I enjoy a margarita every once in a while. However, I have certain preferences for this drink. Actually, I have preferences for all drinks. I am not a fan of the high syrup/sweetness and minimal alcohol content of the drinks served at many chain restaurant. Not that I am seeking potent drinks, but I prefer not having a glass of corn syrup with a hint of flavoring.
Having been inspired by some of the bartenders at local restaurants we enjoy, I have come to realize that much like cooking, ingredients are an important part of a good drink. So, when my... Archive for February, 2009
Put the Lime & the Coconut in the Margarita
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
I enjoy a margarita every once in a while. However, I have certain preferences for this drink. Actually, I have preferences for all drinks. I am not a fan of the high syrup/sweetness and minimal alcohol content of the drinks served at many chain restaurant. Not that I am seeking potent drinks, but I prefer not having a glass of corn syrup with a hint of flavoring.
Having been inspired by some of the bartenders at local restaurants we enjoy, I have come to realize that much like cooking, ingredients are an important part of a good drink. So, when my... Beer Review: Brooklyn Brewery, Black Chocolate Stout
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Bottle/Tap: Bottle
In keeping a theme of dark beers, let me tell you about Super Bowl Sunday. I’m not going to lie: I don’t care much for football. I’d rather win tickets and backstage passes to see Beck play a show anywhere in the world, than attend the Super Bowl. To pass the time, I thought drinking a 10% stout would...
Fuzzy French Kiss
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Anyone that knows me understands that I have no love lost on the French. But that doesn't mean they don't contribute mightily to the libations that I often consume. Be it a great French Bordeaux or a wonderful cognac, the French are crafters of fine consumables.
It is cognac that inspired my latest concoction, the Fuzzy French Kiss.
Fuzzy French Kiss
- 1 part cognac (I used a VSOP Hennessey since it was being mixed)
- 1 part almond liqueur
- 2 parts seltzer
- ice





