This post is a bit late, as the Kentucky Derby was run this past Saturday, but never mind that now... the Derby marks a great start to mint season, and as such gives us a great excuse to talk about a drink that can help satisfy you (and your guests) all summer long.
The mint julep is just about the simplest recipe around that combines mint and liquor... there is, in fact, just one extra ingredient (sugar) added, but the effect is transformative. This drink is also a chance for you to show off your muddling skills (though the mint
Posts Tagged ‘cocktail’
Manhattan
by Dennis Mayer on May 4th, 2012 | Cocktails, Liquor, Mixed Drinks
The Manhattan -- one of the most basic whisky cocktails we have -- sits at the core of the craft cocktail movement. While it's not the most impressive or complex drink we have, the basic appreciation people now have for the Manhattan shows that bar customers' tastes have changed for the better in the past few years.
Here's a quick history of liquor in America that should help to explain a lot about the drinks that were popular 10-20 years ago, and the drinks that are popular now:
Here's a quick history of liquor in America that should help to explain a lot about the drinks that were popular 10-20 years ago, and the drinks that are popular now:
- When the country was founded, brandy, rum, and whisky were the most popular
Ketel One Citroen is a Springtime Gem
by Jason Lightner on May 2nd, 2012 | Liquor
Spring time is almost in full swing, and you know what that means? That's right – cute little cocktails made with tropical fruit, served in intricately-shaped glasses, and adorned with little paper umbrellas.
Jay kay. El oh el.
If one is looking for a nice summertime drink, one needs look no further than a bottle of Ketel One Citroen and some tonic water. Having written about Ketel One's neutral spirit in the past, I felt that it appropriate to share my thoughts on an oft-used, but under-appreciated flavor of the finely crafted vodka from the Netherlands.
Folks will typically use
Jay kay. El oh el.
If one is looking for a nice summertime drink, one needs look no further than a bottle of Ketel One Citroen and some tonic water. Having written about Ketel One's neutral spirit in the past, I felt that it appropriate to share my thoughts on an oft-used, but under-appreciated flavor of the finely crafted vodka from the Netherlands.
Folks will typically use
Brandy Champerelle
by Dennis Mayer on April 27th, 2012 | Budget-Friendly Wine Review, Liquor, Mixed Drinks
I'm always suspicious of trends, and one of the biggest trends in mixology these days is to turn back to the past and resurrect old recipes and ingredients. This isn't the worst trend to follow, but it can be a mixed bag. I've written before about how I think brandy is due for a huge resurgence as a primary cocktail ingredient, and while I'm not sure you ever need more than one bottle of bitters on your bar, I love that there are an expanding number of options to choose from. On a less exciting note, there's maraschino liqueur,
Can I Keep Sparkling Wine from Going Flat?
by Dennis Mayer on April 26th, 2012 | Ask the Bartender
Is there a way to keep an open bottle of sparkling wine from losing its carbonation? I enjoy cocktails that have a float of sparkling wine but am left with a bottle that is more than half full when I make cocktails for just my husband and me. Currently, I only make these drinks when we entertain a larger group, as I am more likely to use the entire bottle.
This is a problem that's beguiled bartenders ever since people started mixing cocktails, and while there have been attempts at solutions, none of them are perfect. You can buy any
This is a problem that's beguiled bartenders ever since people started mixing cocktails, and while there have been attempts at solutions, none of them are perfect. You can buy any
