Bartenders hate mojitos. If you doubt me, order one the next time you go out, and watch carefully for the reaction. You'll get an eye roll, a cringe, a sigh... and if the bar's busy enough, she might just refuse to make it.
Mixing mojitos can be an annoying, time-consuming process, whether you're a professional bartender working a busy shift or a barbecue host mixing drinks for guests. The official recipe - which requires attacking mint leaves, sugar, and water with a muddler for at least 5-10 seconds before adding the liquor - takes time, and the mint leaves and sugar
Posts Tagged ‘simple syrup’
Apple Picker Martini
by Jared on September 24th, 2010 | Cocktails, Crafty Bartender
Hi, everyone. We are blessed to be New Englanders this time of year. It's fall, and the beauty of our beautiful state in its full, majestic glory.
A few years, I attempted to create a cocktail that was reflective of our state, and the town of Hollis where I grew up. With much deliberation, usually after hours breaking down the bar after all the customers had left (and after a glass or two of chewy, smoky, cherry tinged Zinfandel), I would begin my creative work behind the bar. Indeed, it was after a 10 hour shift of hard, creative work, but
A few years, I attempted to create a cocktail that was reflective of our state, and the town of Hollis where I grew up. With much deliberation, usually after hours breaking down the bar after all the customers had left (and after a glass or two of chewy, smoky, cherry tinged Zinfandel), I would begin my creative work behind the bar. Indeed, it was after a 10 hour shift of hard, creative work, but
Subtle & Bubbly Pear
by Michele on March 3rd, 2010 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks, Sparkling
As my daughter pointed out to me today, I've had a bit of a pear fetish lately. I've made pear vinaigrette and wine poached pears and have included slices in my wraps. So, continuing on this same thread, I decided to create a pear cocktail. Instead of using a pear liqueur for flavoring, I thought I'd try my hand at making a pear-flavored simple syrup.
Having made simple syrups before, I knew that part of the recipe would be easy. I decided that if I just added some peeled and diced pear and allowed it to simmer it would
Having made simple syrups before, I knew that part of the recipe would be easy. I decided that if I just added some peeled and diced pear and allowed it to simmer it would
Martini with a Hint of Fall
by Michele on November 5th, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
I am a seasonal sort of diner. I like salads and fresh fruits with my meals during warm weather. As the weather turns chilly, I discard salads in favor of soups, stews, and other warm dishes. I also vary the ingredients that I use by season.
As fall is in full swing, I have been in a cranberry frame of mind when it comes to meals and drinks. Last week I enjoyed a delicious turkey sandwich that included cranberry sauce. I also have been incorporating cranberry juice into my drinks.
Although, I do like the classic combination of cranberry juice and
As fall is in full swing, I have been in a cranberry frame of mind when it comes to meals and drinks. Last week I enjoyed a delicious turkey sandwich that included cranberry sauce. I also have been incorporating cranberry juice into my drinks.
Although, I do like the classic combination of cranberry juice and
Creole Collins
by TK on August 7th, 2008 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
Everyone knows Emeril Lagasse for his food. And on a recent trip to New Orleans, my wife and I went to his restaurant for dinner (Read the review at our sister publication Tasty Thoughts). While waiting at the bar for our table, I ordered a signature drink from their beverage menu, a Creole Collins.
Ingredients:
- 1 Part fresh lime juice
- 1 Part Cognac
- 1 Part spiced rum
- Splash of simple syrup
Combine all the ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice and shake well. Serve over ice in a highball glass
