Posts Tagged ‘sugar’
Sazerac
by Dennis Mayer on August 26th, 2011 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
Most people who would know agree that the Old-Fashioned was one of the first (if not the first) cocktail ever regularly prepared and served. It was a simpler drink then, not weighed down by the cherry or orange that have become de riguer in the modern version. Then, the drink was strictly whiskey (or brandy), bitters, sugar, and, if you were in the mood, just enough soda water to make the thing lively. (You can watch Jon Hamm make an Old-Fashioned on Mad Men here - he acts like he knows what he's doing.) I've even read theories that suggest
Tom Collins – The Old-Fashioned Way
by Dennis Mayer on May 18th, 2011 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks, Sparkling
One of the only moments that's stuck with me from The Great Gatsby was a morning-after scene, in which the characters watch the house staff cart away giant mounds of squeezed-up fruit that had been used the night before. Fitzgerald wanted the fruit to symbolize how much the rich wasted, but I was always confused. What the hell were they doing with all that fruit?
Now it makes perfect sense to me. Bartenders back then didn't have all the mixers we work with now. They didn't have cola, for the most part, and they certainly didn't have sour mix
Now it makes perfect sense to me. Bartenders back then didn't have all the mixers we work with now. They didn't have cola, for the most part, and they certainly didn't have sour mix
Mango Cocktail
by Michele on March 11th, 2009 | Cocktails, Sparkling
Every Monday night, my husband and I enjoy a quiet dinner for two, even though we have four children. As he has a late meeting and Monday is my busy day at the office, we dine around 8:30 or 9:00. While it means waiting to eat, it is well worth it for candlelight and conversation for two.
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
Put the Lime & the Coconut in the Margarita
by Michele on February 11th, 2009 | Cocktails, Margaritas
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
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
Nectarine Bellini
by Michele on July 10th, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
A perfect day for two. That is how this past Saturday could best be described. Perfect in a real world sort of way. There was no vacation to some tropical island, but there was time for work and play, which is about as good as it gets. So, we spent the beginning of our day working on business, then moved onto a house project. We followed the work with fun: a trip to Whole Foods, shopping for clothing and new perfume, trying new recipes for dinner and drinks, and watching a movie to end our
