Sunday Cocktail

Are you experienced with the Purple Haze?

Published by admin on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 9:00am

    Over half a century ago a young James Marshall Hendrix and his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, released their debut album “Are You Experienced.” The album was an instant critical and commercial success thanks in large part to the opening track of the album, “Purple Haze.” Most bartending schools teach some form of a Purple Haze cocktail. This week we will serve up two of the most popular versions.

Espresso Martini makes the top 10 cocktails list

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 9:00am

    We have passed the mid-point in 2018 and Drinks International has published their annual list of the 30 best-selling cocktails in the world. No surprise at the top of the list as the Old Fashioned is the best-selling cocktail in the world for the fourth year in a row.
    The top 10 cocktails on this list rarely change, but there is a new entrant into the top 10 on the 2018 list, the Espresso Martini.
    It was odd to see a coffee cocktail among the ranks of The Manhattan, Negroni, Margarita and the Daiquiri.

Sip a Cantarito from the big clay pot

Published by admin on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 9:00am

    Jalisco is the heart of tequila country and the folks in the area know a thing or two about producing the absolute finest agave spirits in the world.
    While tequila aficionados prefer to shoot or sip the spirit neat, there is plenty of room for tequila cocktails in Mexico's tequila corridor. I am certain that plenty of good Margaritas and Palomas are found in these parts, but if you want an authentic taste of Jalisco you will have to sip a Cantarito from the big clay pot.

Make a proper classic Manhattan

Published by admin on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 9:00am

    Ask any die-hard fan of the Manhattan how they take the classic cocktail and they could more than likely describe in detail how they prefer theirs to be made.
    The preference of whiskey, the ratio of whiskey to vermouth, and the type of vermouth are among the variables that make the Manhattan one of the most customizable classics.
    Do you have a preference? Have you had a proper introduction to the classic Manhattan?
    This week we will make the iconic whiskey cocktail and review some of the finer points that separate a Manhattan from a good Manhattan.

Long-forgotten bourbon cocktails

Published by admin on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 9:00am

    Bourbon is having a bit of a moment right now thanks to the perfect storm that is the classic cocktail revival and a newfound mainstream acceptance of drinking straight bourbon.
    In fact, bourbon is currently so trendy that Jim Beam has hired Mila Kunis to be the new face of the brand, a position previously held by “outlaws” such as Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
    Not to be outdone, Wild Turkey has hired Matthew McConaughey to pitch their bourbon to a rapidly changing customer base.  

Serve Caribbean Rum Punch this summer

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 9:00am

Hosting friends and neighbors for drinks on the porch or by the pool is what makes summer special. Take full advantage of the opportunity to congregate outdoors. That first cold snap will be here all too soon.
There is nothing wrong with an ice chest full of your favorite beer, or an open bottle of wine to serve to guests. If you wish to go beyond beer and wine, you have to decide if you are going to work your home bar during the gathering or provide a self-serve option for your guests.

The Mojito done right

Published by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 9:00am

    You may have had a Mojito, but have you ever had a good Mojito?
    The Mojito is a drink that is often made but rarely made well. Most hotel and resort bars use a mojito mix and far too many neighborhood bars simply throw something that resembles a Mojito in a glass before drowning it in club soda.
    If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. That's exactly what we are going to do this week, and it's going to be great.

A floral cocktail fit for royality

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 9:00am

    Floral flavors are perhaps the biggest food trend of 2018, thanks to Meghan Markle and the royal wedding planners.
    Meghan and Prince Harry opted for a lemon elderflower wedding cake from renowned pastry chef Claire Ptak and several floral cocktails were on the menu for those fortunate enough to attend the royal cocktail parties.
    Foodies are not the only ones taking notice of the trends in floral flavors. The cocktail community has responded with a new wave of delicious floral cocktails, none of which require royal blood to enjoy.

The Skinny Margarita - just as refreshing with a lot less calories

Published by admin on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:00am

 

Margaritas taste great. Sure, a good tequila will go a long way toward making your giant restaurant Margarita delicious. Outside of the tequila, the other ingredients in your restaurant Margarita are likely loaded with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and a host of other artificial flavoring.

Venture beyond the Gin and Tonic

Published by admin on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:00am

 

To a true lover of gin, there is no gin season. Die-hard fans of gin drink their Gin and Tonic on the coldest of winter days and the hottest of summer days alike without thinking twice.