“Hanky Panky” according to Cambridge Dictionary: “some unacceptable or dishonest behavior, especially involving sexual activity or money”. Or, to put it differently: it’s something that someone who is not part of the couple would not want to be around when it is occurring. What a dangerous sounding name for a classic drink! This is an […]
Read more "The Hanky Panky"Is gin really made of Christmas trees? Can vodka actually make me fat? Gin and vodka are two of the most recognized clear spirits available. They’re used in countless classic and signature cocktail recipes, and drinkers have generally aligned themselves as either gin people or vodka people. So, it’s time to give an answer to […]
Read more "GIN VS VODKA"It’s National Pink Day! The first signs of spring start to stir, inspiration is in the air. Almost-blooming trees and birds twittering have me thinking pink! Rising temperatures, spring parties are best enjoyed with pretty pink drinks! And when I think pink, I think silly drinks for silly girls’ nights! Ladies, meet the Pink Lady! […]
Read more "The Pink Lady"Ever just have one of those days? Does the entire universe have it in for you? Did your car brake own on the way to work? Did you get into an argument with your boss? And to top it all off, have you just had enough of being surrounded by idiots? Man, do you need […]
Read more "The Bone-Dry Martini"You’ve heard of a G&T, right? If not, stop reading and head to a bar to order one. The gin and tonic is having a moment, it’s swinging again because gin is cool! And it doesn’t get more classic. When served correctly, gin & tonic sounds, looks, smells and tastes irresistible. Just four ingredients (gin, […]
Read more "THE GIN AND TONIC"Do you need to forget something immediately and/or go blind? Then the Aunt Roberta is your answer. The Aunt Roberta tastes really fine despite packing in half a bottle of booze. The Aunt Roberta is less a cocktail than a cry for help. A brain-destroying mixture of absinthe, vodka, gin, and brandy, it will strip […]
Read more "The Aunt Roberta"The last word for the end of the world! Easy to assemble but hard to forget…The Last Word — a pale green, innocent-looking thing that tastes like no other cocktail. A beautiful lime-green liquid, sweet and sharp that can make a gin lover out of almost everyone. And yes, the 4 unique flavors blend together […]
Read more "The Last Word"Here’s a classic that you’ll definitely want to note. If you’re a fan of the Manhattan or the Negroni, who knows, it may even become a new favorite! Me, I’m totally hooked. Delicious and complex, strong and balanced, this cocktail has a warmth to it that I’ve never experienced with gin. It’s rapidly become a […]
Read more "The Martinez"Here’s a gangsta one! Here’s some “Good Stuff” for the cocktail veteran, but also for the newcomer to the game, a great drink to get you into gin. And what I do know is that it’s a damn good cocktail coming from a time when cocktails weren’t exactly top-notch. 1920’s Chicago: the training ground for […]
Read more "THE SOUTHSIDE"If nothing else, this one with the embarrassing name is an attention-getter! Nowadays, if you’re an adult male who feels the need for a little help in the arena of “male enhancement”, you reach for one of the blue pills. In the 1920’s, if you needed a little va va voom in the bedroom, you […]
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