2oz gin, Tanqueray for me 2/3oz Lillet Blanc Dash grapefruit bitters, optional Lemon peel Stir in a pint glass with ice, strain and serve up, with a wide swath of lemon peel, skin the excess pith and express the oils over the rim and surface of the drink. The Lillet, our vermouth stand-in, is more [...]
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A martini for spring
Posted in Cocktails, tagged Gin, lillet, martini, spring, tanqueray on March 30, 2012 | 1 Comment »
[Comin' Thro' The Rye...(Rinata)]
Posted in Cocktails, tagged cocktails, old fashioned, rye whiskey on April 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“The cars zoomed by, brakes screeched all over the place, his parents paid no attention to him, and he kept on walking next to the curb and singing ‘If a body catch a body coming through the rye.’ It made me feel better.” You know what makes me feel better? [hint, it's in the picture [...]
[R.I.P., TTD...(jacksonpollock)]
Posted in Cocktails, tagged gin cocktails, jackson pollack, town talk diner on January 18, 2011 | 7 Comments »
It’s pretty sad to see Town Talk Diner close up shop. Every meal and drink I ever had there was extremely satisfying. It’s especially sad that one of the best cocktail lists in the Cities [for my money, in the top 3 with Bradstreet and The Inn] bites the dust. Here’s hoping that its mixological creations find a way [...]
[wayzata beach iced tea...(summerbooze)]
Posted in Cocktails on June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Fondly named after my hometown, a mixer I consistently enjoy in the summer. Substitute sweeteners depending on your preference. WAYZATA BEACH ICED TEA [to make the tea] Boil 4 cups of water with 3/4 cup sugar, add 2-3 Tablespoons fresh Ginger. Bring to a boil, make sure all the sugar dissolves. When it has, take [...]
[eh Campari, che bevate?]
Posted in Cocktails on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The first week of December 2008 in Venice was cold and rainy. On the morning of the 2nd, small boats rowed through Saint Mark’s Square as the locals stood around in groups, chatting and gesturing at the water with righteous indignation. Our hotel, conveniently located near the base of the Rialto, held a foot of [...]
