Can Grand Marnier do cherry successfully? A review of their new cognac.
The iconic liqueur Grand Marnier has determined to follow their successful holiday release of last season, Quintessence, with another limited release liqueur that is just now hitting the shelves of...
View ArticleCocktails: Getting the recipe right for the perfect drink
An expected garnish to the cocktail renaissance is the great number of cocktail recipes being published in print, online, and on coasters! The up side is that more people are making cocktails at home...
View ArticleSweet rye whiskey cocktail recipe: Algonquin
This great drink shows the versatility of whiskey in cocktails and the spicy appeal of rye. The Algonquin is proof positivethat you don't have to have a dozen ingredients to have a dozen flavors in a...
View ArticleClassic fall cocktail recipes with a twist: Brandy Stinger and Turkey in a...
As the mercury falls, the days get shorter. And we could all use a tasty cocktail to warm our toes and lift our spirits. For the seasonal transition, I chose to update two classic cocktails (in dire...
View ArticleWhisky cocktail recipe: Irish Siesta
This complex yet refreshing cocktail utilizes the deep and mellow flavors of blended Irish Whiskey in an unexpected way by marrying it with flavors from south of the border. I absolutely love the...
View ArticleRefreshing gin cocktail recipe: Sonoma Sweet Tart
Things get interesting when you’re sitting around our Sonoma County kitchen with a friend from Tampa… who is into concocting fantastical cocktails. Like this Hendrick’s gin cocktail recipe… perfect for...
View ArticleTypes of barrels used in whiskey aging production
Among all of the materials used in the creation of whiskey wood is the most important of all contributing anywhere from 50% to 80% of whisky’s aromas and flavors. This ratio of wood’s impact varies...
View ArticleNeat, on the rocks and other whiskey dilemmas
I blame John Wayne for America’s desire to waste good whiskey by slamming it down the gullet from a tiny glass or even straight from the bottle as proof of manliness. How many great cowboy movies or...
View ArticleAnswers to 10 essential scotch whisky questions (part one)
There is no reason to fear Scotch Whisky. Be assured that there is no secret handshake, no Gaelic password, and no initiation rights to be performed (although a kilt doesn’t hurt). Your curiosity for...
View Article3 cocktails you must know: Manhattan, SideCar and Daiquiri
I love simple, classic cocktails. I’ll save you the "more is less" jargon and simply point out that the vast majority of classic cocktails rely upon four or fewer ingredients with a simple garnish....
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