Mixology Monday has rolled around once again! This time, Monsieur Dagreb of Nihil Utopia is hosting the party, and he's asked us to mix up a round of drinks featuring high-proof spirits -- anything over 50% ABV as defined in his announcement post. [Mar 27: To see what all of us came up with, check... Continue Reading →
Once again, it's time for Mixology Monday! Mr. Mark Holmes, of Cardiff Cocktails, is hosting, and he's looking for a batch of herbal cocktails. Roots, spices, and beans can be used as ingredients as well... [Update: Check out Mark's Roundup for MxMo LXXIII] As far back as we can look, the use of fresh herbs... Continue Reading →
Vegetables? It's too early for vegetables! At least, it's too early for veggies from our garden -- we'll be waiting two months, at least, for fresh, homegrown tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Rowen, of the Fogged In Lounge, however, has asked us drink bloggers to mix up vegetable-inclusive cocktails for the latest Mixology Monday. [Update, 24... Continue Reading →
A little while ago, I picked up a copy of Food & Wine: Cocktails 2012 (at a local Kroger, of all places): contained within it was a drink called "Tea At Three," which infused gin with black tea and then combined it with sherry, lavender, and an assortment of berries (see p.148, if you have a copy). Reading... Continue Reading →
Ah yes, A Christmas Story: a true yuletide classic. Jean Shepherd's composite tale of his childhood Christmas during the Great Depression has always been a family favorite -- I'm sure a lot of people love it -- and I was pleasantly surprised when, upon opening my holiday issue of Imbibe, I discovered a cocktail entitled "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out." Obviously... Continue Reading →
Yes, the time has finally come to make some homemade spirituous infusions! I've been lagging behind in this area quite a bit, though I have a number of recipes and experiments I'd like to try (Amer Boudreau, anybody?). First up in the infusion category, however, will be spiced rum. Why, you may ask? Well, the fifth meeting... Continue Reading →
Tempered Spirits 