Continuing the series of spirit reviews prompted by my fellow drink enthusiast Lincoln, we next turn our attention to agave -- specifically, two renditions of the enjoyably subtle Viva XXXII tequila... Viva XXXII Joven Origin: Distilled in Tequila, Mexico ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Makeup: Distilled from 100% Blue Agave; joven is a blend of un-aged Blanco... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, I traveled to Paris. Little did I know that the cocktail scene was booming over there: it has the all the skill and dedication to the craft that you'd find in New York or London, but a sense of community and collaboration that is more reminiscent of Southern culinary capitals like... Continue Reading →
I don't often forward stories or articles from outside sources, but this is a special occasion. David Wondrich, cocktail historian and author, will be at H&F Bottle Shop in Atlanta this week...woo-hoo! The main event is a book signing, but I'm sure there'll be plenty of cocktail-related talk. If you're in the area, swing by the shop on... Continue Reading →
*Yawwwwnnn* It's 9 am on a lazy Sunday morning...time for a drink! At least, that's what Cocktail Enthusiast's Kevin Gray would like us to say this weekend, since Mixology Monday is just around the corner, and the theme is "Morning Drinks." Provided that you're wide awake, be sure to check the MxMo website, and stay... Continue Reading →
Not too long ago, Jason Wilson wrote an article about a curious liqueur named ROOT (I'd prefer that it was simply "Root," but Art in the Age seems rather fond of the all-caps title). I was very intrigued, but not by the fact that he described as an American amaro based on the predecessor of... Continue Reading →
While recovering from the Wisconsin trip, I have neglected the blog for about a week. What that means, of course, is that we're behind on our cocktail cataloging! Wednesday night's dinner? Shrimp scampi. The pre-dinner cocktail solution? Something semi-tropical, certainly with lime, but something different. Oh, and if it could use my new batch of... Continue Reading →
Ah, my first (official) Mixology Monday! For those of you not in the know, take a look at the MxMo site. The host this time 'round is Frederic over at Cocktail Virgin Slut, so head to his site and the announcement post for all the necessary info. Be sure to check out the roundup (like... Continue Reading →
Tempered Spirits 