Here in the U.S. we now have access to a growing number of European spirits and liqueurs that, until now, were rarely seen on these shores: Carpano Antica and Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Zucca, Bonal Gentiane-Quina, Cocchi Americano, and Suze, to name a few of them. Then there are the numerous Italian amari and Fernets... Continue Reading →
Every now and then you come across a drink that is, well, interesting, but maybe isn't quite there, doesn't quite add up to what you expected, or doesn't match your taste. This one is a candidate for all three: The Interesting Cocktail 2 ounces Silver Tequila (Regan recommends Partida, Milagro, Don Julio, or El Tesoro)... Continue Reading →
My cocktail curiosity was first aroused, I think, back in the Spring of 2007; more exactly, my 21st birthday. "Of course!" you might be thinking, "He went out and got bombed on shots of Jägermeister, Jack Daniels and cheap beer!" Well, no binge-drinking, beer-pong party pour moi. Instead, I headed past Tech Square and over to... Continue Reading →
Tempered Spirits 