Hypnotic Russian Drinking — The Bitter Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin was a self-anointed prophet during the the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Nicknamed the “Mad Monk” even though…
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Stealing A Stylish Drink — The Larceny And Old Lace
Not to be confused with the dark comedy movie Arsenic and Old Lace starring Cary Grant, the Larceny and Old…
Planting A Good Drink — The Drop Seed
Crops and flowers bloom when it’s warm, but with the seeds timing is important. The Drop Seed cocktail blooms in…
A Cocktail “Cure” For COVID-19 — The Flattening Curve
The COVID-19 causing coronavirus affects all of us. When there’s a dangerous pandemic, it’s natural to want a cocktail or…
A Unique and Lovely Drink — The Venetian Kiss
Venice is a unique city. Nicknamed “La Serenissima” (“the most serene” in Italian), there are many reasons it is on…
Colorful French Monks — Chartreuse
Char what? Chartreuse is an indispensable ingredient in famous drinks such as the Last Word, or lesser known but equally…
A Tempting Drink — The Almost Red Lips Rye
Red lips can signify temptation, power, or seduction. Scott Harris, a founder of Catoctin Creek distillery in my home state…
Lively, Strong, And Pink — The Scandinavian Suntan
After spending a few days in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, I got a pleasant surprise — a suntan. Ok, I…
Bloody Refreshing — The Sanguinella
Sanguine is an odd word in the English language. Even though it derives from the Latin word for “blood,” it…
A Sesame Street Cocktail — The Negroni
The Negroni is a quintessential classic cocktail. What does it have to do with Sesame Street, the popular long running…