Not North But — The Southside
Like drinks such as the Margarita and the Jack Rose, the origin story of the Southside is hazy. In the…
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A Monk From New Orleans — The Carthusian Sazerac
The people of New Orleans are known for their joyous, free spirited lifestyle. Monks are not. That includes the monks…
Ask Not What Your Cocktail Can Do — The Fitzgerald
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” This memorable call…
Romantically Blissful Drinking — The Honeymoon
The word “honeymoon” evokes thoughts of happiness and new beginnings. It can refer specifically to a honeymoon after a wedding…
Dawn Of A New Day — The Alba Dorata
Sunrise speaks to a new day, a new beginning, a new opportunity. Translating as “golden sunrise” in Italian, the Alba…
In The Cocktail Tonight — The Phil Collins
Phil Collins had an impressive number of top 40 hits during and after his career as the drummer then lead…
Absinthe Beauty in New Orleans — Belle Époque
Absinthe has a certain mystique. Many have heard of it, few have had it. The anise (licorice) flavored spirit became…
A Drink For Two Presidents — The Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt and his distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt are the two of the more famous Presidents in American history. …
New And Old School Drinking In Venice — Time, Il Mercante, and Harry’s
When Ms. Cocktail Den and I went to Venice we wandered the streets, ate a lot of great food, got…
What’s Old Is New Again — Old Tom Gin
Gin has been around for centuries. Chances are you’re familiar with the London Dry style simply because it’s everywhere. The…