Pirate Queen — The Grace O’Malley
Imagine a pirate. Most people picture a man. Grace O’Malley was a notable exception. Known as the “Pirate Queen,” in…
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Spanish Liquid Courage — The Carajillo
Coffee and liquor is a winning combination. Derived from the Spanish word “coraje” (courage), the Carajillo is popular in Spain…
A Loaded European — The Monte Carlo
When I use the word “loaded” here it’s a non-sexual double entendre. Monte Carlo, part of the city-state of Monaco,…
The Bitch Is Dead — The Vesper
“The bitch is dead” — this is what James Bond icily utters when he learns of the death of Vesper…
Emotional Support Dog — The Charlie
Blessed with a sunny disposition, Charlie always was excited to see me when Ms. Cocktail Den and I visited our…
Cocktailiteration — The Daiquiri 43
Alliteration happens when you emphasize the same sound or letter in consecutive words. Typically alliteration involves the beginning of words.…
A Dantean Cocktail — The Purgatory
In some theologies, purgatory is the state after death before some souls ascend to Heaven. It’s also the title of…
Cocktail Revival — The Renaissance
Leaving a lasting impact in fields such as art, science, and literature, the Renaissance was an important era in Western…
Individual and Internal — The Rhythm and Soul
Everyone has a soul. Some of us have rhythm, some don’t (my sense of rhythm is questionable). Describing it as…
M Is For Mystery — The Martini
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