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,…
Category: James Bond
The world’s most famous fictitious British secret agent. Bon. James Bond. 007. Licensed to kill. Connoisseur of cocktails.
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…
M Is For Mystery — The Martini
The Martini has been so famous and popular for so long, it should have a history as clear as it…
M Is For Mixing — The Martinez
Do you think M is for Manhattan or Martini? Bridging these iconic cocktails, the Martinez is a delicious and largely…
A Well Dressed Drink — The Tuxedo
A tuxedo exudes sophistication. Whether your tastes run to ZZ Top (who sang about a sharp dressed man), James Bond…
A Strong Asian Bond Girl — The Jade Vesper
James Bond’s adventures take him around the world. In Skyfall he travels to China, and in Tomorrow Never Dies he…
Polite And Powerful — The Danish Road Rage
Denmark has aggressive drivers? Not really. During our time wandering around Copenhagen, Ms. Cocktail Den and I learned bicycles are…
Fun, Classy, y Cubano — BlackTail
BlackTail is a vibrant New York City bar that evokes the glamour of 20th century aviation (when passengers frequently dressed…
An Antibiotic Cocktail — The Penicillin
Just as alcohol can provide temporary relief from some conditions, e.g. sobriety (ha!), antibiotic drugs can cure all sorts of…
Unsung Cocktail Heroes — Bitters, Vermouth, and Liqueurs
Reading about unsung cocktail heroes is good, but why read when you can listen? Eric Kozlik, the CEO of Modern…