O Canada (or O Ontario) — The Toronto
This is a great cocktail for cold weather, although when I discovered it in was early fall in Texas (more…
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Bonjour Y’all — The Bourbon Renaissance
Even though bourbon is a classic American spirit, the origin of its name is French. In Colonial times Bourbon County,…
Mediterranean Citrus — The Italian Sunrise
Like cocktails, travel is one of my other passions. I’ve had the good fortune to be able to travel around…
An Alcoholic String Section — The Cellos
I’m not referring to the musical instrument (although a group of drunken Yo-Yo Ma protégés could make some very interesting…
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lupo Limoncello
Over the years my friends Stephanie and Ilan have sampled (and occasionally endured) my cocktail creations. A couple of years…
How Do You Like Them Apples — An Applejack Sidecar
Although you can find apple flavored liqueur in places outside of the U.S. of A, e.g. Calvados is French, applejack…
My Favorite Bond Girl’s Drink — The Pussycat
Cocktails are by no means my only interest and passion. I am also a big fan of the James Bond…
Liquid Natitude — The National
I am a proud fan of the Washington Nationals baseball team. Having been in the stands in the early days…
El Cielo En El Vaso — The Mexican Sidecar
A Mexican version of a French cocktail? Am I fou? Am I loco? (Those are the words for crazy in…
Side Notes To The Sidecar
The brandy is the key component of the cocktail (see my previous post here). I’m not a brandy connoisseur, so…