Tales of La Isla Del Encanto, Part Two
Puerto Rico. Nicknamed “La Isla del Encanto” (“the island of enchantment” in Spanish), this American island is home to generous…
Category: Music (page 3)
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 Shamrock Drink — The Luck Of The Irish
The expression “luck of the Irish” didn’t originate in Ireland, but in the United States. Its origin is based on…
Konichiwa Cocktail — The Japanese Maple
Konichiwa is the Japanese word for “hello.” You can’t get maple syrup in Japan, but you can use Japanese whiskey…
Not What You Think Drink — The Diamondback
Does the word “diamondback” conjure visions of the deadly snake? Do you channel your inner Indiana Jones (“I hate snakes”)…
Frank and Jack — A Relationship Of American Icons
Frank as in the late Frank Sinatra, the Chairman of the Board, an iconic American singer. Jack as in Jack…
Come Fly With Me — The Aviation
“Come Fly With Me” is one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs. The Aviation cocktail took flight (pun intended) around…
Sexy And Sophisticated — The Les Bon Temps Roulé
“Laissez les bon temps roulé” is French for “let the good times roll,” and it’s an unofficial slogan of the…
Intercontinental Smoke — The East-West Magic
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Or in the case of the East-West Magic, where there’s a bit of smoke, there’s…
DJ Cocktail — Mixing Beats And Drinks
Who knew being a DJ is like being a bartender? I never thought about it until Ms. Cocktail Den and…