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…
High Proof Boost — The 43 Up
Chocolate, coffee, and whiskey. Most people like at least two of these things. The 43 Up puts all of these…
A Puerto Rican Beauty — The Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is the premier cocktail of Puerto Rico. It evokes fond memories of a trip Ms. Cocktail Den…
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 Sexy Cocktail In The City (Or Anywhere) — The Cosmopolitan
Some people think pink drinks are weak. Wrong. This misguided notion happens with cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan. Its history…
Tales of La Isla Del Encanto, Part One
“La Isla del Encanto” (Spanish for “the island of enchantment”) is a nickname for Puerto Rico. Earlier this year Ms.…
A Cocktail Offer You Can’t Refuse — The Godfather
The Godfather is a cinematic masterpiece and my favorite movie. Based on a popular novel, the movie has so many…
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…
A Jewel Of A Drink — The Bijou
Bijou is the French word for jewel, and this drink is the equivalent of a precious gem in the cocktail…