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…
10 Valentine’s Day Cocktails
A great drink with the one you love is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Even though I think…
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”)…
A Tempting Drink — The Almost Red Lips Rye
Red lips can signify temptation, power, or seduction. Scott Harris, a founder of Catoctin Creek distillery in my home state…
A New All American Drink — The E Pluribus Unum
Latin for “out of many one,” e pluribus unum is the original national motto of the United States of America.…
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…
Rocking the Red Carpet with Cognitio
Once again Cognitio, a great corporate client, asked me to consult and design a cocktail menu for its holiday party.…
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…
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…