FDR and Scotch — The Fireside Chat
President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the U.S. during most of the Great Depression and World War II. Using the relatively…
A Drink For Goin’ Anywhere — The Midnight Train
The word “Midnight” or the phrase “Midnight Train” appears in a lot of great songs — “Midnight Rider” by the…
Classically Sharp — The Whiskey Sour
Old school done right can be a wonderful thing. I’m not referring to the funny movie Old School (as fraternity…
What’s In Your Bourbon?
It’s all about the mash bill. This isn’t the name of a rock band (although it could be). The mash…
A Cure For Cancer — The Cancer Killer #1
Cancer sucks. Fortunately people can and do beat it. My friend Stephanie is one of those people. Last year she…
For Kings (County) and Dem Bums — The Brooklyn
This borough of New York City lives in the shadow of Manhattan, both in the world of cocktails and in…
South American Santa — The Peruvian Christmas
‘Tis the season for cocktails! Ok, as far as I’m concerned it’s always the season for cocktails. This Christmas dare…
O Captain! My Captain! — The El Capitan
If you’ve seen the film Dead Poets Society (and if you haven’t, you really should) you will remember this magnificent…
Repeal Day
Repeal Day is important to so many Americans who know nothing about it. On December 5, 1933 the state of…
Hail to the Cocktail Chief — The El Presidente
Regardless of who holds the office of the President, there’s never a bad time to have this liquid tribute to…