Modern Day Rumrunning
Cuban rum is liquid forbidden fruit in the U.S. It was the base of a daiquiri I had in Panama,…
Shaken Not Stirred — The James Bond Martini
Martini, Vodka Martini. This is 007’s cocktail. Of course, martinis predated the literary and cinematic franchise that Ian Fleming spawned. …
A Hacker’s Cocktail? — The Black Hat
Hackers generally divide themselves into two camps — white hats (those who use their skills for good) and black hats…
Calorie Counting Cocktails
When you think of numbers for your favorite spirits, what comes to mind? Price? Age? Proof? Now you can add…
French Quarter In A Glass — The Vieux Carre
New Orleans is a great and unique American city, and the French Quarter is the most popular part of it. …
Boston Strong — The Ward 8
Even though Boston is a great city with a rich history, it is not known as a cocktail town. That…
Glorious Grenadine
Ever wonder where grenadine syrup really comes from? Pomegranates. Who knew? I didn’t until I started doing some research. Making…
Inside The Oyster — The Passion Pearl
If you want more passion in your cocktail life (who doesn’t?), this clear liquor based drink is for you. Adapted…
Knives And Heels — The Stiletto
A stiletto can be classy, deadly, or both depending on context. Like the blade on the namesake knife or the…
A Princely Cocktail — The Raspberry Beret
Elmer Fudd says: “This a gwate dwink if you wike waazbehweez or yowah going to kill da wabbit!” It’s also…