Hypnotic Russian Drinking — The Bitter Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin was a self-anointed prophet during the the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Nicknamed the “Mad Monk” even though…
Dawn Of A New Day — The Alba Dorata
Sunrise speaks to a new day, a new beginning, a new opportunity. Translating as “golden sunrise” in Italian, the Alba…
Tweety’s Cousin — The Bluebird
I tawt I taw a deewishus dwink! I grew up with Warner Brothers cartoons such as Tweety Bird’s adventures with…
Who Am I Intoxication — The 24601
Who is 24601? It is the prisoner number of Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Les Misérables. Originally penned by the…
An Alluring Drink — The Gintriguing
“Intrigue” is a great and versatile word in the English language. Gin is a great and versatile spirit. What happens…
Stealing A Stylish Drink — The Larceny And Old Lace
Not to be confused with the dark comedy movie Arsenic and Old Lace starring Cary Grant, the Larceny and Old…
Planting A Good Drink — The Drop Seed
Crops and flowers bloom when it’s warm, but with the seeds timing is important. The Drop Seed cocktail blooms in…
In The Cocktail Tonight — The Phil Collins
Phil Collins had an impressive number of top 40 hits during and after his career as the drummer then lead…
A Drink For Rogues And Scoundrels — The Suffering Bastard
These days the Suffering Bastard is known as a tiki drink like the Mai Tai, but its roots date back…
A Cocktail “Cure” For COVID-19 — The Flattening Curve
The COVID-19 causing coronavirus affects all of us. When there’s a dangerous pandemic, it’s natural to want a cocktail or…