B Is For Bravo — The Boulevardier
The Boulevardier was an English language literary magazine in Paris in the 1920s. Erskine Gwynne, the editor, was a loyal…
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Cocktail Friend — The Old Pal
Do you have a friend you’ve known for much of your life? Many people do. If you’re one of them,…
Monet and Mixing — The Water Lily
Claude Monet painted the famous Water Lilies series at his garden in Giverny, France. I’ve never been there (Ms. Cocktail…
A Dantean Cocktail — The Purgatory
In some theologies, purgatory is the state after death before some souls ascend to Heaven. It’s also the title of…
And Cocktail — The Ampersand
Signifying “and,” the ampersand is a common symbol in the English language (& it makes me think of the late…
A Monk From New Orleans — The Carthusian Sazerac
The people of New Orleans are known for their joyous, free spirited lifestyle. Monks are not. That includes the monks…
It’s A Long Cocktail Way — The Tipperary
“It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” was a popular song during World War One. Referring to a town and county…
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…
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 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…