A Cuban Classic — the Mojito
When talking about the history of the Mojito, the only thing people agree on is that it came out of…
Category: Travel
Cocktails always come from somewhere, or they make you think of somewhere you’ve been. These cocktails are inspired by our travel.
Stompin’ in Savannah — The Savoy Society
Recorded for the first time in 1934, numerous artists have covered the song “Stompin’ at the Savoy” over the years…
Get Carded Here — The Brandy Library
You may get carded at a bar, and you need a card to check things out of a library. Combine…
Aloha NYC — The Hawaiian Room
Operating from 1937 to 1966, the Hawaiian Room was a popular venue featuring Hawaiian entertainment alongside Hawaiian and Polynesian food.…
Nordic Beauty — The Amber Aquatini
With its yellow and orange hues, amber can be a stunning gemstone. Ms. Cocktail Den and I saw a lot…
Flying Old School — The Pan Am Clipper
Pan American World Airways was one of the major players in commercial aviation, and its Clipper flying boats were known…
Straight Outta Brooklyn — The Greenpoint
Greenpoint is a neighborhood in Brooklyn. In 2006 Michael McIlroy created the Greenpoint, a variation on the Brooklyn. I wasn’t…
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…
Sazerac Cocktail Week
Can you devote a week to the Sazerac, a liquid national treasure from New Orleans? Of course (and you can…
Classic New Orleans — The Sazerac
Real New Orleans drinkers love a Sazerac, the city’s official cocktail and Ms. Cocktail Den’s favorite drink. Although the Sazerac’s…