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…
Category: Vodka
Meaning “little water” in Russian, vodka usually is distilled from grains or potatoes. It is a neutral spirit with subtle differences.
The Bitch Is Dead — The Vesper
“The bitch is dead” — this is what James Bond icily utters when he learns of the death of Vesper…
Emotional Support Dog — The Charlie
Blessed with a sunny disposition, Charlie always was excited to see me when Ms. Cocktail Den and I visited our…
M Is For Mystery — The Martini
The Martini has been so famous and popular for so long, it should have a history as clear as it…
Massachusetts Marketing — The Cape Cod(der)
Cape Cod is a peninsula in southeastern Massachusetts popular with the moneyed class and tourists. Originally known as the Red…
Nothing To Lose Drinking — the Everything To GAIN
A new corporate client and a new original creation are auspicious signs. Late last year Government Marketing University asked me…
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…
A Unique and Lovely Drink — The Venetian Kiss
Venice is a unique city. Nicknamed “La Serenissima” (“the most serene” in Italian), there are many reasons it is on…
Sultry And Powerful — The Chatham Artillery Punch
Imagine a sultry weekend in Savannah, Georgia, home of great bars such as Alley Cat Lounge and the fascinating American…
A Sexy Cocktail In The City (Or Anywhere) — The Cosmopolitan
Some people think pink drinks are weak. Wrong. This misguided notion happens with cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan. Its history…