The first gathering of the Madison Tasters Club was on September 26th with the topic, Cotes du Rhone, North vs. South. The group was asked specific questions about each wine regarding visual, aromatic and palate impressions. Notes have been compiled …
Jasmine Gin Sour
Inspired by a cup of Jasmine Green Tea, we delved into finding an application for Jasmine in a cocktail. Deciding to keep things simple, this creation plays a variation on an old classic. Sometimes you can flavor a cocktail by …
Brandy Milk Punch
Here is an easy one that is so soothing. I remember my mother used to occasionally have Brandy and Milk in the evening before bed. It is a drink that is still offered at Brunches in New Orleans as a …
The Martinique Crusta
Today we share with you the Martinique Crusta, found in The Gentleman’s Companion, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask written by Charles Baker. Baker recounts his introduction to this artful creation while traveling through the West Indies in 1929. …
Ice is Nice!
The quality of a cocktail is the sum of all its parts. One needs top shelf spirits enhanced by quality juices, syrups, herbs, bitters and sundry embellishments. Glassware must be impeccable and styled. All of these things are important to …
Whiskey Peach Smash
Whiskey often takes a back seat in the summer to lighter spirits. While it seems that Vodka, Gin and Rum dominate the summer cocktail recipes, Whiskey can be a great base especially when it is peach season. This is a …
The Daily Tott, Nelson’s Blood & The Pusser’s Painkiller
After Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson was killed at the battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, his body was put in a cask of Pusser’s rum to be preserved for the journey home to England. It is said that the …
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