The French Quarter in New Orleans has brought us a significant number of classic cocktails. In French, “Vieux Carré” means “Old Square” referring to the French Quarter where this cocktail was first crafted in the 1930’s at the famous Carousel …
Tag: cognac
The Harvard Cocktail
Dating back to 1895 this Ivy League cocktail first appears in George J. Kappeler’s 1895 Modern American Drinks. The original recipe calls for equal parts of Cognac and Sweet Vermouth embellished with a touch of simple syrup, bitters and soda. …
The Porto Flip
This recipe first came to us via Charles Baker’s, “Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask.” It is a rich drink that was originally served as a “Morning After” pick-me-up. In his version there is a float of Chartreuse …
El Morocco
Today we share with you the “El Morocco” a cocktail that surfaced in the 1939 publication of Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask, by Charles Baker. The drink is an interesting blend of Cognac, Port and pineapple juice …
Coconut Cardamom Cooler
There is a heat wave on the way and when it comes to hot weather cocktails, we look for drinks that include something hydrating in their composition. Today we offer you a refreshing combination of Brandy with Coconut Water and …
Spiced Pear Sidecar
Yesterday we found an unopened bottle of Knudsen Pear juice left over from holiday Bellinis. Knudsen’s juices are un-adulterated and have pure, fresh flavors that we have found to be exceptional mixers. In the mood for something strong, but with …
Black Heart Flip
Today we share with you the fusion of booze and beer. This is the creation of David Shenaut from the Raven and Rose in Portland Oregon. It employs a base of Chocolate stout, fortified with spirits and bolstered with the …
Cider Sidecar
Halloween is right around the corner and what cocktail will you be drinking while passing out candy? Fall is cider season and we came across a great recipe that is a variation on the classic Sidecar. It employs the use …
The Sidecar
This drink ranks among the classics, first surfacing in France around 1922 and a favorite at Harry’s Bar in Paris. It is a great take on a simple brandy drink enhanced by Cointreau and lemon. The Sidecar has the ability …
Clever Cocktails: Between The Sheets
Before contemporary cocktails with risqué names like Sex on the Beach, Slippery Nipple and the Screaming Orgasm there was Between the Sheets. Now these contemporary cocktails are fruity-sweet concoctions that can only hold the attentions of the young inexperienced drinkers …
