Cilantro is one of those herbs that you either like or hate. The semi soapy, citrus flavor imparted by the leaves of the Cilantro plant offers a unique spiciness prized in Mexican foods. Even though Cinco de Mayo is past …
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Mint Julep No. IV
The Kentucky Derby is only a few weekends away and the Mint Julep is the drink of the day. The Mint Julep has a long cocktail history and the opinions on preparations and variations of the cocktail are endless. Below …
The Daiquiri Cocktail
Prohibition made Cuba the Gem of the Caribbean. You could hop on a plane in Miami and be in Havana before lunch sipping Daiquiri’s. It was in this lost paradise of Cuba that the wonderfully simple and perfectly refreshing Daiquiri …
The Oaxacan Spicy Paloma
Today we share with you a version of the Paloma, Mexico’s real favorite cocktail. Instead of using Tequila we are employing its smoky cousin, Mezcal. It is a drink that you can whip up in batches if you have a …
The Miami Vice
For today’s clever cocktail we share with you one of the bartenders least favorite drinks to make, the Miami Vice. It is actually the fusion of two classic frozen cocktails, layered in a glass. It requires the use of two …
A New Orleans Classic: The Ramos Fizz
Tuesday February 13th is not any ordinary Tuesday, it is Fat Tuesday. It is when New Orleans Mardi Gras reaches a crescendo. It is a time to celebrate with a New Orleans Classic Cocktail from the golden age of cocktails. …
