December 5th marks the 85th anniversary of the Twenty-first Amendment, which repealed prohibition. It is a day to lift a glass and celebrate with good strong cocktail. Today we offer you a great whiskey classic from the French Quarter in …
Tag: sweet vermouth
The Bronx Cocktail
We all know the Manhattan Cocktail but how many of you remember the lesser known Borough toddy called the Bronx. The drink dates back to the early 1900’s and claims of its origin range from the Waldorf-Astoria to a number …
The Americano
Today, Amaro’s are all the rage. These bitter sweet liqueurs are proprietary recipes of fruits and herbs steeped in wine or various alcohol bases, each unique and individual as the producers who create them. Amaro’s are made to be sipped …
The Old Man Cocktail
Today’s cocktail is the fusion of two great classics. It all started one evening when we were making an Old Fashioned and accidentally grabbed the sweet vermouth bottle. The result is a drink we call “The Old Man”. The moniker …
The Martinez
In cocktail history there is often confusion as to the origins of various drinks. Put inebriation into documentation and there is surely going to be some foggy spots. Before the Martini, before the Manhattan there was the Martinez. Or was …
