With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner we thought it best to offer up a cocktail with a base of Irish Whiskey. After exhaustive internet cocktail surfing and more than a few trials that went south, we landed on …
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Rosemary Gin Rickey
The “Rickey” is a gin drink invented at Shoomaker’s in Washington D.C. in the late 19th century and was named after lobbyist Colonel “Joe” Rickey. It is a mix of gin, lime juice, sugar and club soda. Today we share …
Sweet Cardamom Laced Coffee with Brandy
Here is one to warm your soul. We came across a recipe the other day for Coffee flavored with Cardamom. Turkish Coffee is sometimes brewed with Cardamom Pods infusing the aromatic characters of the spices directly into the coffee. We …
The Portly Man in a Red Coat Cocktail
Today we share with you a creation for the holidays. It starts with a bit of cooking time in the kitchen to create a Spiced Port Syrup. This syrup is used as a replacement for Sweet Vermouth in a traditional …
The Jack Rose Cocktail
The Jack Rose Cocktail This classic is made with a base of the famous Laird’s Apple Jack. William Laird built the Colt’s Neck Inn, in Monmouth New Jersey in 1717. His son Robert supplied “Cyder Spirits” to George Washington’s troops …
The Winter Aperol Spritz
Here is a seasonal twist on a summer favorite. Introduced in 1919, Aperol is an Italian Aperitif made from Rhubarb and bittering agents. It is a mildly sweet, subtly bitter liqueur that has been enjoyed over the years in many …
The Three Essential Mixers
Like a good Chef has to have knowledge of the “Mother Sauces” a good bartender needs to know how to make the Three Essential Mixers that every well stocked bar should have. Like well-made culinary sauces these Mixers need to be made …
