The word Bijou in French means “jewels” which was the inspiration for the Bijou Cocktail created by Harry Johnson in the 1890’s. Having three main ingredients; Gin represents diamond, Sweet Vermouth ruby and Green Chartreuse emerald. It could be considered …
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Saratoga Cocktail
Today we take you back in time to Saratoga Springs New York circa 1887. It was a time when the town was a tourist haven with hot springs, gambling and nightlife. The Saratoga Cocktail was first penned by Professor Jerry …
The Bamboo Cocktail
After a long holiday season of food and drink today we offer you a cocktail that is lighter in nature, lower in alcohol and perfect for when you want a drink but need to keep your wits about you. The …
The Southern Slope
Today’s clever cocktail comes to us from The Clover Club in New York City. It is a tasty spin on the Manhattan with the addition of Apricot liqueur. It is a strong drink tempered with a bit of fruitiness from …
Goldfinch
Every once and a while we are looking for a light, low-alcohol cocktail to enjoy when the demands of the day (or more likely the next day) require some sort of clarity. Recipes crafted with a base of fermented beverages …
Vieux Carré
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 …
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. …
Evening in Kingston
We came across this recipe created by Rob Wiley in Bon Appetite magazine. It is a tall twist on the Negroni, and loosely related to a Champagne cocktail. The base for the drink is mixed up as a batch recipe …
Fall Bourbon Shandy
As we ease our way into Autumn our thoughts turn to drinking dark spirits laced with fall spices. While we still can feel the sun at our backs, the evening chill wants for something a bit savory whilst we still …
Zubrowka Martini
"It smells of freshly mown hay and spring flowers, of thyme and lavender, and it's soft on the palate and so comfortable, it's like listening to music by moonlight." - “Isabel” in Somerset Maugham's novel The Razor's Edge. We could …
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