Mixology Monday XCIV is upon us and this month’s theme is “That’s Not a Martini!” Our host, Nihil Utopia, has hit upon something we really enjoy: messing with gin and fortified wines. We have two offerings for this round, (We had to pare it down from 6 or 8!!). First…
We had a magnificent time at the Cured – Belle Meade Bourbon Paired Dinner this past week in San Antonio. A meal at Cured Charcuterie is always a treat and this 5 course pairing was no exception. Visiting with Andy Nelson of Green Briar Distillery and hearing about the resurrection…
This came out of my recent exploration of the venerable Manhattan. A few weeks ago, we attended a dinner where the chef paired each course with a specific libation. He included an excellent Manhattan with a small batch bourbon and an Italian Vermouth. Inspired by this, I have determinedly pursued…
This month’s Mixology Monday theme is “Perfect Symmetry.” Hosted by Southern Ash, the idea is to find a balance between two related liquors or liqueurs. His examples included sweet and dry vermouth, bourbon and rye, gin and vodka, and tequila with mezcal. I would like to offer two drinks this…
Using vermouth or another fortified wine, along with a base liquor and flavoring liqueur, is a simple way to make a good cocktail. Jamie Boudreau calls this the “Golden Ratio.” It is: 1 1/2 oz. Base Liquor (gin, vodka, rye, tequila, etc.) 3/4 oz. Fortified Wine (sweet or dry vermouth, Lillet,…
This is my entry into the MixologyMonday LXXXIX, hosted by abarabove. September’s theme is “The Unknown.” The challenge is to venture out and do something new. So I have chosen Kahlua Midnight and pecan infused tequila.
Basically brown liquor and fortified wine. The classic is rye or bourbon with sweet vermouth. However, you can use any sweet vermouth type product, such as pictured. Take a look at these simple variations. The Manhattan Gary’s Redo Classic Manhattan Tequila Manhattan
There are several popular cocktails that are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. Check out these: The Old Fashioned The first cocktail. It is a base liquor, usually rye or bourbon, plus bitters and a sweetener. That’s it. No red candy cherries and no muddling orange peels. …
This drink plays on the faint cucumber note in Hendrick’s and doubles down with the herbal Chartreuse. Allowing the ice cubes to muddle the cucumber in the shaker, produces just the right flavor intensity. Unless, of course, you want your cocktail to taste like a salad!
¾ oz. rye whiskey ¾ oz. brandy ¾ oz. sweet vermouth ¼ oz. Benedictine dash Peychaud’s Bitters dash Angostura Bitters Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain over fresh ice in chilled glass Garnish with thick…