Sunday Cocktail

Gordon’s Cup, a modern classic cocktail

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 9:00am

    New York City was the epicenter of cocktail culture both pre and post prohibition, so it is only fitting that the Big Apple is also the birthplace of the modern cocktail era.
    Manhattan's lower east side is home to Milk and Honey, the first establishment opened by the late Sasha Petraske in 1999. Petraske has been credited with inventing modern cocktail culture and would eventually open 10 bars before his death in 2015.  

The Sidecar might be your new favorite

Published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 9:00am

    Perhaps the most intimidating aisle in any liquor store is the brandy/Cognac aisle. The prices on the bottles range from $7 to $700 or more, and you will find all kinds of VS and VSOP alphabet soup on the labels.
    This week we will decode the mysterious Cognac label and whip up one of the most iconic cognac-based cocktails, The Sidecar.

The most popular tequila cocktail south of the border

Published by admin on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 9:00am

    The Margarita holds the distinction of being the most popular tequila cocktail north of the border. South of the border, however, that distinction belongs to the Paloma.
    The Paloma may never threaten to dethrone the Margarita in a popularity contest, but in a taste test this grapefruit wonder will hold up quite well. The Paloma is typically the “other” tequila cocktail on the menu, but one that you absolutely must try if you are a fan of tequila.

Discover Campari, a red bitter liqueur

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 9:00am

    If you have ever perused the labels on the bottles behind your local bar, you have likely seen a bottle of Campari.
    Campari is a bright red, bitter liqueur that is bold in both flavor and attitude. The makers of Campari market the liqueur as suave and sophisticated through stylish posters and ad campaigns featuring the likes of Jessica Alba, Penelope Cruz, Benicio Del Toro and other international celebrities.

Enjoy Shark Week with a Shark’s Tooth cocktail

Published by admin on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:00am

    I'll admit it, I am a huge fan of Shark Week. Sharks are best enjoyed from a distance and each year Discovery gives us an opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures from the safety of our living rooms.
    Apparently I am not the only fan of Shark Week as 2018 will mark the 30th installment of the series. If you are going to settle in for eight nights of sharks, you should have the appropriate cocktail for the occasion, Don The Beachcomber's legendary Shark's Tooth.

The Gin Sling, an American classic cocktail

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 9:00am

    The term “classic cocktail” typically conjures up images of prohibition era Martini soaked parties or mid-century business men making deals between sips of a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
    Classic is a relative term that carries a different connotation just about everywhere that it is used. In most states a car is considered a “classic” once it reaches 25 years of age. At what age should a cocktail be considered a classic?

Enjoy a Mint Julep on Derby Day

Published by admin on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 9:00am

    American imbibers have a tough decision to make on May 5. The 2018 Kentucky Derby falls on Cinco de Mayo which means that the annual single day annual peaks for consumption of Margaritas and Mint Juleps will occur on the same day.
    Margaritas are enjoyed throughout the year but Mint Juleps only have one day of glory on the calendar. Let's go with the Mint Julep.

Perfecting the Margarita with quality agave

Published by admin on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 9:00am

    Less is more in the cocktail world, especially when using quality ingredients. Despite the nearly endless options available to us, the most popular drinks in the world are often simple recipes made from two or three ingredients.
    There was a time when Mexican restaurants and bars around the country were involved in an arms race to perfect the Margarita with any number of “secret” ingredients.  The race came to an end, or at least a lengthy truce in 1987 when Tommy's Margarita was born in San Francisco at the legendary Tommy's Mexican Restaurant.

Celebrate baseball season with a Harry Caray

Published by admin on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 9:00am

    Is it time for baseball yet? Not quite, but we're getting closer to the beginning of the 2018 season which is set to open on Thursday, March 29.
    There will be plenty of hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, some $6 bottled water, and of course, beer.
    I figured that we would open the season with a baseball cocktail, but a bit of research turned up no “official” cocktail of baseball.
    That's right, baseball has a lengthy list of hall of fame imbibers such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Harry Caray, but no official cocktail.

The highly underrated Vieux Carre

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 9:00am

    Mardi Gras 2018 is in the books and surely by now the French Quarter is free of plastic Hurricane glasses, beads, masks and who knows what else.
    At midnight sharp on Fat Tuesday the local mounted patrol ceremoniously clears the streets of the French Quarter marking the official end to Mardi Gras and the beginning of the Lenten season.
    I would estimate that by volume the most consumed cocktails of the Mardi Gras season are the Hurricane, followed by the Pimm's Cup, and coming in third is the Sazerac.