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at Rue Bourbon Truth be told, I very seldom go to bars and clubs that nocturnal people seems to inhabit every night after the sun goes down. Since my predilection is more on food rather than alcoholic drinks, I only went to such places if I'm with my beer-drinking friends and colleagues who can't seem to have enough alcohol ingested into their system. Not that I don't enjoy drinking those fizzy, bubbly liquids with its inherent sweetness and a trailing of bitterness at the end. 'Cause I do. I also enjoy... read more »
The other night, I wanted an old fashioned, but I didn't have any oranges. I like the hint of orange that an orange slice adds to an old fashioned. So, I added a dash of homemade triple sec. It turned out delicious!Ingredients: 4ounces Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 1 splash Triple Sec 2 dashes Augostura Bitters 1 Sugar Cube 1 splash Water Maraschino CherryInstructions: Muddlethe sugar cube with the water and bitters in the bottom of anold fashioned glass until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass with ice... read more »
The Revolver is essentially the reverse of spiking your coffee with bourbon. Instead you are spiking your bourbon with coffee liqueur! I think that's a way better idea.Ingredients: 2 ounces Bourbon 1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua, Tia Maria, or homemade) 2 dashes Orange BittersInstructions: Pour all ingredients into a shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass. read more »
Wortherkunft Schickimicki Das Wort Schickimicki stammt von dem Begriff Schickeria ab. Aus dem lateinischen übersetzt heißt sciccheria = Schick. Folgt man der jüdischen Herkunft des Wortes, dann bedeutet schickern = sich betrinken. Die Franzosen haben sich auch auf die lateinische Bedeutung festgelegt. Das Wort Chiqueria beinhaltet nämlich das Wort chic, was schick oder elegant bedeutet. [...] read more »
The Sidecar is another great classic cocktail. Here's the recipe:Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounce Cognac 3/4 ounce Triple Sec 3/4 ounce Lemon JuiceInstructions: Pour all ingredients into a shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass.(Photo by Evan Swigart) read more »
Here's a recipe for another classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned:Ingredients: 4ounces Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 2 dashes Augostura Bitters 1 Sugar Cube 1 splash Water Orange Slice Maraschino Cherry Instructions: Muddlethe sugar cube with the water and bitters in the bottom of anold fashioned glass until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass with ice. Addwhiskey and stir. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. Notes: I prefer my Old Fashioned with bourbon, typically Makers Mark. (Photo from IBA) read more »
A Black and Tan is not a traditional cocktail, since it is made with beer only, but I thought I'd post a few variations of the drink that I enjoy. All of these drinks are made the same way, by layering a dark beer (typically Guinness) over apale beer,only the ingredients differ. So, I'll provide theinstructions first, and then the listof variations with their ingredients.Instructions: Fill a pint glass half way with pale ale, lager, etc. Float a half pint of stout to fill the glass by pouring over an ups... read more »
There is no shortage of hot clubs and bars in Amsterdam's bustling Rembrandtplein. But a few steps away from the action is a secret, stylish, speakeasy bar that serves the city's best drinks. Styled after America's prohibition era bars, Door 74 is a cocktail lounge Continue reading read more »
A fabulously swanky drink! If I can make it, I know you can! Rivera Lights Ice Malibu Coconut Rum Pineapple juice Vodka Melon liquor (suggest San Marino Licorice de Melon) Over ice, add Malibu, Pineapple, vodka, and Melon. Serve unmixed for a visual affect, allowing guests to mix themselves. Suggestion: I'm quiet serious about the serving the drink unmixed part! read more »
