One of my favorite writers is Paul Clarke. He writes about cocktails for The New York Times, Imbibe magazine and many of the other food and booze publications I read regularly. He also blogs at www.cocktailchronicles.com. Awhile back, I read a blog post he wrote on Serious Eats about a simple cocktail formula that kind [...]
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Cocktail formula
Posted in Cocktails on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Maraschino cherries
Posted in Booze, Cocktails, Fruit, Kitchen economy on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the winter of 2007, I saw a magazine cover that said “Homemade Maraschino Cherries.” I have been a Manhattan drinker for years and long ago eschewed those bright red abominations found on supermarket shelves. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED those cherries as a kid. Especially if they were served in a Shirley Temple [...]
Aperol Spritz
Posted in Cocktails on June 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
ZOMG! I found Aperol. Aperol – the Italian bitter-orange based apertif. It is kind of like Campari, but less bitter. Don’t get me wrong, I like bitters. Campari has never really appealed to me, but the first time I had Aperol I was hooked. Last night I was out with my friend – and fellow [...]
