One of the challenges for the amateur mixologist is trying to find the right ratios of ingredients. Even with classic cocktails, you can find recipes with a range of ratios, and you need to decide how
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Comparing Plymouth Gin and Old Tom
Having just learned a bit about categories of gin, I thought I’d do a quick comparison and share what I’ve learned.There are several legal categories that vary depending on the country of origin and h
Sweet Vermouth – Adding Carpano Antica to the Mix
We’ve discussed several varieties of vermouth before on this blog, but in our undying commitment to trash our livers so you don’t have to, we’re going to go into a little more depth on Sweet Vermouths
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Bar Essentials – Vermouth
In a previous post, Dave discussed one type of vermouth, Bianco. We’ve also discussed other types of vermouth as mixers in some of the drinks we’ve mentioned. Some people drink this stuff straight up
Amari Throwdown
Dave posted a while back about Amaro Montenegro, which is quite good. We’ve also posted about several other Amari (plural for Amaro) used in mixed drinks. I thought it would be a good idea to taste te
Shaken or Stirred?
Because tonight’s cocktail was just an enjoyable variant of the Upper West Side, I thought I’d talk briefly about the age-old question of shaken or stirred, which for some is a matter equal in importa
St. Germain, Lillet, Bianco: A Comparison
These are three liqueur/mixers that have some similarity in color and alcohol content. St Germain has become quite popular in the last few years, while Lillet Blanc’s claim to fame is its inclusion in