If you’re like me, Mai Tais are a treat enjoyed only when dining at a Polynesian or Chinese restaurant. Those Mai Tais, as you would expect from the establishment where they are made, are generally laced with overpowering Mai Tai or sweet and sour mix. Great Mai Tais need no such help to make them […]
Green Hornet
June 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Our recent post on Fernet and Coke got me thinking about what other warm weather drinks I could mix up using the lesser used bottles in the back of my liquor cabinet. Since I love the smell and taste of Green Chartreuse, but don’t use it in cocktails much, I thought I would use it […]
Fernet and Coke
June 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I ran across a “recipe” (more of an idea since it’s so simple) for Fernet and Coke a while back. It called for 2 full ounces of Fernet mixed with a few ounces of coke. As I’ve discussed before, Fernet-Branca is an Italian digestif that has an incredibly strong herbal taste. So strong as to […]
Daiquiri
April 2, 2014 By 2 Comments
[Note: for our one-stop-shop of Martini preparation info, check out our Classic Daiquiri post] After I wrote the post on the Whiskey Sour, and having learned a bit more about the Sour family, I decided to dive into the Daiquiri. It’s a classic cocktail, of course, invented early in the 20th century. The Daiquiri is […]
Whiskey Sour
March 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
There are five distinct components of the sense of taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. The cocktail repertoire covers all of these in various ways. Today we’re going to talk about sours and, in particular, the Whiskey sour. The Sour family is actually slightly misnamed, since the drinks generally include a sweetener to offset […]
Dog Sled Accident
March 3, 2014 By 2 Comments
Bourbon and Amaro. That’s it. I could end this blog post here, and you could probably figure it out, and it will be good. But if I did that I probably wouldn’t be earning my keep. I first tried this drink at my friend John’s ski condo – he always puts me on the spot […]
Ginger Margarita
January 11, 2014 By 1 Comment
Caramba! This is a good one. It is adapted from the recipe booklet that comes with the Domaine de Canton, and if you like a marg you will enjoy this cocktail. At first sniff and sip, I thought it might be another “too much Mezcal” drink, but no. And now I’m wishing I had made […]
Classic Martinez
December 28, 2013 By 1 Comment
I tried a few times to make a Martinez for our Classics series, and each time I messed up and made the Modern Martinez instead. This is because most recipes now use the modern ratios (much stronger), and you have to look specifically for the classic recipe. The Martinez is best known as the predecessor […]
Orange Sazerac
December 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
Yes, it’s true. I’m officially a Sazeracoholic. I love these things. Strong taste, dominated by the base liquor, plus just the right added flavor from the other ingredients to make it completely unique. The flourish required to make it properly is easy to master and adds a nice touch to the overall experience. And it […]
The Last Word
December 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Never fear, loyal Consumatorium readers, we are not shutting down. No, The Last Word is a prohibition-era cocktail that was rediscovered and popularized about a decade ago. It’s tasty and tart, and while the first sip is a little overpowering, it goes down very easily after that. The lime juice, while significant, is balanced well […]
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