Our most popular post since we started the Consumatorium is our recipe for making Pineapple and Vanilla Infused Tequila. Now that summer is here, it’s getting viewed by loads of happy home bartenders
Mai Tai Time
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 la
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Green Hornet
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
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Fernet and Coke
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
Whiskey Sour
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
Dog Sled Accident
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 d
Ginger Margarita
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 migh
Classic Martinez
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),
Orange Sazerac
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 uniqu