The B&B is a classic after dinner drink – so classic, in fact, that you can get it pre-bottled. It stands for Brandy and.Benedictine (even quantities), and it is a tasty combo. Never content, I decide
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Cabaret Cocktail Redux
I previously wrote about the Cabaret Cocktail, which is a sort of Martini plus a little Benedictine, and while it was enjoyable it seemed to be missing something. More recently, I’ve been experimentin
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
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Cabaret Cocktail
In keeping with the theme of Martini + something, we have the Cabaret, which features a touch of Benedictine. This is good but seems like it is missing something – really I think it’s just a little sh
El Monje Loco
This one is my invention and I’m damn proud of it. First, the name: I was calling it “Crazy Monk” due to the tequila / Benedictine combo. Then my friend Mauricio pointed out that there is a sort of ca
The Upper West Side
Yesterday, Dave posted Best. Manhattan, Evar. I made the drink tonight and it is fabulous. A must try. But, I don’t think that making it a Manhattan derivative does it justice. It is a bit sweeter and
Best. Manhattan. Evar.
[Note: for our one-stop-shop of Manhattan preparation info, check out our Classic Manhattan post] A Manhattan is among the most classic of classic cocktails. The standard recipe is Rye, sweet vermouth
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Welcomed Pause
Last night I had dinner at the Bramble & Hare, a fairly serious mixological establishment, and started with a Welcomed Pause. In both name and ingredients, this suited my mood. Basically it’s gin
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Amaro Montenegro
After enjoying a Cooperstown – basically a Perfect Martini with mint, pretty good) before dinner at Alba, we decided to have a little “digestivo” at home. Amaro Montenegro is a recent acquisition that