Monthly Archives: July 2010

Just Add Water

I’m starting to sound like a teetotaler here, but the New York Times just published an article about how water can actually enhance the flavor of a cocktail (and coffee too). They explain by saying “the more alcoholic a drink is, the more it cloisters its aroma molecules, and the less aroma it releases into […]

The Art of Drinking

Sometimes is good to step back and examine the social culture in which we are so deeply immersed. In the summertime the culture of drinking is magnified. Everyday a new fest or concert. Every week, a different friend in town. I enjoy the excuse to indulge in a Bloody Mary at brunch and then mimosas […]

Thirsty Birdy

Working on some new summer cocktails to help you span these hot summer nights…stay posted!

Hey Baby it’s the 4th of July

I was trying to come up with some fancy cocktails in patriotic colors to put on this here blog. But, after several minutes of pondering, I decided instead to put up the recipe to one of my very favorite cocktails of all time. A 19th Century New Orleans staple and also rumored to be Frank […]