Little gives me more pleasure than extracting dusty, unappreciated bottles from my liquor cabinet and putting them through the gauntlet. I’d bet many of you have a mostly-filled bottle of Lillet Blanc hibernating amongst more frequented spirits. It comes out a few times a year, brings smiles to onlookers, and then resumes napping, [...]
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Jan24
Recipe Comparison - Corpse Reviver #2
Filed in: Lillet blanc gin lemon juice recipe comparison triple sec / curacao
Sep10
Recipe Comparison - The Fog Cutter
According to Dr. Cocktail there is a bit of controversy over who exactly created the Fog Cutter. Tony Ramos remembers it from Edna Fogcutter’s, where it was the signature drink, but everyone else I’ve come across gives the credit to Trader Vic. You’ll see both of their recipes among many others compared below.
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Filed in: brandy cherry brandy cream sherry gin lemon juice light Puerto Rican rum orange juice orgeat recipe comparison simple syrup tiki
Jul5
Zombie - Recipe Comparison
The Zombie is a drink with a bit of mystery behind it. Purportedly created by Don the Beachcomber to revive (read: kill) a hungover businessman, the recipe has found its way into countless cocktail guides, but rarely will you find its page stained from overuse. Many have tried to recreate Don’s signature recipe, [...]
Filed in: 151-proof demerara rum Angostura bitters Barbados rum applejack apricot brandy brown sugar dark Jamaican rum gold Puerto Rican rum light Puerto Rican rum lime juice mint papaya nectar pineapple juice powdered sugar recipe comparison tiki triple sec / curacao
Jun4
Mixology Monday: Mint - Mojito Recipe Comparison
I knew with a mint-flavored Mixology Monday that others might choose the Mojito, so I decided do something a little different. The Mojito is a very fine drink, and perfect for the approaching summer heat. But will just any recipe do? No, I’m on a quest to find the perfect recipe. [...]
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