Every cocktail menu should list the Martinez it on its pages. Not because it’s the precursor to the martini and should be revered… not because we need more martini-like drinks that don’t start with the name of a fruit… and not even because classic drinks are making a resurgence on modern menus. No, it should […]

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, awaiting a […]

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. This recipe […]

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, and most […]

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. And after that, I […]