“And the winner is . . .” Here’s a late (and final) entry for our round of 2014 Oscar cocktails. The ingredient list was an idea from one of our twitter followers, @MBennett117. Kraken is a very dark rum loaded with cinnamon and ginger; like an Oscar winner in a supporting role, the Kraken brings memorable spice to the mix. “I would like to thank all the Academy members and my mother….” Leading Role 2 ounces…
The Academy Awards started as an industry party, with stars dining and drinking at tables, waiting for their name to be called, or perhaps for their next cocktail to be served. Today, the awards are an international TV event. Hollywood celebrities sit in theater seats while hosts crack wise, or unwise, and it is the audience at home that gets to have the party and the next cocktail. After canvassing our Twitter followers for Oscars-themed drink…
Among the Oscar nominated films this year is “12 Years a Slave,” the fact-based story of a free African-American kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1830s. This drink combines bourbon and Amarula Cream Liqueur, which uses cream and the fermented juice of the South African marula fruit for its distinctive flavor. Shake this thoroughly to combine the liqueur with the citrus juice and bourbon. Release 2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce…
“And the winner is . . .” Here’s a late (and final) entry for our Oscar round of cocktails. The ingredient list is an idea from one of our twitter followers, @MBennett117. Kraken is a very dark rum loaded with cinnamon and ginger. This recipe will appear as a featured post with photos next week. (Thanks, Matt!) “I would like to thank all the Academy members and my mother….” Leading Role 2 ounces Buffalo Trace…
“American Hustle,” a story of a government scam, is up for a Best Picture Oscar. While the drink’s name might evoke memories of Dr. Seuss, this is not a chidren’s story. The use of Goldschläger, with its cinnamon bite and flakes of real gold, plus and sparkling wine, makes this an adult con. Scam I Am 1/2 ounce Goldschläger liqueur 1/2 ounce vodka Lemon juice Chilled champagne or sparkling wine Mix Goldschläger liqueur,…
If you live in San Francisco, Frisco is a town in Texas or Colorado. San Franciscans often refer to their hometown as “The City” because, as only they seem to know, there is no other. But they still might like this dressed up version of a whiskey sour, posted this week in honor of Oscar-nominated Cate Blanchett. To find more Academy Award-themed cocktails, click here. Frisco Sour 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1/4 ounce B&B (Benedictine…