Stand at a crossroad long enough and you’ll meet everybody you know. This drink creates a four-way intersection with our Martini Monday category, an original recipe, the use of a shrub, and the 1876 vodka from Drippings Springs, Texas. Razzamatazz 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce raspberry shrub 4 mint leaves Place a cocktail glass in […]
One has to wonder how many of these were consumed by the Scandinavian rock group ABBA while they composed the music and lyrics to “Dancing Queen.” This recipe makes a very pleasant after-dinner drink and has the creamy texture of a White Russian. Mama Mia 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur 1/2 ounce heavy […]
It is unusual to bring references to dogs into the world of mixed drinks. What leads us there today is Mission K9 Rescue, a national non-profit organization, which provides placement services for retiring military dogs. We recently learned of their efforts to find adoptions for dogs who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. In some more […]
So, there you are: They just called and they’re coming over for a drink; there’s almost nothing left in the house, liquor cabinet or refrigerator after the weekend’s rush of mixin’ and fixin’. Do not despair! Here’s something you can put together in a flash with what’s around the place. And as you pour it […]
Here’s a delicately fragrant summer cooler. Pull up a piece of the porch and drop into a comfortable chair. The Cuka has a lemonade-like finish and the scent of lavender from the home-made syrup. Cuka 2 ounces vodka 2 1/2-inch slice of cucumber 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce lavender syrup Chilled soda water Gently […]
This drink can be made with gin or orange-flavored vodka. It’s a long sipper, designed for sitting in a comfortable patio chair, eyes half closed, listening to the soft summer breeze rustle the tree leaves. In other words, a pastoral cocktail. Bay Breeze 1 ounce vodka 2 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces cranberry juice Pour […]
We can’t reveal anything about this Martini Monday cocktail, but we are listening to what you have to say. Actually, we’re hoping it becomes a popular drink at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. (Psst, is that Edward Snowden? What’s he drinking?) NSA 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce brandy 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur or almond syrup Pour the […]
What we have here is Licor 43, a Spanish liqueur with striking vanilla and citrus flavors — 43 secret herbs and spices. Their recipe for this drink includes rimming the glass with graham cracker dust. We’re not doing that. Instead, serve graham crackers on the side. Key Lime Pie 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce Licor […]
We were thinking fondly of BevMo, a major spirits, wine, and beer retailer in 3 western states, when we created this World Cup cocktail. BevMo also has cocktails online for the 2014 World Cup, which continues through July 13 in Brazil. As they say, the mo’ the merrier. Here’s one BevMo is welcome to add […]
This variation of a martini uses 1876, a vodka from Dripping Strings, Texas. While most unflavored vodkas have very low taste profiles, 1876 has an almost elusive hint of the limestone filtered water drawn from the Texas Hill Country. Urbanite 2 ounces vodka 1/2 Lillet Rose 1/4 Orange curacao 1 dash orange bitters Pour all […]