Florida has become a retirement and vacation destination for folks from Britain and, with a nod to the land of lochs, Scotland. Here’s something that let’s them bring a bottle from home and highlight it with Florida citrus. Scot in Florida 1 1/2 ounces blended scotch 1/2 ounce orange juice 1/4 ounce Drambuie 2 dashes […]
While blended scotch is usually recommended for mixing, this drink calls for an aged single malt scotch. The smoky characteristics of a quality scotch are needed and only a small amount is used. Reach to the back of liquor cabinet for the special bottle. Lassini 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1 teaspoon […]
Here’s another chance to pull out that bottle of blended scotch. For the fruit component, you’ll want to bring home a white grapefruit, not a red or ruby red one. If you can find it, there’s a variety called cocktail grapefruit that would be ideal for this drink. Miami Beach 2 ounces scotch 1 1/2 […]
History and professional sports are framed by its widows. The French Veuve Clicquot, who lent her name to the renowned Champagne, is an example for those who suffer a beloved’s seemingly senseless focus on American football. As that French widow is believed to have said: “When in doubt, open Champagne.” Wisdom for the ages. Here’s […]
We open the weekend with this dry, vintage high-alcohol concoction, a throw back to Prohibition Days. Originally made daring by a dose of absinthe (which had been banned), it’s been tamed here a bit by shrinking the portions, though the ratio of ingredients remains the same. While absinthe is again readily available, this recipe calls […]
Scotch whisky. Right, without the “e.” This traditional distillate from Scotland falls into two categories: Single malt and blended Scotch. The blends can work well in mixed drinks, but most single malts — richer in taste and more expensive — shouldn’t be sacrificed on the cocktail altar. This cocktail balances the smokiness of blended Scotch […]