The idea of a lemonade with the right amount of heat and the right kind of booze is a tricky thing to come by. To be honest, I was surprised at how well this particular experiment turned out, but it’s a perfect storm of flavors. The lemonade and Bourbon go remarkably well together, and the […]
Author: Pat
Blood Orange (and Gin!) Smoothies
During the recent warm spell we had a week or so ago, I came across some blood oranges at the grocery store the other day and like every single red blooded alcoholic I thought, “Man, those would go great with alcohol!” So I picked up a half dozen of those, plus a few different mixers […]
The Incomparable Gimlet
I was inspired to create this drink after a recent trip to Chicago, where I happened upon a bar that was still using egg whites and powdered sugar in their mixes. Up until then it was only something I’d read about and it seemed archaic, but after the first sip I was sold. I don’t […]
Chambourd and Vodka (alternate: If Cosmopolitans Tasted Good)
Here’s my interpretation of a drink I had while traveling a few years ago. After a hectic day of suffering though mass transportation and shopping for gifts, I found myself in a nice lounge in the high-rent district, fully prepared to unwind with some drinks. As a prelude to something more serious, I decided to […]
More fantastic bourbon amazingness
With the weather becoming colder and grayer, I’ve been craving whiskey drinks more – and my standby, a frosty beer, less and less. And while you can’t beat a top shelf Bourbon (Woodford, Makers Mark, Bakers, etc.) at room temperature in a glass with nothing else, the downside is that it’s an expensive way to […]
BLT Cocktails!
Once you’ve broken your cherry by making some bacon-infused vodka Bloody Marys, give this one a shot. After tasting a bacon Bloody Mary, I was inspired to create a BLT-type drink. After a lot of trial and error, here’s what I came up with. Now, if you haven’t made bacon vodka yet, it’s time to […]