When I first saw the Bon Appetit article suggesting that I add sliced jalapenos and rose to my bouquet, I considered getting mad. Still, I remembered telling you to add pickles to your shitty beer. I was too tired to feel any…
My love for cocktails is a constant reminder to me that I need to go back to basics. I am easily seduced by the idea of learning something new about the familiar and old. Although they are great, I am…
Although it may be September, it doesn’t mean it’s still hot outside. It’s best to sit poolside with something cool to drink to beat the heat. You may not have the luxury of a pool, but I will do my…
You’ll need to find ways to make Thanksgiving easy for large groups. Garlic is a versatile and popular savory ingredient. However, it can be a bit off-putting for those who are not tolerant of garlic to load the turkey with…
Creamy cocktails are not my thing, except corn milk punch. I wouldn’t say I like the taste of cream and half-and-half, so adding full-fat dairy to an ethanol cup can cause curdling problems. A touch of creaminess can make a cocktail…
Two key indicators make me, officially, unambiguously, and regrettably, an adult. It’s not my age, which, depending on the day, can be between 27 and 50 years, and it’s not the horizontal lines that have grown on my forehead due…
There are many ways to make a cocktail fancy. You can use egg white fizz, cabernet float, or Angostura bitters drawings of your face. Or you can add superficial citrus peels and herbs. Few garnishes can do it all: visually…
You may have guessed that Sober October is an initiative to get people to stop drinking alcohol for a month. It was started in 2014 to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support UK. Since then, it has become a global trend…
Between gin or vodka, olive or lemon twist, brine or stark, dry or wet, MSG-tinged or saline-tinctured, there is no shortage of paths in the choose-your-own-adventure of martinis. If you’re a complete martini fan, let me point you to the…
It’s almost Halloween, and you may be thinking, “How can I get more candy into my body?” But for a healthy Halloween, your drinks should also include sweets. Consider buying extra candy as a garnish for your Halloween cocktails. You…