Cocktails

Hemingway’s Shotgun

OK, I just invented a cocktail that needs a name.

I’m sitting here listening to the inimitable Eric Taylor singing Hemingway’s Shotgun.

Dealing with Lilikoi

Lilikoi, or passion fruit as it’s often called, is amazing. It’s at the heart of Martin Cate’s classic recipe for a Hurricane, it’s amazing when smeared on toast, … you get it.

But it’s a pain. Those seeds…

Strawberry Coriander Gin & Tonic

Went up to the North Shore (Essex & Manchester by the Sea, to be precise). Essex for the clams at…

Smoked Sage Margarita

During a recent trip to Santa Fe, I had the pleasure of visiting the Secreto Lounge, in the historic Hotel St. Francis. The barman is the very interesting Chris Milligan. He’s got a fantastic set of drinks, including the Agave Way (Black Grapes and Green Chili), the Spicy Secreto…

Jumping Ions

Yesterday we covered with Gin & Tonic taste so good together. The science suggests some other pairings, like Strawberry and Coriander. In the interests of science, we explore. For your scientific pleasure, we offer up the Jumping Ions cocktail.

Why does Gin & Tonic Taste so good? Science explains.

Quartz has an interesting article on why Gin & Tonic taste so good together.

A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails

A Cocktail book. Including Hemingway.

Curtis takes us from the taverns of the American colonies, where rum delivered both a cheap wallop and cash for the Revolution, to the plundering pirate ships off the coast of Central…