A Sazerac with Scotch and Averna
Nov 30, 2012 4:31 pm
You've probably had a Sazerac. This variation subs out the famed New Orleans' cocktail's rye whiskey in favor of Scotch as the base. What else will you need to make this delicious-sounding drink? Read on after the jump. It's our Cocktail of the Week!
A perfect, and piney, match for your next steak
Oct 26, 2012 3:31 pm
The ceremony of a three-martini lunch may no longer be a staple of the American businessman, but the pairing of stirred spirits and steak is something that we hope will never fade. Typically, one might consider requesting whiskey as a great match for beef, but at Prime Meats in Brooklyn, head barman Damon Boelte has given us one more reason to consider gin, or in this case, genever, with his Forest for the Trees cocktail.
Utilizing seasonal ingredients in cocktails
Oct 19, 2012 4:31 pm
Taking advantage of fresh ingredients available throughout the year and incorporating them into cocktails is a given for many bars, but it also seems to be a focus for many fine-dining establishments as they expand their bar programs beyond wine and spirits.
A classic that brought us the Martini
Oct 12, 2012 4:01 pm
Despite the country's rapidly growing taste for craft cocktails, the Martini still remains a top request for many patrons in restaurants. Though there is nothing wrong with a Martini, I've always been a much bigger fan of another classic and more complex cocktail that was actually the predecessor to what became today's Martini, the Martinez. Read on for the recipe.
A spiced autumnal cocktail with Aquavit and Sherry
Oct 5, 2012 3:01 pm
Bartender Joaquín Simo, originally of Death & Company and winner of American Bartender of the Year at this year's Tales of the Cocktail, created this drink out of a desire to find "a savory cocktail with lots of brightness to make the autumn spicy notes pop."
A delicious alternative to the Mojito
Sep 28, 2012 5:01 pm
As a bartender, one of the many pleasures of the trade is to surprise a guest with something that is similar, but unexpected, and likely a lot more interesting than their original request, should they put their trust in you. The Queens Park Swizzle is one of those home-run drinks that couldn't be any simpler and is always a crowd pleaser.
The secret? Navy strength gin from Brooklyn.
Sep 14, 2012 3:01 pm
Photo: Brian Quinn
Though we often don't drink gin straight, many lovers of the spirit really look to actually taste it in a drink, and with this G+T, that's precisely the point. This is the best gin and tonic I've ever had.
An aperitif cocktail calls for mezcal, and balance
Sep 7, 2012 3:31 pm
Mezcal is finally getting the respect it deserves, and not just from bartenders. Departing from the image of touristy, worm-laden bottles, an increasing number of handcrafted mezcal brands are coming on the market, readily being purchased in stores or requested by customers as a substitute for tequila in cocktails.
