Overdue. That’s what we are here in SCV, overdue for the craft cocktail invasion. Mixers, Roman Holiday and SAKE all had some great versions of old cocktails revived with top shelf spirits combined with muddled fruit and spices, fresh fruit purees, garnish, the correct glassware and captivating presentations. But with all of them now closed I longed for a craft…
A Green Bloody Mary Made the Southern Way: Ole Smoky Green Bloody Mary Ingredients: 6 tomatillos 2 yellow heirloom tomatoes 1 dill pickle 3 garlic cloves 1 serrano chili (seeds remove) 1 oz. Ole Smoky Original Moonshine 1 ½ tablespoon preserved lemon Juice of ½ lime 3 dashes Tabasco ½ teaspoon each sugar, salt and…
One of the first wine fests I attended as press was the LA Wine Fest. Founder Joel Fisher was very kind in extending passes and personally welcoming us at the event. Since then I’ve covered the 500+ winery/brew/spirit event in photos, as my hands are always too full with a wine glass and program to…