Italy- “Amaro Montenegro is a clear, amber-coloured Bitters made from a variety of herbs from around the world, vanilla for a hint of sweet and orange peel for a spicy citrus taste. A special soaking and distillation process helps bring the flavors together and provide a bitter finish.” I was sure that I’d had this…
Lover’s Lagoon. McCoy’s Oceanfront at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, Fla. Think of as a moonlit stroll on the beach — in a glass. Ingredients: 1 oz vodka 1 oz spiced rum 1 oz peach juice 1 oz pear juice 1 oz plum juice ½ oz blue curacao Preparation: Stir all ingredients…
As the Holiday season rolls around, we can’t help but look forward to the rich food and drink that are in abundance during this time of year. With our personal calendars at full capacity, every host needs a way to stand out from the crowd and make their party a memorable hit. The answer –…
From several LA-based bars and restauurants! Alley Lounge: Witch’s Brew Created by Ken Whang Dare to sip the Witch’s Brew! This vibrant red potion concocted by Bar Manager Ken Whang is a mouthwatering mixture of Absolut Peach Vodka, Svedka Citron Vodka, OR-G Liqueur and a dry ice finish that is sure to put a spell…
A whiskey distiller, a long list of email sign ups for more info from the L.A. Scotch Club, a favorite local mixologist, an author, beer cocktails, a bitters lesson/tasting, a sake expert, a professional dancer, gin in a sparkling wine, dozens of restaurant owners, a fun DJ, killer orangecello, whiskey under the table, a guest…
At my first trip to the newly opened SAKE Bistro in Bridgeport (NOW CLOSED) I was struck by more than the eclectic menu: the bar caught my eye. And, in quick succession, one of the bartenders that was doing a little training. Diego Lara has been keeping bar in Santa Clarita for many years. He…
Culver City, CA: With the exciting announcement of Executive Chef Brendan Collins and Chef de Cuisine Ali Haji taking over the kitchen at The Corner Door, the Culver City mainstay has undergone a culinary transformation with its new dining menu, highlighting the ever changing flavors of the season. From the opening of The Corner Door…
I had bought several “brown spirits” to round out my bar in my quest to learn to make more cocktails. One of the spirits, Buffalo Trace bourbon, seemed to cry out for an Old Fashioned. So, here is the recipe I used, my changes are in italics. I shook all of the ingredients, sans ice,…
…a Dry Martini. As you can see by the photo I had a sample of Angostura Orange bitters to try out. The recipe approved by my husband was the Dry Martini, abridged from the Absolut website: http://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/dry-martini/ We liked it so much, yes, we each had two! Ingredients 2½ Parts Gin (I used Tito’s Vodka)…
When I mention visiting New Orleans to people, many respond that they haven’t been back since Hurricane Katrina. Well, it’s been ten years and the city is back – and probably surpassing its earlier vibrancy. The city still has a trashy, sticky all-night party street called Bourbon (yuck!) but unless you are heading to the…