VIEUX MERVEILLE I created the Vieux Merveille as a twist on the Vieux Carre. I thought that amaro would be a nice substitute for the vermouth and the orange bitters rounds this drink out well. Why call it an “Old Marvel”? I’ll let you ponder that as you sip… Recipe 1 1/2 oz Rye 3/4 […]
BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE The Blackberry Bramble cocktail is one that finds its way into my rotation any time I see a deal on blackberries at the store. Muddling some on the bottom as a bit of mystery to the drink as does the combination of gin and brandy. An excellent choice for a warm day’s sundowner!
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SAZERAC The Sazerac is perhaps the best-known of the classic cocktails associated with New Orleans. Most recipes will call for rye whiskey but I recently came across a recipe that suggested the original Sazeracs likely used brandy. Given the French influence of the city, this naturally makes perfect sense! So, the recipe here is a
LUMBERJACK This is an especially good drink for autumn but is nice and refreshing any time. The maple syrup is a nod to cozy seasons and works well with the brandy and lemon juice. Grated cinnamon on top and a stick for garnish and you might enjoy this one so much you’ll be thinking about
SIDECAR The Sidecar is one of the first classic cocktails I started making at home. I’ve also found that what you receive when ordering this at bars across the country can vary. I’ve had this served with whiskey instead of brandy and sometimes with lime instead of lemon juice. This is a good drink to
VIEUX CARRE The Vieux Carre is a New Orleans classic, with the name meaning “Old Quarter”. It’s a boozy but smooth concoction that you can enjoy while imagining you’re sitting at the slowly spinning Carousel Bar… Recipe 3/4 oz Rye 3/4 oz Brandy 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/4 oz Benedictine 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1
SUFFERING BASTARD The Suffering Bastard is one of my favorite names for a drink, inspired by hungover patrons at a Cairo hotel during World War II. Somehow it doesn’t sound very Tiki but it’s one of the classic Tiki drinks and interesting in that it doesn’t have any rums. Recipe 1 oz Gin 1 oz
