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From Harry MacElhone’s 1927 book, Barflies and Cocktails, comes this smooth landing of a cocktail, nothing like the disaster-invoking name implies. The blend of cognac, Grand Marnier, and dry vermouth produces a slightly sweet, slightly herbaceous drink that simply satisfies without the need for exotic ingredients. The 1:1:1 ratio – like the Negroni – makes it easy to remember if you happen to be out and about when you want to enjoy this tipple, especially if the bartender doesn’t know how to make it. According to MacElhone, this cocktail was the drink of choice for Col. C.W. “Chuck” Kerwood during his visits to MacElhone’s Harry’s New York Bar. Kerwood, a Lafayette Escadrille member and…
Here’s another Manhattan riff from the team at Liquor.com. The Longshoreman drops the Angostura bitters and adds Averna Amaro from Sicily. The update is a welcome one as Averna Amaro is a wonderful sipper all on its own. The slightly sweet, slightly bitter herbal notes from the Averna coupled with the raisin-forward syrupy Punt e Mes cuts through and tames the 100 proof spicy-sweet rye whiskey just enough to balance everything out. I like this riff on my old favorite the Manhattan… and I think you will too! Save Print Longshoreman Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 oz Rye whiskey 1⁄2 oz Averna amaro 1⁄2 oz Punt e Mes Orange…
With the temperature dropping in late Fall, I turn to amaro as a regular sipper – it just seems so right. And tonight’s cocktail features Amaro Montenegro, a unique amaro with loads of herbaceous flavors and perfect hint of sweetness. This amaro shines when paired with whiskey and really pops with tonight’s rye. This beauty is mainly amaro – whiskey plays a supporting role – and these two are well-matched like Bogie and Bacall, Nikc and Nora, Fred and Ginger, and a host of other famous pairings. So, don’t be bashful, mix up this interesting and unique cocktail with your favorite half and make your pairing as special as those aforementioned couples! Save Print Full Monte Prep time: 5 mins…
I must give a hearty thanks to Liquor.com for showcasing this cocktail in their email today. This Manhattan-esque tipple is easy to make, but yields complex flavors and nuances that are simply divine. Adding the herbaceous Benedictine and anise-forward Absinthe is pure genius to take the simple Manhattan to new heights. Regularly described as a cross between a Vieux Carre and a Sazerac, this cocktail has a long history in New Orleans, starting as the house cocktail for La Louisiane which opened in 1881. It is a relative newcomer on the classic cocktail resurgence, probably due to absinthe not being legal in the United States until 2007. Well, A La Louisiane, your arrival in my Inbox is timely indeed and I feel like I have…
Hey, it has been a while since I posted a Friday cocktail! It’s time to get back to creating treats to share with you! Here is a great way to celebrate with your sweetheart, sipping on these will start your evening off on a tasty note. This elegant cocktail has deep chocolate flavor without any chocolate in the recipe. As regular readers know, I like amaro – all the different, delicious, herbaceous varieties available. This recipe showcases Amaro Averna beautifully and comes from Liquor.com. And this cocktail is “Ana approved” – my beautiful wife liked this tasty tipple when I made it for Valentine’s Day. So, share this cocktail with someone special – and yes, you yourself count! You won’…
Greetings from the Seattle Snowpacalypse 2019! For everyone stuck inside, with or without power, just remember we got this. So to help you make it through this weather challenge, here is a new cocktail post to try once you can venture out and the stores are restocked. And the best thing, it will remind you of the sun of summer and warm weather. Of course, this recipe is seasonal – it depends on blood oranges – which in a way makes it perfect for winter, it will brighten any mood with the thoughts and taste of summer. I based this recipe on the version published on Liquor.com. My tweaks are based on 2 factors – the first being an upgrade to using Grand Imperial instead of Triple…
Tonight we return with a potent tipple – the Big Chief. Punch states, this strong and stirred cocktail is “named after the Big Chief Indians down here in New Orleans that lead their tribes in the St. Joseph’s Day parade.” I really enjoyed this full bodied, spirit forward riff of the Manhattan (by way of the Longshoreman, Redhook, and Brooklyn) created by Abigail Gullo, head bartender at Compère Lapin in New Orleans. So if you enjoy Manhattans or any of the myriad of variations, give this one a try. It is well worth it! Save Print Big Chief Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 oz small batch bourbon ½ oz Amaro Averna ½ oz sweet vermouth…
Guess what? I’m back! I hope you all missed me! It has been a very busy late summer and fall for me – both professionally and personally. Professionally, we (Precision Appliance Technology) released our Vesta Precision brand sous vide and vacuum sealing products on both our website and Amazon. Personally, I asked the amazing Ana Cristina to marry me and she said ‘Yes’. So with work travel and a wedding, it has been a wonderfully hectic few months. Ana and I have discussed changing Cooking-4-One into Cooking-4-One and a Half (her suggestion – she has the best sense of humor!) Just don’t be surprised when we post a few recipes showcasing delicious dishes from her native Dominican Republic…
Happy Friday before Labor Day, everyone! I am back and here is tonight’s tipple – the Hunter Cocktail. Recently, I was reading a viewpoint about mixing cocktails with few high quality ingredients being courageous. I will admit that I all acts of creation take a modicum of courage – it exposes the creator to criticism and review regardless of the ingredient count. The beauty is that people take the chance to share something and extend their experience and knowledge, regardless of the accolades or critique. This is one of those cocktails; ingeniously simple and full of flavor. It is perfect for saying goodbye to summer with its cherry influence while saying hello to fall with its warming bourbon. The origins of this cocktail are clouded in…
How about a summer Saturday evening tipple to tantalize your taste buds? This riff on the violet imbued Aviation cocktail swaps in St. Germain elderflower liqueur for the Creme de Violette. But don’t be fooled, gin is the star here so choose it wisely. Different gins will provide you with different flavor profiles, some of which may not be particularly palatable. Just think of how a string juniper forward gin would pair with elderflower – probably not well in my humble opinion! So I kept my concoction solidly in the floral range by using a softer gin like Old Tom or Citadelle, which produced a satisfying sweetness with floral character and the freshness of a gentle sea breeze. I would call that a perfect way to…