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First, let me apologize for missing last week’s cocktail post. It was a hectic day that stretched into a hectic weekend and no one was probably more disappointed than I. So, in keeping with the theme of being on track (like the recent menu posts), let’s get Friday’s happy hour started… Here is a cocktail that is just a bit different. Many people (including myself until now!) only think of using rum in sweeter cocktails or mixed with tropical ingredients like orange, lime, pineapple, etc. But the closest association with a tropical fruit in tonight’s cocktail is orange bitters and an orange peel twist as the garnish. This drink heavily relies on rum’s sweetness to harmonize with…
Tonight’s cocktail showcases a new ingredient, amaro, and a few old favorites. I found this recipe on the Washington Post courtesy of the now closed Poste Moderne Brasserie and I have to admit I was extremely intrigued by the combination of ingredients. This recipe is my take on the original. The original recipe included brewed coffee that I substituted for Galliano Ristretto while playing with the proportions. I think I have a solid drink here – slightly bitter yet slightly sweet with a wonderful slight syrupy mouth feel. Maybe it should have been named ‘Unrequited Love’ with a description like that! Anyway, here is to your first Friday of October and let’s slide into the beginning of the holiday season with a…