The 2013 Sazerac Crawl

Posted by Rob on Mar 23, 2013 in Cocktails, Featured Slider, Restaurants, Travel | 1 comment You really can’t go long when reading about New Orleans before you come across the Sazerac. It has a long history and has evolved through the generations to become the drink it is today. It’s very hard to get one outside of New Orleans  and get a good one. The trick is in the ingredients. The purported tradition is to use Sazerac Rye Whiskey and Peychaud Bitters, both New Orleans...
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Authentic Irish Coffee

Posted by Maureen on Jun 3, 2012 in Cocktails, Dinner Party, Featured Slider | 0 comments You used to see Irish Coffee on the dessert drink menus in the 80′s but now rarely. It has been replaced by Spanish or Brazilian coffee concoctions that are overly sweet, with a sugared rim and whipped edible oil product. Cherry on top. Worse, if you do spy Irish coffee, it is Spanish coffee dressed up with a  shot of Bailey’s. I vaguely remember my parents owning a set of Irish...
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A Margarita Missive

Posted by Rob on Mar 14, 2012 in Cocktails, Editorials, Featured Slider | 0 comments Maureen and I LOVE margaritas. But, that statement comes with a long list of qualifiers. We’re talking about REAL margaritas here. The real deal. The genuine article. Before I talk about what makes a great margarita, I feel it’s critical to point out what DOESN’T make a great margarita: Bar mix – sweet and sour, margarita mix, some fluorescent limey, sugary syrup. Blended...
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