Sometimes it’s Friday evening, and you’re sitting around. Someone, like Wining Husband, says “I want a martini.” I agree, but I realize, “Hey, we don’t have any gin, and we have no vodka either – not that a martini should be made with vodka.” But we have dry vermouth. We’re going to be moving, so …
Steak in a Martini Glass
Yes, you read that right. Yes it sounds like an odd concoction, and it actually came about as a mistake. You see, the cocktail we originally intended to make was Bon Appetit’s Sriracha-Lada recipe that was just printed in the recent issue. Well, to start with, we didn’t have Mexican beer. We had Blue Moon’s …
Classic Bartending Books
When you want to be fabulous, having the right books on hand to help you learn how to make classic beverages and martinis can be a godsend. While there are several popular books out there right now, there are a few classics that should be on each person’s shelf. Here are a few that …
Five Classic Cocktails for the Young and Fabulous
Wine is great, but sometimes you want to mix it up a bit. The return of the cocktails from days before – the Negroni, Sazarac, Manhattan and even the Martini should be recognized. These are all timeless cocktails, but sometimes you want to mix it up. Here are a couple of drink recipes for those …
