It had been a long and busy week, and we would not be the full complement for dinner. So we decided to break the usual injunction against drinking anything blue, and looked for a cocktail featuring Hpnotiq, the on-and-off darling of the club scene. Unsurprisingly, there are numerous cocktails that feature Hpnotiq, a fifteen-year-old creation…
Month: November 2016
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Tea cocktails—who knew? The sad answer, unfortunately, is everyone but us. In fact, the oldest tea-based cocktail recipe (English Milk Punch) dates back to the 18th century. If like us, you’re late to the tea party, here are a few facts/Internet truths to catch you up: (1) Brown spirits are said to pair best with…
Absolut Pleasure
One memorable recent Thursday evening was the broadcast of Laverne Cox et al. in the remade Rocky Horror Picture Show. The communopoly could not let the event go unremarked — or untoasted. But what to drink while watching such an extravaganza? Fortunately, TheDrunkenMoogle.com came to the rescue. Absolut Pleasure is a delicious creation for just…
The Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees cocktail is an easy cocktail of gin, lemon and honey that dates back to Prohibition era. The phrase “bee’s knees” was prohibition-era slang for “the best.” The story goes that the addition of citrus and honey were used to cover the often pungent smell and taste of bathtub gin. Improving the taste…