Well once again it was Sunday and Z’s turn to pick a cocktail. Having overheard the need to find something to do with our limoncello, he looked in his app again and dug up the Izayoi. This drink’s history is a mystery. It shares a name with an anime character, as well as having many other different…
Month: April 2017
Easter Pitchers
Easter is a bit of a tradition around here. Lots of friends and family, lots of food and an opportunity to take out all the best linens and china. This year we decided to whip up a few pitchers of cocktails along with some charcuterie to start the festivities before sitting down to a delicious…
Bourbon Renewal
The Bourbon Renewal was created by bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common. “It’s been a staple of mine for nearly fifteen years, and was one of the first drinks I ever created.” I came across it on a website iterating a list of modern drinks that deserved to be classics. Who could resist? A…
Le Kir
The Kir is an old French cocktail that dates back to the mid nineteenth century. Originally called a cassis-blanc, reflecting its ingredients, it earned its new name in the aftermath of World War Two. This cocktail is supposed to be made with a mild Burgundy-region white (a Chablis is called for in many recipes), and…