Thanks to a little show that premiered in 1998, the Cosmo is one of the most popular cocktails of the last 20 years. What’s that? It couldn’t possibly have been t-w-e-n-t-y y-e-a-r-s since that show launched? No worries. I’ll just wait here while you check that math with my good friend, gravity… Hey, welcome back!…
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Penguin Juice (Homemade Irish Cream)
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means the advent of four communopoly traditions: (1) a food bank shop at our local Sobeys, (2) a trip to Tony’s Pizza, (3) the stringing of Christmas lights across both balconies, and (4) the making and tasting of some homemade Irish Cream. Ours got its nickname from…
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…
Bourbon Apple Cider
In celebration of the first week of fall, we opted for a cocktail with apple cider (plus we had bourbon in the cupboard, but I digress…). Also on hand was a lovely bottle of French apple brandy that we had been hankering to pour, so bourbon apple cider cocktails, it was! Here’s how we made…
Basil & Lemon Vodka Gimlet
Let’s just say it was not a hot-shouldered day when we made this summertime classic. In fact, autumn (and what felt like snow) was but a dozen days away. Alas, the basil crop on the porch seemed neither to know nor care, so… when summer gives you basil, make Basil & Lemon Gimlets! Hopefully you…
The Negroni
Described as “dry and zingy” on most of the websites we looked at, the first two words that unanimously escaped our recoiling lips were, “Ack!” and “Jesus.” That said, the Negroni is not without its charms. Bitter? Yes—like sucking on the pith of an angry orange peel. But as the ice melts and your taste…
The Reinbeer
So…. not exactly a cocktail, but come on now! It’s beer with antlers! And though these hansom little fellas originated during the holiday season (and a stint of mind-numbing unemployment), they seemed the perfect pre-cocktail drink for a trip to Elk Island National Park—our favourite place to grill up some bison steaks and eat them…
French 75
Our first drink is a French 75. Originating in WWI, the name refers to the kick of French 75mm field gun. Ingredients 1.5 oz cognac (or gin) 2 dashes simple syrup .75 oz lemon juice 2 oz Champagne or dry sparking wine Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake…