The Pegu Club Cocktail dates back to the late 1800s. It originated at its namesake hangout, the Pegu Club, a social establishment for British officers near the gulf of Martaban in Burma. Legendary mixologist Harry Craddock wrote in his famous 1930 “Savoy Cocktail Book” that the Pegu Club Cocktail “has traveled and been asked for aroundContinueContinue reading “The Pegu Club Cocktail—Centuries in the Making”
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8 Great Spots for “Oysters and a Cocktail” in NYC
In the book The Big Oyster, Mark Kurlansky writes “before the 20th century, when people thought of New York, they thought of oysters.” Though that sentiment along with New York’s oyster population has diminished over the past two centuries with the city’s drastic growth, oysters are currently making a strong comeback in Mahattan via the Oyster Restoration Research Project. AtContinueContinue reading “8 Great Spots for “Oysters and a Cocktail” in NYC”
A Spooky Sour For Your Fall Festivities
Don’t be fooled (and don’t, for gosh sakes, lose your head over it) by the fact that the first two items in this ingredient list are fresh products and not spirited liquids, or by the fact that the ingredient directly following them is a sweetening device. The hefty helping of gin in this drink doesContinueContinue reading “A Spooky Sour For Your Fall Festivities”
Most Beautiful Bars in the US
Looking to explore your favorite restaurant from a new vantage point, or maybe ease your way into a spot you’d like to try? Pull up a bar stool and experience all the atmosphere has to offer with a delicious drink in hand. Whether you’re ordering cocktails, snacks or going all out with a full meal,ContinueContinue reading “Most Beautiful Bars in the US”
Rosemary Gin Fizz—An Herbal Remedy
One of the greatest elements of summer is the garden–may it be on a rooftop or balcony, in a backyard or wherever else the sun shines. There’s nothing like grabbing a ripe tomato from your garden and putting it directly into a salad. But summer’s spoils are not just relegated to the dinner table. Herbs andContinueContinue reading “Rosemary Gin Fizz—An Herbal Remedy”
There’s a SpeakEasy in Grand Central—Hidden in Plain Site
It’s no secret that Manhattan—and the thirsty masses who live in and travel to it day in and day out—love a good speakeasy. After all, potent drinks, exclusivity and Gatsby-esque charm will take you far in a city renowned for not sleeping and its endless waitlists. History Don’t get us wrong—we, too, love the thrillContinueContinue reading “There’s a SpeakEasy in Grand Central—Hidden in Plain Site”
Raine’s Law—A New York City SpeakEasy That’s Stood the Test of Time
The “Mad Men” craze sparked the return of a number of retro trends. Bartenders are finally pouring proper cocktails and women’s sheaths and pencil skirts are returning to store shelves. But no homage to the good old days is complete without the speakeasy and New York City has one of the country’s chicest versions. NamedContinueContinue reading “Raine’s Law—A New York City SpeakEasy That’s Stood the Test of Time”
The Soggy Dollar—A Must Visit Outpost in the British Virgin Islands
The concept of a great Caribbean beach bar—a place where you can wash away your worries amidst tropical surroundings while sipping on a cocktail—usually plays out better in our minds than in reality. The man in the white jacket with furry eyebrows who strolls sturdily down the beach serving drinks to mysterious guests is just aContinueContinue reading “The Soggy Dollar—A Must Visit Outpost in the British Virgin Islands”
Happy Hour at Dragon Lounge—A Miami Vice Without the Price
Miami has recently earned an interesting yet somewhat unwelcome accolade: it now holds the distinction of having the highest inflation rate in the entire country. While the likes of New York or Los Angeles might appear as more probable candidates for such a title, the rampant inflation in Miami shouldn’t come as a shock. ThisContinueContinue reading “Happy Hour at Dragon Lounge—A Miami Vice Without the Price”
The Mint Julep—A Springtime Libation
At one point there were many juleps. It was a whole class of fruity drinks, with offshoots, cousins, and icy branches. The word itself descends from the Arabic julab, which means rosewater, and has come to refer to seasoned water, fruity water, or boozy-fruity-water. There is serious history with a julep, and maybe that weight is oneContinueContinue reading “The Mint Julep—A Springtime Libation”
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