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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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”
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”
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”
3 Classic Summer Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst
Classic, old fashioned cocktails are back in vogue. And their simplicity is what makes them so timeless—and good. Don’t overthink your mixology psychology this summer. Impress your guests with these easy to make, refreshing, summer classics. Tom Collins The Tom Collins is a classic example of a purist cocktail that fell from grace after groceryContinueContinue reading “3 Classic Summer Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst”
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