Now that I have a bottle of Amer Picon, it was time to make a Brooklyn cocktail. This was long one of the better variations on the Manhattan, but it has frustrated bartenders in recent years due to the unavailability of the French bittersweet liqueur. There are some substitutes for Amer Picon that have gained … Read more
The Whiskey Smash, resurrected and tweaked many years ago at the Rainbow Room by Dale DeGroff, is one of the best summertime bourbon drinks. Cold and refreshing, the mix of tart citrus and sweet mint/fruit makes for a delicious balance with the whiskey. (And it’s also, in my opinion, a better drink than the far … Read more
Tomorrow is National Daiquiri Day. That’s silly, of course. But what’s not silly are Daiquiris themselves. In fact, they’re more than a little awesome.
A reader writes: Does Professor Cocktail have any Good Uses For Stuff You Only Bought For Cooking? I have a 55-gallon drum of kirschwasser.
Today is Mardi Gras, the last day of celebration for those planning to give up merriment and mayhem for Lent. Certainly an occasion that calls for a drink or two. Here are some suggestions.
The latest additions to Professor Cocktail’s library, a fine repository of books about cocktails and spirits.
The print edition of Professor Cocktail’s Zombie Horde: Recipes for the World’s Most Lethal Drink has been available for a while now, and sales have been good. (Thanks to all of you!) But I know that at least a few of you were interested in getting a signed copy. Now you can. I’ve opened up a … Read more
This coming Sunday, February 2nd, is Super Bowl Sunday in the United States, which means a solid majority of Americans will be glued to their TVs for the big game. All of that cheering and booing is thirsty work, so you’ll want to be prepared with some appropriate cocktail offerings. You can go with the … Read more
The use of wine in cocktails is a hot trend among today’s top bartenders. But as Jason Wilson’s excellent new book shows, this trend is actually ages old. I grew up in Bakersfield, California, a community with a large Basque population. (Thus my fondness for the Picon Punch.) One of the most popular drinks with … Read more
From now until December 20, 2013, Professor Cocktail’s Holiday Drinks: Recipes for Mixed Drinks and More is free to download from Amazon. Think of it as my Christmas gift to you, as a thank you for being a loyal reader. Stuffed full of 112 recipes for drinks of all kinds, Professor Cocktail’s Holiday Drinks is your secret weapon for … Read more
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