by Brian | Feb 16, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Sunday was Valentine’s Day and the 30th anniversary of getting engaged to Suzi. “Will you marry me,” I had asked back then. “Yes,” she had said as fast as possible. On Sunday, I asked, “Will you take a sip?” And she said,...
by Brian | Feb 5, 2016 | Cocktails, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
The Super Bowl deserves a Super Beverage. This is it. Whiskey, rum, and fruit juice galore. I recently posted review of Whiskey Cocktails by Warren Bobrow. This collection of cocktails gems can only be described as imaginative. It’s a book about both cocktails...
by Brian | Feb 3, 2016 | Cocktails, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I recently posted review of Whiskey Cocktails by Warren Bobrow. This collection of cocktails gems can only be described as imaginative. I don’t know why Warren says this cocktail is a twist on the Arnold Palmer but he does: their only point of commonality is tea...
by Brian | Jan 10, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
We were just in the market and I told my wife, “I need a fresh peach.” My wife is pleasant and understanding but can at times be overwhelmed by my requests, my senseless requests. “Brian, it is January. There are no fresh peaches.” “Okay,...
by Brian | Dec 22, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
For Christmas and New Years you need a holiday beverage of distinction. Here it is. This eggnog gem is a favorite post on this blog. To make the holidays easy for you, I'm putting right at the top again. It is, without doubt, the best eggnog you've ever...
by Brian | Nov 1, 2015 | Cocktails, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I have often suggested that simple syrup be incorporated in cocktails as a “hidden” but on so important component. Simple syrup can, for example, elevate a margarita from okay to superior. Yes, your local bartender already knows and if you really, really...
