by Brian | Nov 15, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s party season and you may have some beverage responsibilities coming up so. Or, like me, you may be playing the role of bartender for a group. Suzi’s cooking school, Cooking by the Book, has a group of 30 next week who want a mix of classic and...
by Brian | Oct 30, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I just reviewed the lovely Prosecco Made Me Do It by Amy Zavatto. No one can doubt the wonder of a Bellini or Aperol Spritz but Amy has drinks that travel down other pathways. Deep travel. Deep flavor. If you read this blog, you know my favorite beverage is...
by Brian | May 29, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Best cocktail ever,” my wife said. “I’ll have more,” said my best friend who is a vodka man. And a wine man, but not a cocktail man. Until now. This recipe comes from Ireland, from Clodagh’s Supper. The key here is a rhubarb-orange syrup that you will make and...
by Brian | May 7, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Earlier today I wrote about the family of Malfy gins, just the best gins I have ever tasted. I’m having fun trying out each member of the family — original, lemon, grapefruit, and blood orange — and inventing new cocktail ideas. Here’s my first shot and...
by Brian | Feb 3, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, Super Bowl
Today is the Super Bowl. All week long I’ve posted food and beverage ideas here. This is the last shot before the game, a punch of Cointreau, cranberry juice and sparkling rosé. This is literally a sparkling beverage, one to keep you bright and perky through...
