by Brian | Jul 29, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
In his wonderful book Shrubs: An Old-Fashioned Drink for Modern Times, Michael Dietsch offers shrub ideas aplenty. I’ve reviewed the book and offered some recipe ideas before. There are fruity flavor ideas that you might expect — orange and rhubarb —...
by Brian | Jul 12, 2015 | Agua Fresca, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Yes, this is the same picture as yesterday. And it’s the same watermelon and cucumber agua fresca made with no water added — all the liquid comes from your blender munching away on the watermelon and cucumber. That’s the daytime beverage. At night,...
by Brian | Jun 12, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
This is not an April’s Fool joke. It is a real idea, from a real mixologist and a real website. Coca Cola is, of course, a Southern tradition. You may find the beverage both sweet and a bit syrupy. So, what better idea than to boil down a can of Coke to make a...
by Brian | Jun 10, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
For Father’s Day, master mixologist Cody Goldstein of The Upholstery Store in New York City has yet another suggestion for that important Sunday. This drink actually serves a double purpose. First, it does provide an inspired cocktail that you will find sublime....
by Brian | May 17, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I recently reviewed the wonderful beverage book Shrubs by Michael Dietsch. [Click here to see the review.] A shrub is a combination of fruit or vegetable plus vinegar and sugar. The sugar is for, well, sweetness. The vinegar for preservation and when drunk to inspire...
