![Cookbook Review: Vodka Distilled by Tony Abou-Garmin + The Sgroppino [vokda + limoncello + prosecco + serbert!]](https://cookingbythebook.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/03/vodka-distilled.jpg)
by Brian | Mar 31, 2013 | Cookbook Review, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Vokda. The things I did not know, or suspect and was wrong. In 2010, after 30 years of mixology experience, Tony Abou-Garmin wrote the hit book The Modern Mixologist [no, I haven’t reviewed it here, but I will]. Tony has worked everywhere perfecting his craft. At Po...
by Brian | Mar 30, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Neglect. It’s an awful thing. And to be big and luscious and still be neglected makes aboslutly no sense. Uh, no, I did not misspell abosolutly up above and here. It’s a pun. This is a vodka drink. Grapefruit, actually ruby red grapefruit, is the item of the day. We...
by Brian | Jan 26, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Gin is the home bartender’s best friend. Okay, tequila aside, gin is the easiest spirit to work with. Just add tonic water and wedge of lime to get that marvelous gin and tonic. But the subtle flavor of gin– and, no, you cannot claim tequila is...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world …” Some actor named Bogart said that line in some movie. Decades ago. Gin had a lowly reputation then, but life changes. Lately upscale gins are being produced, primarily in England...
by Brian | Jan 14, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Recent posts here have covered prickly pears, prickly pear syrup, and, most certainly, prickly pear margaritas. Does the syrup end there? No, you can put it on pancakes or waffles. Drizzle it on pound cake and ice cream. But wait. There’s still plenty of beverage...
