by Suzi | Oct 17, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
You’ve probably never heard of falernum. I’ve only encountered in lately in cocktail books where it appears as the third or fourth ingredient. Pronounced “fah-learn-um”, falernum is not something you find in the lab scene a of Harry Potter movie. Although, there is...
by Suzi | Oct 12, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
The revolution in bartending books — in bartending itself — began about a decade ago. Oh, “bartending” has given way to “mixologist” and for good reasons: behind the bars there is now a pool of talent unmatched in beverage history. In the past several years these...
by Suzi | Oct 5, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Wines are often described in terms of layered flavors, the first tastes you sense and then the ones that linger. I find it harder to achieve that complexity with cocktails but sometimes you really can achieve it. This Gin Mojito may strike some as a serious cocktail...
by Brian | Sep 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Suzen is crocheting and she’s pulling on the yarn so fast it’s making a purring sound. There is a serious look on her face. “What’s wrong?” I ask. “Nothing,” she says, not looking up. Well, something is wrong and I have to help. Suzen was recently diagnosed with PAD....
by Suzi | Aug 27, 2010 | Cooking Classes, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Really Simple, Recipes
A good cocktail can become great when the rim of the glass adds extra flavor or texture. Thank about that margarita glass rimmed with salt [or sugar!]. A Cosmo would not be a Cosmo without a rim of bright sugar. Here’s an idea Brian and I found quite...
