by Brian | Oct 4, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
Once upon a time, my wife went to a gin tasting where multiple brands were offered for comparison and enjoyment. She returned an advocate of Tanqueray and over the years many, many rounds of G&T cocktails have been enjoyed. A G&T is inherently refreshing and,...
by Brian | Sep 29, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Pegu is the name of a river in Burma. When Burma was Burma, not Myanmar, and the British reigned as dominant colonists, they drank what else? Gin. They had a gentlemen’s club, the Pegu Club, just outside Rangoon with a lively, creative bar. You can imagine it:...
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...
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 | May 5, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
This post will get you to a wonderful beverage: a Cucumber Collins. You’ve tried a Tom Collins before? You are about to enter a whole world of Collins beverages, courtesy of Adam Freeth. There may be a rush coming later this year to our bookstores, but so far few new...
