by Brian | May 2, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Just so you know, I have ripe peaches. They have to be used.” It was Suzi giving me a heads up on Sunday morning. “We’ll drink them,” I said. “Peach margaritas?” “Perfect.” She sat back in her chair already...
by Brian | Apr 25, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
There is an upscale burger chain called Hopdoddy that began in Austin and now has over a dozen locations in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and California. If you find yourself near one, treat yourself and go. It’s fun. At the main Austin location, you’ll...
by Brian | Oct 19, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Many, many cocktails use a citrus component. Citrus adds both flavor and that sharp bite on the tongue that announces, “I’m here. In your mouth. Right now." The most common citrus partners for cocktails are lime and lemon. Oranges? Sure, for mimosas....
by Brian | Mar 18, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I love margaritas and all their variations. Thing is, sometimes I want a margarita on the spot. No, I don't want to turn to a commercial "margarita" mix with artificial citrus flavor and preservatives. The wonder about a margarita is the power of...
by Brian | Dec 5, 2014 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Deep and husky, leaving a pulsating flavor deep in the back of your throat. It can be hard to describe the impact of tequila on your palate. Of course, the particularly intense flavor in this beverage comes not from tequila but from the cranberries....
