Month: May 2009

  • 20th Century Cocktail

    This week I’m focusing my efforts on another cocktail that was nearly lost to the annals of time, the 20th Century Cocktail.  Invented in 1939 by C.A. Tuck and first published in the Cafe Royal Bar Book published in the same year.  But don’t be confused, this cocktail wasn’t named after the century itself but…

  • New Page – Liquor Cabinet

    I’ve added a new page to the Cocktail Hacker site, namely my Liquor Cabinet.  It’s  bit rough right now but my plan is this.  I’m going to update this page on a quarterly basis with what’s in the “cabinet” including an updated picture.  At some point I’d also like to expand it, or make another…

  • Singapore Sling – Deceptively Pink

    As you mix your first Singapore Sling you’ll note that the color is decidedly pink.  There are some out there, myself included, who naturally shy away from all things pink.  It’s a self protection mechanism of sorts.  I ask of you only one favor at this time.  When you get that first Singapore Sling fully…

  • Science Moment – Cocktail Density

    So, last night I noticed something really interesting when pouring one of my sample Singapore Slings.  I mixed up the cocktail per the recipe and, although this might lose my cocktail nerd card (again), I poured the entire contents of the tin into my collins glass, ice and all.  Then I noticed something truly intriguing. …

  • Singapore Sling

    The Singapore Sling is a drink I would imagine nearly everyone has heard of, at least in passing.  However, my guess is that most people haven’t ever had one.  I know that I certainly fall in to both categories.  I’ve heard the name, know the general recipe and even know a bit of the history,…