Category: Wrap Up
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The Algonquin Cocktail – Nearly a Bust
As the title hints this week was nearly a bust for me. The first Algonquin I mixed up was the recipe from Vintage Cocktails and Spirits. Since the recipe called for rye I naturally reached for my go-to, Rittenhouse Bonded. However when I started sipping I was disappointed. The drink was very rye heavy and…
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El Presidente – Muy Rosa
I’m starting to notice a bit of a trend here. Pink cocktails are delicious. Now I have no doubt we could whip up something pink that would taste terrible, but for the most part I think my contention holds true. The El Presidente certainly follows this rule to a tee. I didn’t make any real…
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Corn N’ Oil – Black Gold
You hear crude oil referred to as Black Gold from time to time. I’d like to propose that the Corn N’ Oil could easily be renamed the same. Made with Cruzan Black Strap this cocktail is deep and intriguing. The rum gives is a very complex molasses base flavor and the falernum punches it up…
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Seelbach Cocktail – Results are Muddied
Like the Champagne Cocktail I tried to like the Seelbach. In fact, I’m finishing my last one as I type this. While I won’t say that the drink is bad (it certainly isn’t) I also won’t say it’s great. The combination of bitters in the quantity called for makes for a drink with a very…
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Satan’s Whiskers – Sinfully Delicious
Sacrilegious or not this drink is delicious. The color is a lovely pumpkin orange which seems even more appropriate to the season. The smell starts with the orange followed by light herbal hints from the vermouth. The flavor is also very orangey with the vermouths playing a strong role. Even with a bold gin the…