Tag: Wrap Up

  • Corpse Reviver #2 – Wow

    As I sit here sipping what will likely be my last Corpse Reviver #2 for the week I’m still in shock about how great this cocktail truly is.  I had heard a great deal of praise while researching on the web, but didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I have.  I didn’t even…

  • Corpse Reviver #1 – Big Glass o’ Brown Spirits

    This week I’ve been focusing most of my efforts on the Corpse Reviver #2.  In the intro post I mentioned that there was also a Corpse Reviver #1 in the Savoy Cocktail Book.  Feeling a need to do my due diligence I mixed up the CR #1 to get an idea what it was like. …

  • Hot Drunken Cider

    This has been a wonderful holiday week and I certainly hope you all had a great time as well.  I did spend a little time on a hot cider based cocktail, with much emphasis on the “little”.  Basically I made some mulled cider using a great organic pressed apple cider made locally and some standard…

  • Martinez – Okay, I guess

    I came to an interesting realization this week due to my experiments with the Martinez.  When I really enjoy a cocktail I find myself making it over and over again, trying recipe variations and noting the differences.  In the case of cocktails that I’m not in love with I tend to shy away from making…

  • Homemade Irish Cream – Bottled Awesome

    Making homemade Irish Cream is a yearly holiday tradition for me.  I’ve been making it for about 6 to 7 years and my friends and family have come to expect their yearly supply.  This year marked my highest production year, but as always I had a great time making it and have an even better…