I’d say don’t get me started on Don not drinking wine, but I think this blog proves that I can, do, and will get all up in his grill about it. He is so stubborn, drinking cocktails even all through dinner. So here it is. Don’s dumb drink of choice. old fashioned 2 dashes Angostura bitters … Continue reading
Happy Easter! It’s a day filled with lots of yummy holiday brunches and dinners, and here’s a perfect cocktail for the day. First because I’m newly into Aperol – we had it at the end of a long though awesome day of wine tasting and it was the perfect bitter balance to all the sugar. … Continue reading
SO good. Great aperitif before dinner, and really easy since you don’t have to mix anything. Just put the Amaro in a glass with a few ice cubes and an orange slice. Tastes like bitter blood orange (amaro means bitter in Italian). It’s a grape distillate that’s aged aged for 5 years in oak barrels. … Continue reading
I love love love port cocktails. I had a ton of great ones at the Yeatman last September, and they seem especially inspired for a Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating with an actual Valentine or you’re just in love with yourself, one of these will add to your day. the saint valentine 1 1/2 oz. … Continue reading
Very excited about our new recurring post, Cocktail Friend! We’re kicking it off with a good one. As any style-centric New Yorker knows, Fashion Week officially starts today. The shows have spread throughout the city in recent years, but anyone in the industry will make at least a few trips to the tents at Lincoln … Continue reading
Boating on the Douro for cocktail hour – some YUM cocktails with Chip’s Dry white port, tonic and fresh mint. You can’t get the Chip’s Dry in the states, will have to get some before I leave! Having it with some roasted almonds from their tree and homemade potato chips. Salt/sweet perfection. A baron died … Continue reading
I absolutely love port and often drink it after dinner in the winter. It’s pruny, sweet, thick and warms you up by the fire. Much to grapefriend’s summer happiness, they now make a rosé style! Just like rosé wine, the pink version of port gets its color from the juice’s short exposure to the grape skins. … Continue reading
Oooooooh look who won the French Open! Not much of a surprise but still it’s quite a feat, especially with the rain delay and everything. Surely, it earns Rafa some grapey goodness. We could easily just pop open some Champagne – the region’s about an hour from Paris. But I think it would be much … Continue reading
