The Casino cocktail, a classic dating back to the 1930s, falls under the Daisies category, known for their boozy, savory/sour profile. The original recipe calls for Old Tom Gin, but London Dry works well. To make it, mix gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters, then strain and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
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Brandy Crusta Cocktail
I’ve been deeply into classic New Orleans cocktails, especially the Sazerac, Vieux Carré, A La Louisiane, and Creole. Here I’ve made a modified Brandy Crusta using Armagnac, Grand Marnier, and ginger simple syrup instead of the original ingredients. This adjustment gave the drink a spicier kick and less sweetness.
Creole Cocktail
My fascination with New Orleans cocktails led me to the Creole Cocktail, featuring rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and maraschino liqueur.
Vieux Carré Cocktail
The Vieux Carré cocktail, originating from New Orleans in the 1930s, features a blend of rye whiskey, Armagnac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters. Despite differing pronunciations, it remains a popular choice. The process involves mixing the ingredients with ice and garnishing with a Luxardo cherry. The debate over pronunciation adds an interesting touch to its history.
Man o’ War Cocktail
The Man o’ War cocktail is named after a renowned racehorse and has a mysterious origin, likely originating in mid-20th century Kentucky. The cocktail’s balance of sweet Grand Marnier and vermouth with the sharpness of lemon juice and high-proof bourbon creates a delightful flavor. To make, shake bourbon, Grand Marnier, vermouth, and lemon juice, then strain and garnish.
Corpse Reviver No 2 Cocktail
Recently I have been obsessed with old school cocktails. The more I research the more I find that intrigues me. Also, the more I Google the more cocktails come up in my feeds, in search and on socials. This one didn’t come to me either by search or my feed. I found a revised version…
Electric Amber Old Fashioned Cocktail
Who doesn’t love an Old Fashioned? This is a delicious and unique spin from the folks at Verdana.
Paper Plane Cocktail
The Paper Plane, named after the popular song by M.I.A., is a cool and popular whiskey cocktail. Equal parts of Bourbon, and two Italian liquors plus fresh lemon juice make for a very fun adult beverage. Amaro and Aperol are readily available at most liquor stores and are great additions to your liquor cabinet. The…
Seared Salmon, Succotash, Creamy Corn Sauce and Lemon Confit
This one was inspired by an episode of TasteMade‘s Make This Tonight, TV show. Years ago I made a Sweet Corn Soup and the creamy corn sauce recipe reminded me very much of that meal. It really honors the fresh seasonal corn we have right now. Seared Salmon with a Corn and Asparagus Succotash, Creamy…
Spice Rubbed Pork Loin, Local Roasted Root Vegetables, Arugula and Mustard Jus
I get ideas for meals from all over the place. One of my favorites is getting email from my favorite restaurants with updated menus or specials. This particular meal came from that exact source. A local favorite, The Anchorage, emailed a take home meal. I made this up based on their description. I added the…
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