Pepper Bloody Mary


While attending a going away party for a former colleague, a friend and reader of the website Don Steele put this together to send our mutual friend off in style. You’ll want to make sure you have fresh peppers, as you’re going to use one for a garnish and you’ll want it to stand up […]

Fire and Ice


May 14, 2011 (Day 47) — Fire and Ice Let’s get some heat going on with our ice this evening. We’re being all sorts of gourmet tonight, making spicy tuna cakes with a cucumber jalapeno sauce. So we need something equally tasty to drink. Let’s just pile heat upon heat, too! Fire and Ice .5 […]

BONUS — Chicago Fire


October 28, 2010 (BONUS) — Chicago Fire The awesome and ever-talented Josh Davis and Ramon Henderson recently brought what they called a “Luxuy Drop” to a competition in Chicago. These guys are two of my closest mixology friends, so I always like to keep a close on eye what they’re doing. Especially since they’re rocking […]

Sangre de Zapata (Plus Monte Alban Mezcal Review)


October 16, 2010 (Day 259) — Sangre de Zapata Tequila’s lesser known sister, mezcal, is beginning to find popularity in the world of artisan cocktails. While related to tequila — in as much as it’s distilled from agave — there are some key differences between the two. This article from Southern California Public Radio offers […]

Caesar


June 16, 2010 (Day 137) — Caesar Canada. Our awesome neighbors to the north. I love ’em. Now, I’ll bashfully admit that most of my exposure to Canadian culture is through “Corner Gas” and “The Beachcombers” clips on You Tube. But, I have family that lives in Edmonton, so at least I have some sort […]