The wintry weather had me in the mood for a smooth, indulgent cocktail this past weekend. I was making a big batch of carnitas and wanted a few cocktails before dinner. In light of the carnitas, I found myself leaning to the Mexican coffee liqueur Kahlua and from there it was just a short jump [...]
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January 4, 2010
What I’m drinking …
My own homebrew! I’ve been enjoying the fruits of my own labor for about a month now and I feel confident enough to declare this batch a success. You may recall a recent post in which I described a homebrewing experience.
At the time, I had a certain degree of trepidation about the quality of my [...]
September 27, 2009
What I’m drinking …
There is an affliction upon American beer and it’s called “lite.”
It seems if folks drink beer they’re of two sorts. Those who are committed snobs who aren’t phased by paying $10 for a six pack of their favorite triple hopped, organic India Pale Ale, or those who only drink light beer.
To me, light beer is [...]
August 26, 2009
What I’m drinking …
When it’s time for that frosty beverage at the end of the day most folks turn to beer, wine or perhaps a cocktail. One option that doesn’t get picked often, in the U.S. at least, is cider.
Fermented apple juice may just sound nasty, but I would recommend you give it a try. On a whim [...]
June 26, 2009
What I’m drinking …
A little sweetness every now and then, it ain’t a bad thing.
Now, for full disclosure I should say that X Winery is where Christine works, but that has not infringed upon my objectivity as a journalist. I’ve been enjoying X’s new white blend, appropriately called White X. This is a novel blend of mostly sauvy [...]
June 18, 2009
What I’m drinking …
An authentic German Hefeweizen like Paulaner’s has an irresistible structure and balance. This is not just a beer, but a well designed beer. And not just well designed, but structured in such a way it’s as if you just couldn’t think of a better way to blend the components of water, malt and hops. This [...]
May 25, 2009
What I’m drinking …
The word of the day is caipirinha. I think I butcher it every time I say it, but the pronunciation is kai-pur-een-ya. This is reportedly the national drink of Brazil. I wish I had been to Brazil or knew some native Brazilians to confirm it.
I do know from field research and trials at home that [...]
May 18, 2009
What I’m drinking …
After a few shots on a hot day, you get a little tired of just slugging back straight booze. You need something calmer, more meditative. Cocktails. Tasked with mixing some mixers with some party fixers, I improvised with cranberry juice, Kiwi Strawberry Snapple and Skyy vodka. Everything tastes better chilled down and shaken up. The [...]
