Martinez

One of the great things happening in the cocktail revolution is the reemergence of high quality vermouth.

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Mint Julep

I often wonder if that night launched a young bartender’s career or he found another occupation and tells stories of the horrible night he had to make all those mint juleps.

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Sazerac

When the rest of the country was muddling through the dark ages of cocktails, certain bars hung on to doing things the right way, and even fewer areas.  In certain communities there were lights that burned bright enough in the darkness that lit an entire area.  Some areas just don’t like changing period and clung to their traditions.  New Orleans is the latter.  If you ever need proof that time does stand still go to Galatoire’s for lunch on a Friday and see tables of young 20 something gentlemen all outfitted in blue blazers and sipping sazarac cocktails.  New Orleans […]

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Rock and Rye

Rock and rye, a drink dating back to the 1940’s, that calls for the infusion of rye liquer with spices, fruit, and homemade rock candy.

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