Tag: Cocktail
Friday Cocktail
The very first mixed drink I ever had was the Grasshopper. I remember it was the mid-nineties at a co-worker’s daughter’s wedding. Another co-worker happened to order the drink, and its unusual green color captivated me. I asked what it was and then ordered one. Ever since, I’ve tried dozens–all right maybe a hundred or so–mixed… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail
It may be this week’s Friday Cocktail, but you may want to wait for Sunday morning to try the classic brunch accompaniment, a Mimosa. Searching the web, it appears the Mimosa was created in the 1920s at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. A similar drink was apparently created in London around the same time. So… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail
Happy New Year! Pop the champagne or a variation of it. Try a Bellini! This fantastic drink originated at Harry’s Bar in Venice in the 1930s. Made with peach puree, champagne, and a dash of grenadine, it’s a delightful way to ring in the new year or celebrate any festivity. In Italy, the drink is… Read More ›
Friday Cocktails
For those who like sweeter drinks, here’s two drinks to try! Don’t they look colorful? Pictured left to right: The Appletini and the Cosmopolitan. Perfect colors for a Merry Christmas. The origins of the Cosmopolitan (Cosmo, for short) are debated, but the drink appears to date back to the 1970s. However, the drink really gained… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: the Gibson
Wait, what is that? There’s an onion in my martini?! This variation of the classic Martini is known as a Gibson. The most notable difference: the cocktail onion. It is believed the drink originated in San Francisco in the 1890s, according to some sources. Others claim it originated in New York City. Perhaps the drink’s creation… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: the Manhattan
Another one of my favorite drinks is the Classic Manhattan. The Manhattan cocktail dates back as far as the 1870s. As with the classic Martini, the Manhattan has variations in the proportions and ingredients, and it can be a very personalized drink. Choice or bitters and preference of whiskey or bourbon can be huge factors in taste… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: Blue Dolphin
Have you ever heard of a Blue Dolphin? I first encountered this drink about five years ago while attending the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Canada. It was a specialty drink on the menu at The Annex Room restaurant. As of a year ago, it was still available there. I’m not sure if the restaurant created… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: the Classic Martini
Enjoy a Friday Cocktail! The Friday Cocktail will be a regular feature of this site, though not necessarily weekly. And it fits in nicely with the theme of this blog. Up first, The Classic Martini. The origins of the martini date back as early as the 1860s, but the drink as we know it today… Read More ›
The Poisoned Martini 