Vote for the best drink created during TDN: Allspice Dram

TDN: Allspice produced some delectably fallish libations that warmed the soul and tickled the liver. Which one was the best? Pick wisely, as the winner will receive a seamless Yarai mixing glass from Cocktail Kingdom and a bottle of homemade dram from Colonel Tiki. Check out the recipes then vote! Note:...

December 8th, 2009 | Drink, Los Angeles | Read More

Rumfustian

He waved the man away and turned to Charles Mason. “Now, my young buck,” he said, “I have ten shillings here that say I can beat you at your favorite game of billiards. Want to bet? Of course you do. Well, let’s go down to the Merchant’s Coffeehouse and try our skill. And...

November 25th, 2009 | Drink, Los Angeles | Read More

Romeo & Juliet’s Sinful Cocktail

The Cup of Life and A Dash of Mint Celebrate Winter’s arrival with The Violet Hour’s own Juliet & Romeo. Described as one of the top 20 cocktails in America by GQ, the Juliet & Romeo’s succulent taste will make your winter troubles wither away with the leaves of fall. Think gin, lime,...

November 20th, 2009 | Drink | Read More

Mandeville

A few weeks ago while working my way through the 100 cocktails Bobby Heugel of Anvil in Houston thinks everyone should try at least once list, I was confronted with the Cuba Libre. The Cuba Libre is a step up from a standard Rum and Coke by including lime juice and often lime peel oils to the mix. ...

November 18th, 2009 | Drink, Los Angeles | Read More

Good Ol’ Harv – The Harvey Wallbanger

Sunday was National Harvey Wallbanger Day. Did you miss the parade? There are classic cocktails, and there are classic drinks. One of the latter is the Harvey Wallbanger. It has almost everything I think makes a great cocktail: a cool backstory, controversy about said backstory, a simple recipe with...

November 9th, 2009 | Drink, Los Angeles | Read More