Oh man, I have so many questions. Who exactly is out there milking tigers, and why do they think (or, even creepier, know) this drink should be named after it? Do they still have all of their limbs? I can’t imagine they do; we’ve all seen Tiger King by now, but not even Joe Exotic […]
Category: Brandy
Merry Widow
Oh man, I could talk about this one for a long time. It’s incredibly simple – just 3 ingredients, if you count the cocktail cherry – but it’s this simplicity that really enhances the entire experience. Despite every ingredient being cherry flavoured, this cocktail is far from one note; there’s a surprising number of levels […]
Olympic
Now that we’re getting into the winter months, it’s a good idea to have a firm repertoire of warming drinks under your belt. Just to tide you over, y’know? Sure, there’s nothing wrong with classics like mulled wine or a Hot Toddy, but every now and then it’s fun to branch out and try something […]
Apple Brandy Sour
Normally, when you encounter a wild Sour – and gosh darn it, they are wild – the inside of your cheeks almost involuntarily pucker in anticipation of the joyfully tartness that you’re about to enjoy. The fact that your mouth actually begins to salivate is a testament to the impact they can have on a […]
Ambrosia
Ambrosia. Nectar of the Gods, believed to grant immortality to those who were lucky enough to consume it. So that means this is a fantastic cocktail right? No. No no no no no no no. Repeat ad infinitum or simply substitute that entire sentence to a HELL NAW, the choice is yours but the result […]
American Beauty
The American Beauty is the liquid definition of a dark horse. If you glance at the ingredients list you’ll see brandy, crème de menthe, dry vermouth, ruby port?! and more – where does the madness end?! Surely they can’t marry well together, I mean I was half expecting the kitchen sink to be listed at the end! To […]
La Jolla
I’m not sure what I expected from La Jolla when I first read the name. Perhaps I foolishly assumed it would be a bright, happy cocktail that made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you drank it. Did I see ‘Jolla’ and think jolly, or did I hear the Spanish sounding name and […]
Metropolitan
The Metropolitan is…. well, frankly it’s a bit on the strong side of things. An equal combination of brandy and sweet vermouth will certainly do that to a drink I suppose, but you might have thought that the simple syrup would balance out the potent aftertaste that comes through from the brandy – in which case […]
Castro Cooler
The Castro Cooler is a deceptive little number – despite the fact that each cocktail contains a teaspoon of sugar and an ounce and a half of orange juice, this cocktail is surprisingly unsweet after the initial sip. Instead, the combination of rum and apple brandy comes through quite clearly and leaves you with a […]
Between the Sheets
Okay, so this is another post which has a bit of a story to it, so just bear with me and/or skip to the recipes if that’s how you’re feeling today. As you may have noticed, there are 2 different, but slightly similar, recipes at the bottom of the page together with 2 different, but […]