January 14th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in MxMo, brandy, pisco
Earthier and drier in profile than a traditional amber-hued brandy, this drink amps up the sweetness to counteract the rougher edges of Peruvian brandy, also known as pisco.
January 8th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in MxMo, brandy
Only six days left to come up with your brandy concoctions for the first MxMo of 2008! Get your posts ready and send me an email with the link by midnight (PST) Monday, January 14 to be included in the roundup.
December 3rd, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in MxMo, brandy, gin, liqueur
Happy Repeal Day Mixology Monday, everyone! As usual, I’m late to the party, as I (naturally) forgot my camera elsewhere over Thanksgiving and just got it back.
The theme of this month’s challenge has to do with a very special day, that being December 5th, the anniversary of the day that the 21st amendment was ratified, [...]
November 12th, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in MxMo, bourbon, brandy, gin, mixers, whiskey
It’s Mixology Monday again, this time hosted by gin enthusiast Jay over at Oh Gosh!
This drink is something of a pain. See, there are two Suffering Bastards in the world—this drink, which was invented at Shepherd’s Hotel in Cairo by a fellow named Joe Scialom, and the tiki version that came about via Trader Vic. [...]
October 15th, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in MxMo, liqueur, mixers, rum
This year is screaming by so fast it’s hard to believe. Another month gone, another MxMo come to visit! This month’s theme is pairings, hosted by the lovely Liquid Muse, Natalie. I will admit to being really excited about this one, as it marries two of my favorite things: cooking and cocktails. I spend much [...]
