A quiet and potent whiskey cocktail, much like it’s namesake.
Diamondback
October 21st, 2011 | by Marleigh | published in brandy, halloween, liqueur, recipes, rye, seasonal, whisk(e)y
A Drink for Saint Valentine
February 13th, 2011 | by Marleigh | published in seasonal
Drinks are for lovers on Valentine’s Day, so shake up something special for your sweetheart.
Final Ward
January 28th, 2011 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, rye, whisk(e)y
Musing on years new and old, and a rye-based Last Word variation all the way from New York City.
Prescription Julep
February 1st, 2010 | by Marleigh | published in brandy, cognac, recipes, rye, whisk(e)y
Just what the doctor ordered.
Cameron’s Kick
December 8th, 2009 | by Marleigh | published in blended, irish, mixers, recipes, scotch, whisk(e)y
A recipe that seems doomed to fail delights instead.
Bourbon Toddy
February 27th, 2009 | by Marleigh | published in bourbon, recipes, whisk(e)y
When you’re down with a cold, whiskey really is the best medicine.
Direct Action Cocktail
October 19th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in bourbon, whisk(e)y
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day and all our yesterdays light fools the way to dusty death.
Whiskey & Ginger Muddle
June 10th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in bourbon, liqueur, recipes, whisk(e)y
I splurged on some early apricots two weeks ago but my enthusiasm wasn’t rewarded; they were still a little too firm and bitter, so I had to turn to the old faithful dried apricots to get my spring stone fruit fix.
Blood and Sand
January 24th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, scotch, whisk(e)y
It occurred to me that a drink inspired by a matador could stand to be a little bit bloodier, so I turned to the Blood and Sand to use up my stash of fresh blood oranges.
Robert Burns Cocktail
January 7th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, scotch, whisk(e)y
Happy New Year, friends. 2007 was quite the year, in ways both positive and negative, but we came out of it hale and hearty and hoping that 2008 will keep all the promise it presently holds. As such, I’m cleaning out the queue and posting a lingerer—a post that I really meant to publish before [...]
Suffering Bastard
November 12th, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in bourbon, brandy, gin, mixers, MxMo, recipes, whisk(e)y
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 [...]
Scoff Law Cocktail
November 7th, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, mixers, recipes, rye, whisk(e)y
Generally I try to learn from my mistakes. Using all whole-wheat flour when making pancakes? Little bit like eating cardboard. Drinking anything of a color that resembles neon? Hangover. Taking on my sister at Dance Dance Revolution? Sweaty, pathetic failure. As a result, I don’t do these things anymore. Thus, when cruising through the Savoy [...]
Sea Captain’s Special
September 29th, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, rye, sparkling wine, whisk(e)y
I found this stashed in Esquire Drinks in the chapter on what to imbibe when you’re dealing with having had a bit too much. I didn’t realize this at the time, as I was looking for something to make with an open bottle of cava, so the hefty pour of whiskey didn’t seem strange to [...]
Vieux Carré
August 21st, 2007 | by Marleigh | published in brandy, liqueur, recipes, rye, whisk(e)y
Of late, most of my cocktail forays are motivated by a strong desire to unwind. I was trolling for something that would hit the spot and hit on the Vieux Carré over at Drinkboy. This one is a classic that I’ve floated past a few times, mostly because I always lack one of the ingredients. [...]
