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Sorry, lady, but that is definitely not a Mint Julep. 16 Aug 2012 | 04:01 am
Years ago, I shared with you all a video from yet another bartending school or something that showed the most horrific excuse for a Mint Julep many of you have ever seen. It’s so bad that I’m honestly...
How to Not Fuck Up a Daiquiri 20 Jul 2012 | 02:51 am
Happy National, uh, Daiquiri Day? I can’t believe it’s already National Daiquiri Day and I’ve still got my National Margarita Day decorations up! I mean, I haven’t even begun to think about National S...
Brandy Old Fashioned 11 Apr 2012 | 05:12 am
In my opinion, one of the greatest triumphs of the cocktail renaissance is the rediscovery of the classic Old Fashioned. I’ve often spoken of how at some point after the repeal of Prohibition, the Old...
Vacuum Seal Oleo Saccharum 14 Mar 2012 | 05:27 am
I’ve said this before: I’m a lazy guy, and yet I’m a perfectionist. I want my cocktails perfectly-prepared, but I’d really rather not work too hard. With that in mind, I present my latest in perfectly...
The Most Important Bar Tool You’re Probably Not Using 16 Feb 2012 | 08:51 am
I have a confession for you: I can’t remember how to make a Mai Tai. I’m serious, I can’t. I mean, I know what goes in one, I know the legend of the drink, the names of the supposed creators, and the ...
I Make the Best Amaretto Sour in The World 10 Feb 2012 | 12:54 pm
No, really. I’m serious. In case you think I’m joking, or that you read that wrong, let me go on the record right now: I make the best Amaretto Sour you’ve ever had in your life. No ifs, ands or buts...
Bottled Carbonated Cocktails 11 Oct 2011 | 03:17 am
I guess I’m getting old. I don’t say this because my fortieth birthday is approaching like a speeding bullet, but this: I know that cocktail carbonation is the hot new thing right now, but if someone ...
The Kingston Club 3 Sep 2011 | 05:45 am
One advantage I have in my career – and believe me, I thank my lucky stars every day for my good fortune in this regard – is that I travel a lot. And when I do travel, I get to visit the greatest bars...
How to Price a Cocktail Menu 17 Jun 2011 | 03:13 am
Contrary to what you may have heard, there’s more to my job than coming up with cool mezcal cocktails and bitching about having to write the schedule. At the end of the day, I’ve got to approach this ...
Barrel Aged Cocktails 29 Dec 2010 | 10:00 pm
Note: This was originally posted on April 14, 2010. I’m updating the original post for our New York Times readers who might find their way here. Welcome! Inspired by a visit to see Tony Conigliaro at...
