While doing a bit of research for this blog post, I stumbled upon the following quote by Leonardo da Vinci: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simple and sophisticated is the perfect way to describe a well crafted Old-Fashioned. A cube of sugar, a few dashes of Bitters, a […]
Since 2013 is rapidly coming to a close, we thought we’d share a few of the cocktail recipes that have landed in our inbox over the past couple weeks. The “It’s just the booze dancing…” crew wishes all of you a very Happy New Year! ____________________________________ Brugal Rum […]
If Larry King wrote for us…. Being in the radio/tv/people business since 1907, you learn a few things, kid. Like calling everyone “kid”. You also learn that prune juice is a wonder drug. I use it on my dry skin, and shampoo with it. Works like a charm, kid. Morley […]
Just thought we’d share some cocktail making tips from the pros, courtesy of WhiskyCast HD, while we’re away exploring the magical libations that Disney has on offer at their Orlando, Florida theme parks and aboard one of their cruise ships. Stay tuned to hear all about our findings…
With Halloween just seven days away, I thought I’d share a few of the Halloween Cocktail recipes that have found their way to our inbox over the past week, because as the saying goes, “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker!”. So once you tire of raiding the […]
Ever since we received samples of Punt E Mes and Carpano Antica Vermouth back in late June, Limpd and I have been kicking around the idea of doing a post in which we would try to determine which of these Vermouths will make the better Manhattan cocktail. As […]
For the record, this is not the blog post that I set out to write. The blog post that I was planning to write was going to have the following title: “Cocktail Review – The Ginger Daiquiri”. So why the change of plans? Here’s what happened… Over the […]
On July 18, I shared the following dilemma with you: I now have 6 bottles of Limoncello and 4 bottles of Vanillacello in my basement, and I have no idea what to do with them. I realize that I could simply give a few of them away, but […]
“Never go in against a Sicilian when whisky is on the line!”– G-LO I enjoy Roulette, March Madness and Super Bowl pools, and even buying a lottery ticket every so often, but I would never consider myself to be a gambler. Like most people, I don’t like to […]
Back in December of 2012, Mrs. G-LO and I got together with some friends to celebrate Crafty Day, an annual holiday gathering that involves a plethora of food and drink as well as a bit of crafting (i.e. the ladies of the group get together to make something […]