MxMo Martinez: Ur doing it wrong
I’m coming in just under the wire for this month’s Mixology Monday — it’s still Monday somewhere, right? — where we’re kicking it old school with Bibulo.us and the theme of 19th century cocktails. I...
View ArticleTruly French French vermouth
Ever since I discovered I’d been making Martinezes the wrong way a few months ago, dry vermouth has been playing a bit part at my home bar. I always keep a bottle on hand but it’s put into service far...
View ArticleMxMo MexMar
That’s short for Mixology Monday Mexican Martinez… obviously. This month’s theme as chosen by Tristan at The Wild Drink Blog: This month’s Mixology Monday is all about twists on classic cocktails,...
View ArticleRye Boulevardier
It’s Mixology Monday! Er, Tuesday in my case. But it’s still Monday one time zone over, which is close enough for bartender time. Vidiot at Cocktailians hosts this month, choosing the theme of...
View ArticleTwo cocktails “against the wall”
Working as the Oregon brand ambassador for Lucas Bols, I spend much of my time promoting Bols Genever. However I also work with one of our other brands, the ubiquitous Italian liqueur Galliano. Both...
View ArticleGolden Lion
As further proof that the dream of the 90s is alive in Portland, I’m breaking down and putting an infused vodka drink on the Metrovino cocktail menu: 1 1/2 oz Dolin blanc vermouth 3/4 oz cumin-infused...
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