There was so much to talk about at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans that I decided to do the report in two parts. Part II is coming next week (hopefully!)
Category: cocktails
Some spring sips
The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention is coming up (April 18-21 at Caesars in Las Vegas) and I’ll be there scoping out some new drinkable innovations. To set the mood, here are a couple of cocktails using a couple of the spirits that will be exhibiting at the convention’s expo. “Barrel Hidden in the…
Hey, NYC: Mardi Gras w/ me!
This Tuesday, Feb. 9, I will be teaming up with the creators of the new cocktail/speakeasy app, Hooch, to celebrate Mardi Gras at the West Village bar, Nighthawks, 679 Greenwich St. Entrance is free, but there’s an option to purchase a copy of The Year of Drinking Adventurously ahead of time via EventBrite. Get your ticket—free…
The Drinkable Week: Nothing But Star Wars!
The Drinkable Week returns! In honor of the epic success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this week is all about drinking in a galaxy far, far away. Happy holidays…and may the Force be with you!
Crafthouse, Game of Thrones gift box & CheersNY spirits, beer, cider and wine fest
. Constellation invests in a new house, some fan favorites are returning to Westeros and New York artisanal producers spread the cheer—all on the latest edition of The Drinkable Week.
Drinkable Image: Otto’s Shrunken Head, New York
A little tiki love today from Otto’s Shrunken Head, one of the preeminent tiki bars in the U.S., located on East 14th St. in Manhattan. Stop in for any number of Polynesian-inspired potent refreshers like Otto’s Octane, Pinky’s Potion, Naughty Nell or a Patty’s Poison. The back room hosts live acts, showcasing everything from punk to…
