The Friday Cocktail: Bartender’s Choice
This Friday, we’re doing something a little different. I’m meeting a friend at the Gramercy Park Hotel for a rooftop drink on the terrace. The roof here is perfect all year-round — cozy and warm when it’s cold out and cool when it’s hot and humid. I’ll be ordering the bartender’s choice. And I suggest...
The Friday Cocktail: Champagne
This is a short and sweet Friday Cocktail. It’s Valentine’s weekend: drink champagne. And if you can, make it an extra special bottle. Why not? Cheers! K
The Friday Cocktail: Aviation
When we started talking about this column, my mind immediately went to the Aviation. It’s one of my favorite mixed drinks. I first had it a few years ago as a bartender’s choice, and have been making it at home ever since. It’s a perfect excuse to buy Crème de Violette, which will last you...
The Friday Cocktail: Dirty Chai Toddy
I’m into being virtuous now that the holidays are over but it’s the weekend, and it finally feels like winter, so I want something kind of indulgent to take the chill out of my bones. I’m taking another shot at bourbon — I’m convinced that it warms you up better than any other type of...
The Friday Cocktail: Aperol Mimosa
Well, it’s Friday and you know what that means…cocktail time! This week I’m continuing the citrus theme by adding a litte kick to your classic mimosa. I plan to drink this in the evening as an aperitif and then with brunch in the morning. I’m of the belief that any type of bitter is good...
The Friday Cocktail: Rebujito
It’s a new year and it seems like we’re all trying to be a bit more mindful about what we consume. I, for one, am definitely over hearty, meaty dishes and warm, sweet drinks and am on to things that feel clean, light, and healthy. When thinking of what to drink this weekend I decided...
The Friday Cocktail: French 75
I’ve previously written about my favorite champagne cocktails, but I felt the French 75 was worth revisiting just in time for New Year’s Eve! My first time trying this cocktail was at Mandrake in Los Angeles a year ago just before the new year, and I was instantly hooked! I love that this cocktail isn’t...
The Friday Cocktail: Bourbon Bramble
I’ve been convinced for a few years that bourbon was not for me. “It tastes so manly and stings on the way down” was my common complaint. While it certainly warms you up on a cold winter night, I’ve always passed on it. Enter the Bourbon Bramble from Saveur. A (of Certain Ladies) sent me...
The Friday Cocktail
It might go without saying that the ladies here enjoy a good drink every now and then. While a glass of wine goes well with dinner, and champagne is never a bad idea, sometimes a cocktail is more exciting. We all have our favorite spots for fancy drinks but sometimes we want to mix one...