The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
An ode to one of America’s best exports: the classic, New York style cocktail bar Continue reading The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
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How to Make Martinis for American Independence Day
A British guide to enjoying the definitive classic American drink on your national day. Continue reading How to Make Martinis for American Independence Day
Fusion Style Avocado Sashimi
An absolutely delicious and ridiculously moreish dish that feels both futuristic with its zing but deeply comforting with its soft guac-based flavours. Continue reading Fusion Style Avocado Sashimi
A Recent Lemon Drop Martini
A shotgun wedding of zesty citrus, heady orange, sweet and sour all married up in a sugar-rimmed glass by vodka marauding with intent. Continue reading A Recent Lemon Drop Martini
The Martini at Dee’s Cafe, Pittsburgh
A good old fashioned drink in a good old fashioned bar Continue reading The Martini at Dee’s Cafe, Pittsburgh
50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
This is a lovely gin that makes a good martini and a particularly nice gin and tonic. Before I even tasted it I read that it had won double gold at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, the arguable birthplace of the Martini. A good sign! I’m also in love with the branding. Port Chilkoot Distillery is located in Southeast Alaska and makes a … Continue reading 50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
This is one of my favourite places in the world. Oyster happy hour is a must! I’ve previously mentioned how well seafood goes with a martini, especially the simplistically delicate oyster, so a bar/restaurant that specialises in briny goodness was always going to get me excited. However, I’ve got to focus on the martini and not get too ahead of myself. Using my martini rating … Continue reading The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier… Drunk
Who would serve a jug or pitcher of martini at a party? Oh wait, only Kim Philby, one of Britain’s most notorious traitors. I’ve just read a book entitled “a spy among friends” by Ben MacIntyre. It was the first book I’ve read in a long time that I struggled to put down. It documents the story of Harold ‘Kim’ Philby as he worked his … Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier… Drunk
How to make an Old Fashioned Cocktail
This is a slight departure from my normal work, but I’ve got a cold and was craving something less potent and more sweet and fruity than a martini. Enter the Old Fashioned cocktail. Apparently emerging in the early 1800s (it might even have evolved towards the late 1700s), this drink is a lot older than a Martini. It also has a reputation for being … Continue reading How to make an Old Fashioned Cocktail
The hot hot Sriracha martini
It’s a thing now. What do Thais and Texans have in common? A penchant for spicy food. I have a good friend, currently in Texas, who recently announced his addiction to Sriracha hot chilli sauce, a fiery concoction from Thailand. A US national and an Arabist, he has a very interesting career and academic background, with some very intriguing (and often hilarious) tales from London … Continue reading The hot hot Sriracha martini
The Martini Socialist 