A sample cocktail from George J. Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks. I don’t know if this is a Kappeler original, and I haven’t checked to see if it’s in other cocktail manuals, but this one caught my eye as something period-appropriate, with the added benefit that I happen to have the ingredients on hand. Here’s Kappeler’s… Continue Reading
Modern American Drinks
A good drink at the proper time has a welcome in every clime. I’ve been collecting bartending manuals for a few years now, and for the most part I’ve managed to obtain either originals or reprints of some of the most influential and sought-after books on the topic. Still, there are a few major works… Continue Reading
Keeping in Touch
As folks continue to follow the link over from the old Blogspot site, I thought I should mention recent developments that will help regular readers keep up to date with upcoming posts. for those who like their content syndicated, I now offer an assortment of RSS feeds through Feedburner. To find out more and sign… Continue Reading
Welcome to the New Digs
Thanks for coming–please, take a look around the new place and let me know what you think. If you’re a regular visitor perplexed by my recent silence, this redesign should answer the question, “so if he’s not writing about drinks, what the hell is he doing?” And if you’re completely new to the site, then,… Continue Reading
Mixology Seminars
It’s been a while. Funny how the stomach flu can do that to a person’s interest in drink. But now that I’m hale and healthy again, I’m overdue in posting some events of BIG BIG significance for mixology-minded folks in the Seattle area. A little while back, I mentioned how I was privileged to participate… Continue Reading
