I loooooooove a Bloody Mary. Even before they became a “spectacle” drink, loaded with more garnishes than the Golden Corral buffet – we’re talking rotisserie chickens, whole cheeseburgers, lobster claws and more! – they always […]
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Dr Thirsty Classic: The Vodka Tonic
Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple! Enough hunting down extracts of this and essence of that! A classic Vodka Tonic is what the evening calls for. With something this simple, go for a quality […]
“The Hemingway”: Pink Grapefruit, Amped Up With Vodka
This cocktail, from the Algonquin hotel lobby bar, is simple: Pink Grapefruit juice and vodka, with a little simple syrup to take off the edge. Here’s our version, inspired by the original. (Similar to the […]
From The Drinklab: Lemon Ginger Splash
This spring splash is deliciously fresh and crisp. No alcohol. Ha! Just Kidding. What I meant to say was this drink is just as deliciouswithout the vodka.) Just five simple ingredients and some ice. Here’s how […]
Sip A Raspberry Lemon Parker at The Algonquin’s “Blue Bar”
The Algonquin’s revamped “Blue Bar” is a fusion of traditional wood paneled walls and leather upholstery bathed by a wall of blue light. But it’s the pinkish glow of their “Raspberry Lemon Parker” cocktail that […]
Basil Coconut Gimlet
Having drinks with my friend and coworker Courtney is enough to make me enjoy whatever I get from the bar. But this Coconut Basil Gimlet from the Stone Rose Lounge in Hollywood, California started the evening […]
Bloody Mary’s At The St. Regis Come With A Story
Whether you’re a New Yorker or a vistor, you really need to experience The King Cole Bar in the St. Regis Hotel. Not only for the ambience, but for the drink that was born there. […]