Although I'd never used cocktail foamer before, or seen it mentioned in a recipe, over the years, I'd spotted the odd bottle on a supermarket shelf and wondered, Was this a bar essential I'd somehow missed? This week, cocktail shaker in hand, I set out to investigate.
With all the fresh, juicy citrus in season right now, I've been on a bit of a sours kick. Jack Roses, Bourbon Sours, Margaritas, and Daiquiris all sound refreshingly good. The other night, I was in the mood for a classic sour I hadn't made in a long time: the Sidecar. Problem was, I was missing an important ingredient.
Martinis and Manhattans have been experiencing something of a shakeup lately. Recent changes in the availability of two iconic brands of bar staples are affecting the way we mix our drinks.
Margaritas, Daiquiris, Whiskey Sours, Sidecars... With their perfect balance of tart and sweet, drinks belonging to the boozy, citrus-y sours family have always been some of my very favorites. But up until this week, there was one classic sour I still hadn't tried making at home: the Jack Rose cocktail.
Q: True or False? Spirits are completely shelf stable. Unlike wine, which can sometimes develop an off taste during storage, or rapidly go downhill once it's been opened, liquor will keep indefinitely.
A: Well, yes and no. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your favorite bottle.
This past year I've had the chance to explore some exciting new territory. I've taken creative risks inside and outside the kitchen with some admittedly mixed - but rewarding - results. So, in choosing my favorite posts for 2009 at The Kitchn, I found myself drawn to those with an adventurous, expansive spirit. Here are 15 that have had a special resonance for me:
A fresh-tasting blend of cold milk, cream and eggs seasoned with sugar, vanilla and nutmeg and spiked with dark, rich liquor, homemade eggnog is a far cry from the cloying, chemical-laden stuff that comes from cartons. And the biggest surprise? It's quick and easy to prepare.
Last week we sampled a pair of festive holiday punches - and our readers shared some of their own great recipes as well. This week we're going to take a look at one last important detail: Ice.
This Good Question comes from reader, Kristen, just in time for party season: I'm throwing my first holiday party for some close friends and colleagues soon and was wondering if any readers or contributors at The Kitchn know of a great holiday punch to make for my guests. Thank you!
Looking for a hot drink to cozy up to on a crisp fall evening? Something with the sweetness of apples and honey, the bright zing of ginger and lemon, and a little extra boozy warmth? How about a Hot Apple-Ginger Toddy?
Times have changed and the choices keep growing. With all the newly available organic spirits on the market, the eco-conscious drinker now has plenty of sustainably sourced, pesticide-free cocktail options.
Want to toast the end of the summer in style? How about mixing yourself up a cool, elegant Lillet Sin?
Q: The Tom Collins, John Collins, Gin Fizz, Sloe Gin Fizz, Ramos Gin Fizz - and Violet Fizz. They're all related. Do you know how?
If that quote from Chandler isn't enough to make you want to try this tangy old-time cocktail, maybe Julie & Julia or Mad Men will be...
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