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Negroni
Negroni is another timeless cocktail that has been around for more than a century, this time with an Italian origin. It is made from equal parts of London dry gin, Campari bitter, and sweet red vermouth. The genealogy of the Negroni is relatively straightforward. According to the most popular account, the Negroni is a direct descendant of the Americano cocktail, which itself evolved from the Milano-Torino cocktail. Continue reading Negroni Train’s A Comin’
This cocktail is crafted with the discerning palate of Concord grape enthusiasts in mind. Continue reading Train’s A Comin’ Harvest
Autumn descends, casting a spell of crisp air heavy with the earthy fragrance of fallen leaves. It’s a season that beckons us toward aromatic, robust, and soul-warming libations. Continue reading Harvest English Rose
English Rose – the cocktail that reflexes the quintessential English beauty, intertwining the concepts of women and flowers. Continue reading English Rose Amber Room aka Golden GlowPreakness Manhattan
Preakness Manhattan can be considered as an evolution of the well-known classic Manhattan cocktail. Continue reading Preakness Manhattan ArgentinaVancouver
Vancouver is one of the few cities with its own signature cocktail, a drink that, like the mythical Phoenix, enjoys periods of obscurity only to resurface. Interestingly, this cocktail is just a tad younger than the city itself—almost a century old, or perhaps even older, given the shrouded origins of its first mix. With Vancouver holding such significance in my heart, I couldn’t resist sharing the tale of this connected concoction. Continue reading Vancouver Fallen Leaves
As night frosts usher in the transformation from fall to winter and trees bid farewell to their last leaves, the opportune moment to savor the Fallen Leaves cocktail emerges. Continue reading Fallen Leaves Apple Blossom, recipe by Difford’s Guide
As the sakura blossoms gently fall, marking the culmination of their fleeting beauty, the apple trees burst forth in full bloom, announcing the arrival of spring’s crescendo. It is within this seasonal symphony that we unveil the third act of our spring mini-series: the Apple Blossom cocktail. Continue reading Apple Blossom, recipe by Difford’s Guide Dry Martini
“A martini should always be stirred, not shaken, so that the molecules lie sensuously on top of one another.” These words, attributed to Somerset Maugham, encapsulate the timeless allure of the martini, also described as “the elixir of quietude” by E. B. White and “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet” by H. L. Mencken. Continue reading Dry Martini |
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