Tropical Tipsy Last time, we explored two sour-type cocktails in Embury’s list of six basic drinks, with a detailed look at brandies, before concluding with a brief mention of the third sour cocktail in that list, the daiquiri. In the present article, we will spend some more time on the daiquiri, delving into the wonderful…
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The Cocktail Chronicles (Part 7)
Brandy Blends In the previous article, we talked about fruit juices as modifiers, talking in detail about the basic ratios of base spirit, modifiers and balancers used in sour-type cocktails. Two of the most well-known examples of classic cocktails of this type include the sidecar and the daiquiri, both stalwarts of the cocktail collection, and…
The Cocktail Chronicles (Part 4)
The Extended Martini Family Last time, we began our discussion of the classic Martini by talking about gin, aromatic wines and the basic martini formula. That formula however, is a mere starting point for a dizzying array of martinis and martini variations. The proportions of a martini are hotly debated- it started with a 2:1…
The Cocktail Chronicles (Part 3)
Anatomy of a Martini The Martini is probably the most famous of all cocktails, not least due to a certain secret service agent (although his way of drinking a martini is undoubtedly unconventional, and to me, is not a martini at all- but more on that later!). However, martini has been well-known long before the…
The Cocktail Chronicles (Part 2)
Whiskey, Sugar, Bitters Last time, we started our exploration of cocktails with a brief historical overview and a quick look at some base spirits and liqueurs. It’s finally time to start mixing. In this part, we will start with the components of a cocktail, and dissect an all-time classic. The primary ingredient of a cocktail…
The Cocktail Chronicles (Part 1)
Beginnings The history of human civilization is intricately linked with the history of alcohol. Yes, that is a bold statement to make- but perhaps not surprising when we realise that alcohol permeates the entire natural world around us. From insects laying their eggs in places where there is an intense odour of ethanol and acetaldehyde,…
The Gourmet Glutton 