Andrew Weir, an old friend of mine from Scotland and the recently-retired US Ambassador for Balvenie Scotch Whisky (that’s whisky without an e), recently tasted a small group of whisky lovers through the line-up of Balvenie. Balvenie is a ...
He we go again, dialing back the clock to pre-prohibition America and another classic cocktail worthy of a comeback…the Jack Rose. Apple brandy, hint of pomogranite from grenadine, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. What’s not to like? A ...
Nothing beats the heat of the Byron Nelson like a refreshing beverage, and lately I’ve surrendered to a British invasion known as the Pimm’s Cup. Pimm’s No. 1 is a fusion of gin, herbs and fruit extracts invented by London oyster bar owner ...
It’s Kentucky Derby time, which can mean only one thing of any real importance: Mint Juleps! Forget the Run for the Roses. Forget big hats. But don’t forget the mint and the bourbon, because the Mint Julep is one of the great American ...
When you discover an everyday wine you can pair with pasta or pork loin, a wine you can open and serve with confidence, you’ve hit the jackpot. The Jade Mountain La Provençale is just that sort of wine. It’s crafted from a blend of grapes ...
I don’t care if it’s Sunday or not, there’s nothing that compares to brunch on a beautiful spring day, sipping a Buck’s Fizz and enjoying nature’s bloom on a leafy patio. Huh? What’s a Buck’s Fizz? Don’t act so ...
It is time to raise a glass to a taxing American tradition: April 15th. (No, I have not been drinking!) I’m talking about an elixir called the Income Tax cocktail. Naturally, this is the time of year it always surfaces…for better or for ...