New Cocktail: The Last Word

For the fatigued palate…just what the doctor ordered! If I ever had a cold and had to go to work–at least during my waitressing years–Elsie, the old German matriarch of the night crew, would have me sip a shot of Green Chartreuse (maybe that’s redundant, but there is a Yellow Chartreuse!) Boy would that stuff (more…)

Mezcal Sour …OMGosh….

Mezcal Sour 1½ oz. fresh lime juice 1½ oz. Mezcal 1 oz. Amaro Montenegro 1 tsp. light agave nectar 1 large egg white Angostura bitters and lime twist (for serving) Shake lime juice, mezcal, amaro, agave, and egg white in a cocktail shaker (or in a tightly lidded 1-qt. glass jar) until frothy, about 1 (more…)

Southern Favorites: Hurricane & Alabama Slammer

Hurricane (my Mardi Gras pick) 0.75 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 0.75 oz Captain Morgan White Rum […I just used dark rum and white rum but I bet it’s even better with spiced rum….] 2 oz passion fruit juice (welch’s makes a great passion fruit juice blend in a carton) 1 oz orange juice (more…)