Aquavit—It's Good

Posted by Erin Hollingsworth, May 09, 2008 at 12:05 PM by Erin Hollingsworth

You might know it as a restaurant (a very good one at that), you might know it as the tasty and diverse Scandinavian spirit that gives the restaurant its name or you might not know it at all, but however you know or don't know it, aquavit, the drink, is a delicious thing.

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Sazerac: The Ultimate Cocktail

Posted by Erin Hollingsworth, May 01, 2008 at 02:00 AM by Erin Hollingsworth

Ever looking for a nice after-work cocktail? How about a new aperitif? Perhaps it's a nightcap you desire? The amazing thing about the Sazerac is that it not only is awesome, but it's awesome all the time.

The much-discussed Sazerac is often credited as being the very first cocktail. Born in New Orleans it has a long history and evolution, including at various times various ingredients. What it has always had is Rye whiskey (not bourbon, not Irish whiskey, but Rye whiskey you see) and bitters. These were sometimes mixed with Pernod (or other anise-y booze) but more traditionally with absinthe.

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