Category Archives: Cocktails

What the Dilly-Yo?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by ac311sux

I subscribe to all kinds of food related newsletters and one that I am particularly fond of is all about spirits and cocktails. Most of the recipes I try to replicate from them are spin-offs because I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Brandy Alexander

Posted on January 13, 2011 by ac311sux

With the weather warming up a touch today, I began to miss the Holidays. I thought I’d turn back the hands of time – if only for the duration of time it took me to finish this drink. I made … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Cocktail

Posted on January 10, 2011 by ac311sux

I stumbled upon this photograph the other day and quite honestly I don’t even remember how I concocted it. It’s a shame too because it was delicious. Anyway, I know I used a pomegranate! So there you go, my mystery … Continue reading →

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Hot Buttered Rum

Posted on January 8, 2011 by ac311sux

Having already made eggnog for Thanksgiving, I wanted something different for Christmas. I thought about making something with peppermint but that was already old hat. Taking the really cold and rainy weather as a cue, I decided to make something … Continue reading →

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Sage Gimlet

Posted on December 19, 2010 by ac311sux

I bought a pair of coupe glasses today so I thought I’d out bang out a simple cocktail for a nightcap. Sage Gimlet3 oz. Gin2 oz. Lime Juice4-6 Leaves of Fresh Sage1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Sugar. In a cocktail shaker, … Continue reading →

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Copa d’ Oro (Santa Monica)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by ac311sux

Affinity – Scotch, Extra Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth & Orange Bitters. La Floridita – Rum, Lime Juice, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur & White Créme de Cacao.

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Zengo (Santa Monica)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by ac311sux

Sign at entrance. Fire Pit on the patio. Edemames X.O. – Whole Sauteed Edemames in Oyster Sauce & Sprinkled with Prosciutto Bits. Sake Sangria (left) – Sake, Red Wine, Mango, … Continue reading →

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Gin Gin Gin Mule

Posted on December 19, 2010 by ac311sux

I decided to make a variation of a Moscow Mule today and this is what I came up with (via the interwebz). This recipe is heavy with Ginger but the outcome is more reminiscent of a Mojito. The Ginger Beer … Continue reading →

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The Edison (Los Angeles – Downtown)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by ac311sux

½ The Edison’s Drink & Food Menu. This password entitled us to 2 complimentary drinks. Our complimentary drink: The Gold Rush – Bourbon, Honey & Lemon Juice. The Edison’s Happy Hour Food Menu. Kobe Beef Slider. Calamari. Cocktail … Continue reading →

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The Tar Pit (Los Angeles – West Hollywood)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by ac311sux

Sign on the door. “It’s not you…(left)” – Gin, Lime, Bell Pepper Syrup, Agave & Cantaloupe Puree. El Diablo (right) – Tequila, House-made Ginger Beer, Lime & Cassis. Bread n Butter Starter. … Continue reading →