Cocktails – Page 4 – The Cigar Smoking Man

Chambord White Chocolate Cocoa cocktail

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom

The Chambord White Chocolate Cocoa cocktail is great for winter or anytime you desire a sweet, fresh cocktail in cooler weather.

The Spicebox Crusta a riff on an old classic

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Here is my twist on a drink from the 1800’s. My thanks to Spicebox and Worldsbars for the samples used in this video. The Spicebox Crusta 1 1/2 ounces Spicebox Whisky 1/4 ounce triple sec 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 dashes bitters Bar Sugar Orange peel garnish Rim your glass with bar […]

Irish Coffee with Concannon Irish Whiskey

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Irish Coffee was created in the 1940’s by Joe Sheridan, Head Chef at Foynes in Shannon, Ireland.

Ciro’s Speakeasy a classic cocktail oasis

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Ambiance The short, winding pathway led to a nondescript wooden door. I gave a quick rap on the door with my knuckles. Moments later, the door’s peephole opens up and a voice from the other side asks for the password. I speak a pre-arranged phrase, the wooden door opens and my Wife and I […]

The Vodka Experience at Florida Cane Distillery

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Tom

Saturday night, my Wife and I did something different and attended a vodka tasting event at a the Florida Cane Distillery. The Florida Cane Distillery was started in 2012 by Lee Nelson and Pat O’Brien and was located at 501 S. Falkenberg Road in Tampa. It has since moved to Ybor City at the corner […]

The Fogg Cutter – a Tiki Tuesday cocktail for the home bartender

April 9, 2020October 26, 2020Tom

I’m kicking off this drink series with a potent little cocktail called the Fogg Cutter. There have been several iterations of this drink from the 1940’s to the 1970’s. I’m using the original 1940’s recipe because I’m a sucker for older, classic cocktails.

Tiki Tuesday: The Beginning

April 9, 2020October 26, 2020Tom

Towards the end of April, I was reviewing my cocktail book collection. I’ve been looking for something special to do for the summer. As I looked, I came across a Tiki book I had purchased and never got around to exploring. Once I saw it, I knew I had my answer and it was perfect […]