Hong Kong Cognac
Cognac has become a sought-after luxury in China, but like Scotch, it's not to the taste of many drinkers there. Fortunately, the mixer of choice used to make it palatable--7UP--…
Pimm’s Cup Recipe
You don't have to be watching tennis at Wimbledon to enjoy a Pimm's Cup, it's enjoyable any time it's warm. And though the original English version is made with Schweppe's…
Best Tequila for Margaritas
You can make expensive margaritas or cheap ones, and the taste shouldn't be all that different, if you use the right ingredients. 1) Premium Margaritas require Cointreau and medium-priced 100% blue…
Best Rum for a Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a simple but perfect cocktail, a sublime mix of rum, sweet, and sour. It's easy to make, and puts your guests in an instant tropical mood. Best…
Best Gin For Martini
A Martini is the quintessential drink to enjoy in a well-appointed hotel bar, but there's this, by writer Kingsley Amis, "The best dry martini known to man is the one…
Jameson Whiskey and Q Ginger Ale
There's no question that whiskey and ginger ale belong together. Jack and Ginger is a legend, and the Horse's Neck cocktail blends bourbon and ginger ale, with a lemon peel…
Sidecar Drink Recipe Better Than the Original
The traditional Sidecar is equal parts Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Being traditional doesn't always mean best, and that's very true with this classic cocktail. This drink tastes much better with more…
This Instant Espresso is Good
I love a big cup of coffee, made fresh in a coffee press, to savor and sip during morning rituals (Les matins). Though I'll oft crave a second cup, it induces caffeine…