Cocktails Archives - The Boozy Epicure

The Swollen Gland Cocktail

September 28, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Chartreuse, Gin, orange

I’ve written before about the Monkey Gland cocktail which, despite it’s unfortunate name, is a crazy delicious drink. It’s refreshing, fruity, and with a hint of anise to contrast and add complexity. The Swollen Gland cocktail is a play on the Monkey Gland, turning down the orange, removing the grenadine,... Read More

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Gin Gin Gin!

July 31, 2017 Gin, sloe gin

There is a lovely bar here in Orlando, perhaps my favorite in O-Town, named Hanson's Shoe Repair. Named after Andrew Hanson's 1894 "Hanson Shoe Repair Shop," it's a speakeasy serving up Prohibition style libations and twists on classics. The bar itself requires a password for entry and is located on... Read More

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The Perfect Gin and Tonic

May 31, 2017

I'm a serious gin fan. For years I wasn't. I thought gin smelled like those artificial pine scented air fresheners and I wouldn't go anywhere near it. Then I had a gin and tonic. A clean, refreshing, aromatic gin and tonic with a squeeze of lime. It was like a light... Read More

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The Monkey Gland Cocktail

January 9, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Gin, grenadine, orange

To be honest, the Monkey Gland cocktail sounds gross. Glands are not particularly appetizing. But who am I to rename a cocktail, particularly when it's been around since the 1920s? It is what it is, but trust me, it's delicious. I was first introduced to this drink by the PDT... Read More

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The Green Deacon Cocktail

January 5, 2017January 9, 2017 absinthe, Gin, grapefruit, sloe gin

I'm making cocktails today and starting with the Green Deacon. There are some drinks I love immediately, then there are those that take time. I can't say that I honestly love the Green Deacon cocktail, but I do keep coming back to it. From PDT genius, Jim Meehan, the Green... Read More

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The Sazerac – A New Orleans Tradition

October 2, 2016January 5, 2017 absinthe, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

The official cocktail of New Orleans, the Sazerac, has a storied history. Some claim it to be America's first ever "cocktail." Whether that is true or not is beyond the scope of this blog, but it is understood that the story of the Sazerac began with Antoine Amedie Peychaud. Peychaud owned... Read More

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Frosé – the Perfect Summer Cocktail

August 29, 2016May 30, 2017

I don't remember where I first heard about Frosé. It had to have been on social media, but seemingly out of nowhere, Frosé took over all my feeds. Everyone was sitting outside in some gorgeously sunny and trendy locale drinking Frosé. I knew I had to give it a try. So... Read More

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Cherry Old Fashioned

June 11, 2015October 2, 2016 Cherry Heering, Whiskey, Whisky

There is nothing wrong with a classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Whisky, bitters, and sugar combine beautifully to make a gorgeous drink. I'll admit, I can be a bit fussy when it comes to making Old Fashioneds. I prefer to start with a sugar cube, add my bitters, and muddle with... Read More

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Black Manhattan

April 18, 2015September 6, 2016 Ramazzotti, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

Classic cocktails are classic for a reason. A well made Manhattan is a thing of beauty, balanced and complex, slightly sweet and boozy, and perfectly highlighting your whiskey of choice. Like most things though, variety is the spice of life and always has me interested in trying something new. Recently,... Read More

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The Bee’s Knees Cocktail

March 19, 2015September 6, 2016 Gin

My love of cocktails comes from the same place as my love of cooking. I find the idea of taking ingredients and creating something special, something personalized, to be fun, exciting, and extremely rewarding. It is far different than my love of wine. Wine is all about context. I want... Read More