Last night Dr T and I enjoyed a cultural night out at Nottingham Playhouse to see their production of Blithe Spirit. From this one would deduce that essential kit in many households of the time was a cocktail shaker and a ready supply of martini glasses! There was a long debate on the way home [...]
Entries Tagged as 'cocktails'
The Saturday Session – In Search of the Perfect Dry Martini
September 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Food Writing, Foodie things to do, Foodie treats, Recipes, Saturday Session, Spirits
Tags:Blackwood's Gin·Blithe Spirit·cocktails·dry martini·gin·Hendrick's Gin·martini·Noel Coward·vermouth
The spirit of Cognac
July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Foodie blogs, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, Places to eat, Recipes, Spirits
Before you read this, you might want to mix yourself a drink: Cognac Summit Put a piece of lime zest and four thin strips of fresh ginger into a glass. Pour in 2cl of Cognac VSOP. Press lightly 2 to 3 times with the aid of a drumstick (I think my translation may leave something [...]
