Hangover: Do You Have a Good Cure?
A big glass of water at the end of an indulgent night usually sets me right the next day. If I’ve missed …
Mint Julep: Ice Is Nice at Coco Momo, Holborn
I missed the Kentucky Derby but that’s not the only time you can pucker your lips and sip one of these. I …
Cocktail: What Is It? Your Thoughts Appreciated!
What is a cocktail? Well, my husband seems pretty clear on what is *not* a cocktail. “A shandy is not a cocktail,” …
Shandy: A Cocktail Even a Weakling Can Take
Half a glass of lemonade, half a glass of lager and you’re done. Shandies are probably one of the easiest cocktails that …
Apple Martini: Did Someone Order a Sweet and Sour?
Apples don’t taste like this, but a cocktail isn’t supposed to completely recreate the sensation one gets when eating food. This drink …
Ginger Beard: It’s Not Orange, I Swear
If whisky had a sister, I think it’d be ginger mead. It’s sweet but earthy, and boy does it make a good cocktail …
Cinnamon and Apple: How Can You Go Wrong?
Have you ever licked your fork after eating a gooey piece of old-fashioned apple pie? Good, because then you know what you’re …
Sourz Apple: One More Ingredient to Buy Before the Weekend
Don’t tell me you’ve never downed a shot of this when offered at a party. Sourz spirited apple might not be the …
Mead: What Is This Stuff?
England is not renown for its wines but a year ago we picked this bit of loveliness from the Cheddar countryside. Ginger …
Fireball: Just When You Thought You Couldn’t Love Cinnamon More
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, cinnamon-sugar pretzels, cinnamon gum, even cinnamon toothpaste. Cinnamon is an extremely common flavour in the U.S. and Americans love …