Rum – The Gentleman's Companion

Admiral Schley Punch

Oh, hello there! I’m back from my longer-than-intended hiatus and excited to share more of Charles H. Baker’s drinks with […]

By Jeff Posted on March 29, 2011 – 7:15 am | Also posted in 5 Stars, Baker Drinks, Bourbon, Lime, Sugar | Comments (2)

The Gentleman’s Companion includes an uncommonly large number of drinks that specify fresh pineapple as a garnish, and as mentioned […]

By Jeff Posted on January 18, 2011 – 6:47 am | Also posted in 3 Stars, 4 Stars, Angostura Bitters, Baker Drinks, Lime, Maraschino, Simple Syrup | Comments (1)

After running out of St. Cecelia Society Punch on New Year’s Eve, I was forced to throw together another tasty […]

By Jeff Posted on January 7, 2011 – 9:05 am | Also posted in 5 Stars, Baker Drinks, Champagne, Club Soda, Cointreau, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Sugar, Wine (Red) | Comments (1)

Happy new year, everyone! I began 2011 by hosting a New Year’s Eve party for 15 guests, and what better […]

By Jeff Posted on January 4, 2011 – 7:24 am | Also posted in 5 Stars, Apricot Brandy, Baker Drinks, Champagne, Club Soda, Cognac, Lemon, Pineapple, Sugar, Tea (Green) | Comments (1)

Charles H. Baker, Jr., was given his recipe for the Lalla Rookh Cocktail “on a Trip Home from Yokohama in […]

By Jeff Posted on December 19, 2010 – 11:26 pm | Also posted in 4 Stars, Baker Drinks, Cognac, Cream, Non-Baker Drinks, Sugar, Vanilla Cordial | Comments (1)

As relief from the recent spate of dicey Baker drinks, I thought I’d post this Thanksgiving-themed cocktail that I came […]

By Jeff Posted on November 19, 2010 – 7:37 pm | Also posted in 5 Stars, Allspice Dram, Cardamom, Cognac, Egg White, Lemon, Maple Syrup, Original Drinks, Pumpkin | Comments (4)

From Wikipedia: “Cap-Haïtien (Okap or Kapayisyen in Kréyòl) is a city of about 190,000 people on the north coast of Haiti.” After the […]

By Jeff Posted on October 30, 2010 – 6:28 pm | Also posted in 3 Stars, Angostura Bitters, Baker Drinks, Honey Syrup | Comments (2)

Okay! Let’s get this show on the road. I thought I’d start with a drink that is in many ways […]

By Jeff Posted on September 28, 2010 – 6:02 pm | Also posted in 2 Stars, Apricot Brandy, Baker Drinks, Grenadine, Lime | Comments (1)