January – 2011 – The Gentleman's Companion

Martinique Crusta

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

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

Baker dates his acquisition of this recipe to “[t]he summer before several nations besides the Spanish undertook to alter the […]

By Jeff January 17, 2011 – 7:20 am | Posted in 4 Stars, Baker Drinks, Grenadine, Lemon, Nutmeg, Orange Flower Water, Wine (Red) | 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 January 7, 2011 – 9:05 am | Posted in 5 Stars, Baker Drinks, Champagne, Club Soda, Cointreau, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Rum, 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 January 4, 2011 – 7:24 am | Posted in 5 Stars, Apricot Brandy, Baker Drinks, Champagne, Club Soda, Cognac, Lemon, Pineapple, Rum, Sugar, Tea (Green) | Comments (1)