Fruits and Juices – The Gentleman's Companion

Wampanoag Cocktail

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, Rum | Comments (4)

As you may have noticed by now, I’m more than happy to fiddle with Baker’s drinks in the name of […]

By Jeff Posted on November 17, 2010 – 6:56 am | Also posted in 1 Star, Baker Drinks, Cherry, Orange Bitters, Sherry, Vermouth (French) | Comments (3)

Zamboanga was a province of the Philippines back when Charles H. Baker, Jr., wrote his magnum opus. Baker’s description of […]

By Jeff Posted on November 15, 2010 – 7:23 am | Also posted in 4 Stars, Angostura Bitters, Baker Drinks, Cognac, Lime, Maraschino, Pineapple Syrup | Comments (1)

Charles H. Baker, Jr., describes the Grande Bretagne Cocktail No. I as “One of the Five or Six Chief Cocktails […]

Baker reports that this drink “Was Taken into the Fold on a Memorable Night in Ceylon.” By “memorable,” does he […]

By Jeff Posted on October 28, 2010 – 7:42 am | Also posted in 2 Stars, 4 Stars, Baker Drinks, Gin, Maraschino, Orange, Peach Bitters | Comments (2)

Charles H. Baker, Jr., does not appear to have been a particularly light drinker. When you’re as fond of your […]

By Jeff Posted on October 6, 2010 – 8:00 am | Also posted in 4 Stars, Angostura Bitters, Anisette, Baker Drinks, Club Soda, Cognac, Egg, Lime | Comments (0)

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, Rum | Comments (1)