Le Pamplemousse

14Aug15

Remember when we used to have this cocktail blog? Well, Scott and I never forgot about it, and we’re finally back with a great summer drink! We created the Pamplemousse back when we started posting, and we’ve been drinking it ever since. Back in 2011, it was supposed to be the next post. And now […]

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Mint Julep

12May10

The first weekend of May, Scott and I decided to try out the Mint Julep, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, in honor of said Derby. But things have been busy in Nashville, what with all the flooding, so we’re only posting this now. Mint juleps are tricky: too sweet and they are unbearable, […]

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Tender is the Fitzgerald

16Apr10

The Fitzgerald, purportedly named for author F. Scott, is a simple, thoroughly delicious cocktail that doesn’t require much work or any expensive ingredients. The Fitzgerald 1.5 oz. Gin 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice 0.5 oz. Simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake all ingredients and serve. The Fitzgerald is a close cousin to the both the […]

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