Today, uncountable thousands of people will take fine, aged Bourbon and mix it with sugar water, ice, and mint. This, put crudely, is what a Mint Julep is. We here love our Juleps, but we think a quick historical factContinue readingThe “Original” Mint Julep Recipe
The June 2010 issue of The Atlantic Monthly carries yet another interesting piece by Wayne Curtis. Folks like to say that Americans invented the cocktail, but Curtis discusses the thesis from a forthcoming book (Punch: The Delights and Dangers of the Flowing Bowl)Continue reading5/2010 Who Invented the Cocktail?
We’ve all seen the Capital One credit card commercials where one character or another will ask, “What’s in yer wallet?” Well, we at AlcoholReviews.com don’t much care what’s in your wallet, but we do think it’s worth asking, “What’s inContinue readingFever-Tree Premium Mixers