The Mint Julep – official drink of the Kentucky Derby
This section features drinks posted during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2022.
It consists of two sections. The Lockdown – featuring the first 40 days from March 13- April 30, 2020 became the first volume (printed) book. Struggling Through is the label for those drinks which were posted during the rest of 2020 and during 2021, which are only available here.
Cocktails from the Pandemic
Shamrock
Here’s another for that special day on March 17! The Story The very word ‘whiskey’ (or whisky) comes from the Irish (Gaelic) uisce beatha, meaning …
Drunken Leprechaun
The smooth, malty sipper needs a little prep for the honey syrup and the Guinness reduction, but is well worth the effort.
Cadillac Margarita
It’s just a common Margarita – only with the very best ingredients, and a little special on-top.
Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is THE primordial drink.
Maple Leaf
The Maple Leaf is a simple riff on the classic Whiskey Sour template.
Champagne Cocktail
Always keep Champagne in the fridge for special occasions.
Autumn Leaves
A bracingly strong fall cocktail, appropriately named
Gin Martini
The world’s most popular cocktail even has its own namesake glass and hundreds of variations. This one is the classic.
Indian Rose
This cocktail is a birthday tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, but seems equally appropriate today. Gandhi is often called “the father of non-violence”, and “the father of India”