Devil’s Heart

Devil’s HeartAdapted from 1883 Signature Syrup site. Rob’s work colleague in the US has his last day with the company today, before he retires. Pete is his name, and he is an American born Dane. Pete was one of the founding members of the company Rob went to work for a couple of years ago….

Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano Recipe via Michele MazanecCraft Cocktail Club (Facebook group) Michele says this is her new favourite. And because it has Cynar, I thought, “why not!” Because so far, I haven’t found a drink that doesn’t work, with Cynar in it. I think it’s probably my most used Amaro, as a mixer, in my…

Pilikia

PilikiaThe Shameful Tiki Room, Shea HoganRecipe courtesy of Robert Grecht Robert gave me the recipe for this drink today, and I said I would make it for this evening. My mixing game hasn’t been up to level this week. I’ve felt a bit crappy all week, but a negative PCR shows me as covid free….

Puebla Peche

Puebla Peche AgainBy Chad AustinEveryone Has a F*cking Cocktail Book. I guess he thinks Gin and Vodka a bit boring .Chad opens this by saying, and I quote:“ Gin Fucks and Vodka sucks, but I have always done my best to even give the boring fucks who drink Vodka a great cocktail.” And a great…

El Chapo

El ChapoAND Today, we have sun!Recipe by Chad AustinFrom Everyone Ha a F*cking Cocktail Book Chad says it’s the first Mezcal tropical drink he ever made, and it’s also simple and fuckwittable, according to him. I guess that means any dumb shit can make it? I did 😊 Today, first time for ages we have…

Mind Flayer

Mind FlayerRecipe by Chad AustinEveryone Ha a F*cking Cocktail Book As Chad opens his dialogue for this drink with“not for the weak at heart, or those with limp dick taste buds”I think I have to agree whole heartedly. The Summer keeps on being summer that we have had so far this year, and it does…

Purp Colada

I had ordered a copy of Chad Austin’s ‘Everyone has a F*cking Cocktail Book’ for delivery to my sister in law, in Florida. This was so when Rob went there, back in May, he could bring it back with him. Unfortunately the book never showed up before Robs trip back. So it sits in Florida,…

Chili Lime and Mango Margarita

Chili Lime and Mango Margarita Because summer in the Netherlands is non existent this year. I see posts from other places all talking about heat waves. Why, we even thought we were in one when we were in Italy. 36°c (97°f, for the Americans) is really, really hot, when it’s struggling to even hover around…

Pluot

PLUOT (PLUM PALINKA & ABRICOT) Origin: Inebriated state of mind Robert Grecht from Tiki Recipes posted this recipe. And it included an awesome garnish. Mine doesn’t do justice, when compared to his. I think I need finer slices of fruit. 30ml fresh lemon juice 22.5ml strawberry syrup (I used strawberry rhubarb, because I handmade. For…

Peachtree Punch

We are back from our travels, so time to mix drinks again and remember what proper summer felt like. Peachtree PunchFrom Smuggler’s CoveAlso via Tiki Recipes, compliments to Jeff Selby 1/2 a peach90ml fresh Orange Juice15ml fresh Lemon Juice30ml Cream of Coconut7.5ml Peach Liqueur60ml light Rum ( here I consulted the Minimalist Tiki, and went…