By David Jordan Melia aka @speakeasieruk Did I, at high tide, make my way to the shore, and there, shed seven tears into the sea? Maybe 😉 I captured my Selkie anyway. And another interesting recipe fromDavid. Again using my Orkney Akvavit. I think i would like to go to the Orkney Isles, just to…
Author: Mr. Cock & Tails
It’s No Mimosa
From @thebitterfairy on insta Well, Paula created this drink, with me in mind, I’m sure. She states that champagne doesn’t improve orange juice, nor does orange juice improve champagne. I totally agree. I always think champagne is really like vinegar with soda water. I just don’t get the fascination with it. And never have. However,…
Last Njord
An original recipe, by David Jordan Melia @speakeasieruk I’ve already said a few times how much I love this book- Bohemian Mixology, with its usage of not so traditional spirits as forward flavours. And this is a drink I have been wanting to make for a while now. Akvavit, or Aquavit, is a Nordic spirit…
The Blacker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice
From @married.to.mixology on Insta I love when all the berries come into season. There was a great selection today at the Noordemarkt here in Amsterdam. A top spot for a wander if you are here touristing. And also close to home for us. Rory & Jo are a cocktail duo, from London. And this drink…
Grasshopper 2.0
From @the_cocktail_bible Rob loves a Grasshopper, and I finally made him one. But probably not quite what he expected, as I found a spec that used Mezcal as the base. That should up the anti, I reckon!I do love Mezcal, and I really like the Potosi, for its clean flavour. It’s not as smoky as…
Velvet Dragon
@speakeasieruk -David Jordan Melia As you may have realised, I’m a fan of David, and his book, Bohemian Mixology. It showcases the not usual forward spirits, which I love. I guess for a lot of people, the Chartreuse chapter might not be popular, or practical, right now. @bohemianmixology for the book, and more about David….
The Cloud
@drop.together.cocktails These girls make some interesting drinks. I saw the photo for this one and thought I would save it for a suitable day. Well, today really isn’t t that one. It started off with sun and blue skies. But now has deteriorated into a grey rainy mess.But here’s a sunny blue drink to drown…
Muddled Mission
Recipe credit Joaquín Simó Death & Co.from Max Smirnoff Craft Cocktail Club on fb. 45ml Tanqueray Gin- I used Hendricks Amazonia15ml St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur7.5ml Yellow Chartreuse22.5ml Lemon JuiceA large Strawberry Muddle your Strawberry with your gin, add other ingredients. Shake with ice. Stain into a suitable receptacle. GarnishA nice strawberry Going out with neighbours/friends…
Green Light Matcher
@speakeasierukWith a twistDavid’s original recipe called for Midori, and as I had used the last of that the other day, I thought I would sub in the Matcha liqueur I had bought a while back, on a whim.So here it is. 60ml Blanco Tequila-Fortaleza here30ml Lime juice22.5ml Midori-I’m my case Kanada Matcha7.5ml Passionfruit Syrup10ml Simple…
Smokescreen
Alex Day-Cocktail CodexDeath & Co. As their spiel goes, it gets its herbaceousness from the Green Chartreuse, giving it a grassy tarragon-like flavour- which draws out the Scotch’s vegetal side.I love Scotch and I love tarragon, so what could be better. I should have made tarragon chicken for dinner as a side for this drink….
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