Weekend Cocktail Reading 3-Dec-2010

Temperance to Excess

With the 77th anniversary of Repeal Day on Sunday, readers should pick up a copy of Last Call, The Rise and Fall of Prohibition. I picked up the book for my Kindle, am about 50% through and definitely recommend it. This link above is the review by the NY Times from May, 2010.

For Every Holiday Party, the Right Drink

As you prepare for the holidays, here are some very nice drink suggestions from the New York Times, including an Apple Smash, Milk Punch and Rock and Rye toddy. (And I guess imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, because the NY Times page looks a lot like classicmixology.com.)

Christmas Cocoa 

Putting Chartreuse in your hot chocolate? Lovely.

Pub culture and pub economy

Is that why London has the best pubs? Here are some theories from The Economics on the differences in bars, pubs and drinking culture in London, New York and DC.

The Bartender Appears to Be Shaken Up

This is why I order Pisco Sours at the bar rather than making them at home! It's also another good reason to stir your non-citrus cocktails instead of shaking. :)  But seriously, your bartender works hard and putting his tendons at risk. Thank him and tip him.

Meet Your Bartender: Eastern Standard’s Jackson Cannon

A quick tip of the hat to one of Classic Mixology's local favorites, Jackson Cannon. Here's a nice interview from WBUR, Boston's public radio station.