'A dry martini,' he said. 'One. In a deep champagne goblet.' 'Oui, monsieur.' 'Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?' 'Certainly monsieur.' The...
Wine and brandy were not Faulkner’s favorite spirits. He loved whiskey. His favorite cocktail was the mint julep. “There is no such thing as bad whiskey,” he once said. “Some whiskeys just happen to be better than others.” Our mint julep was made from a recipe in Food & Wine's...
On his way out, he noticed the bartender setting up Daiquiris. Never one to walk past a drink, Hemingway took a sip. Not bad, he said, but he preferred them with no sugar and double the rum. The bartender made one as specified, and then named the drink after him....
2 – Large Ripe Avocados 5.5 oz – Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 6 oz – Silver Tequila 2 oz – Triple Sec 1/4c – Sugar (we used evaporated cane sugar) Blend until smooth and creamy in a blender. Then add ice to desired consistency. Makes about 4 good-sized margaritas. Enjoy!