Seems like a good day for drinking? This day is one of fun, merriment and hoaxes. Of course, I have to work.

Apple Fool’s

1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Sour Apple Schnapps1/2 oz. Grenadine
Lemonade

Fill a tall glass tumbler with ice. Add Sour Apple Schnapps and grenadine. Fill remainder of tumbler with lemonade. Serve.

Trickster

1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Amaretto
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Vodka
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Brandy
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Coffee Liqueur
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Irish Cream
Milk

Fill a tall glass tumbler with ice. Add alcohol is order of listing. Fill remainder of tumbler with milk. Stir and serve.

red the rest from Barb Webb

Thank God it’s Friday! Dr. Dre is in the liquor biz and it is about time. Dre has partnered with Drinks Americas, of Trump Vodka fame, to produce a line of spirits and mixers.

First out of the gate will be Dr. Dre Cognac, straight out of Compton. Kidding, actually it is a fine Cognac from France (Duh!). Plans are in the works for a Tequila and Vodka as well.

via Luxist
Drinks Americas

DOTW reader Gini was wondering what the right ingredients were for a Spanish Coffee. We did a bit of
digging and found that Gini was on the right track with the recipe she sent us:

Spanish Coffee

1 oz. Cognac or Brandy
1 oz. Kahlua
Fill with strong coffee
Whipped Cream on top (optional)

Serve in a large espresso glass or footed mug

We also found several variations on the theme including one that replaces the coffee for a shot of espresso, Yum. Another, Spanish Coffee Recipe calls for a fancy sugar /cinnamon rim and a nifty flaming 151 trick (note keep a fire extinguisher close by). Whatever way you like it, this drink is a keeper - especially in this cold!

past drinks …

Recently introduced to the US, Canton - Indochine Originale, is a modern interpretation Ginger infused elixirs created in French Indochina during the 19th Century. Canton is a super-premium ginger liqueur, hand crafted from an infusion of Cognac with rare baby ginger, ginseng, vanilla beans, and a touch of honey.

The bottle, made to resemble a bamboo stalk, is one of the more creative we’ve seen.

The nose is unmistakably ginger. It does over power, but I love it.

The taste is a sweet at first, followed with the sharp, spicy bite of ginger. It warms on the way down.

We made it in a martini, which was delightful. We used 2 parts Vodka and 1 part Canton. Just the right amount of spice to liven up the classic.

We also tried this great cocktail sent in by one of our readers, Heather. The Strawberry Ginger Martini combines Gin, Canton, Lime Juice and fresh Strawberries. Truly amazing.

Dale de Groff, in a recent interview, said “Canton is back on the market. It’s made in France, and it’s a ginger liqueur with Cognac. It’s fabulous, and I’ve been using it a lot already.”

We agree with Dale, Canton is a great addition to any bar.

Canton retails for $29 and is available in New York and LA.

more on Canton Liqueur (we couldn’t find a website)

As we close the bar on 2007, I felt it appropriate to take a look back. Sure everyone does these lists, but it is fun to look at the year that was. I I figure, hey! why not?

So with out further ado, here are some of my favorites from 2007.

Cheers!

January
- Gin, The New Vodka?
- Super Bowl Cocktails
- Top 10 US Party Cities

February
- Suck & Blow
- Presidential Cocktails
- Beer Launching Fridge

March
- Preparing Drinks in a Blender
- Million Dollar Tequila (really $1,000,000)
- Teach your baby how to mix cocktails
(more…)

This spooky Halloween treat takes advantage of the ever popular monk made French Liqueur Chartreuse. This herbal treat has been made for centuries in one particular monestary, making it perfect for a Halloween potion.

Widow’s Kiss

1 oz. Apple Brandy
1/2 oz. Benedictine
1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
Dash Angostura Bitters

Combine everything in a shaker with ice. Mix well and stain in to a chilled cocktail glass.

more Halloween Cocktails …
Recent Drinks of the Week …

The New York Time’s Eric Asimov writes on his blog “the Pour”, this in depth review of Clear Creek distillery’s Pear Eau de Vie. In this case, Oregon’s Clear Creek takes ripe Bartlett Pears to make this clear fruit brandy.

It is bottled fresh, not aged and comes in at a pleasing 80 proof. Clear Creek doesn’t add any sweetener to the mix, so the skill is in the process of brining out the natural sweetness of the pears. The result is a wonderfully aromatic unique spirit, at 80 proof!

read more the full article…
photo: Michael Rubenstein - The New York Times