Tag Archives: cocktails

In which I am described as Chicago’s resident tikiphile.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Really? Aww shucks. Here Comes The Bum! I’ve already written about why you ought to come out to Three Dots and a Dash this Sunday evening. But here’s the convincer: they’ve asked me to DJ! Yes, from 5 till 9ish … Continue reading →

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So Long Hudson punch.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by robchristopher

Last night we hosted our annual Oscars party, a wistful occasion because it’ll be the last one in our current apartment. We moved here in 2002. When our lease is up in May, we’re decamping to new digs. So for … Continue reading →

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The caribbean comes to Chicago.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by robchristopher

Well, sort of. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, tiki expert and rum historian, is the author of the new book Potions of the Caribbean. To celebrate its release he’s swinging through Chicago for a party at Three Dots and a Dash on … Continue reading →

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Cap Haitien Rum and Honey.

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robchristopher

My first taste of this straightforward and delightful cocktail from Charles Baker’s classic book Jigger, Beaker and Glass came courtesy of Paul McGee at Three Dots and a Dash. He shared his formulation with me, and I adapted it for … Continue reading →

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Happy Repeal Day!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Prohibition was officially repealed on December 5, 1933. I jiggered up the Babbitt Cocktail a few years ago to mark the occasion: Babbitt Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Death’s Door gin 3/4 oz. Old Overholt rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Carpano Antica … Continue reading →

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A genuine tiki paradise.

Posted on August 8, 2013 by robchristopher

“The tiki establishment that Chicago has been waiting for, as well as the one that will convince tiki skeptics to take the style seriously.” Wherein I take an in-depth look at Chicago’s newest tiki bar, 3 Dots and a Dash.

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Talkin’ tiki.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by robchristopher

Ever wonder what the heck exactly tiki is, or why I’m so preoccupied with it? Check out this new episode of Sky Full of Bacon, wherein I talk tiki with the likes of Ed Hamilton, rum expert extraordinaire, and Paul … Continue reading →

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Marnagritas, err, Margaritas.

Posted on July 25, 2013 by robchristopher

A friend asked for my recipe this morning. I was flattered! There are as many margarita recipes as there are grains of sand on the beaches of Cozumel. But here’s mine. ULTIMATE MARGARITAS For 1 margarita, combine equal parts tequila … Continue reading →

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3 things about Douglas Tirola’s HEY BARTENDER

Posted on July 9, 2013 by robchristopher

Hey Bartender [2013] 1. The bar was built in such a way that anyone seated at the bar can see everyone else seated at the bar. “People get laid at bars. At least, in the bars that we design.” 2. … Continue reading →

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Am I good bartender? Find out tomorrow.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by robchristopher

As part of a Chicagoist fundraiser for the violence prevention organization UCAN, I’ll be bartending tomorrow night (Thursday the 28th) at Nisei Lounge in Chicago. My shift is from 8-9pm, and though I’ll gladly mix up any drink you like … Continue reading →

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