Tag Archives: cocktails

A cocktail: Shanghai Rainbarrel

Posted on March 10, 2013 by robchristopher

A cocktail of my own creation that I’ve extensively tested and tasted and now I need to post the recipe in case I lose the piece of paper I wrote it down on … SHANGHAI RAINBARREL 2 oz. orange juice … Continue reading →

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I dream cocktails.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by robchristopher

Sometimes literally: this morning I dreamed I was creating a cocktail, working out the proportions in preparation for mixing it up. Then I woke up. This was the recipe: 2 oz. Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé 1.5 oz. lime juice .25 … Continue reading →

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Cocktail: Astrud’s Mood

Posted on August 10, 2012 by robchristopher

I haven’t posted any of my cocktail recipes in awhile, so what the heck–here’s one I’ve been working on. It’s inspired by a drink I had earlier this week at Wood called the Rough Rider. I’m in the midst of … Continue reading →

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3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s ANOTHER THIN MAN

Posted on January 17, 2012 by robchristopher

Another Thin Man [1939] 1. Asta encounters a skunk. 2. Nick gracefully punches Phil Church in the face and says, “That’s to remind you not to dream about my family.” 3. At the West Indies Club, Nick orders Bacardi. But … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s BULLETS OVER BROADWAY

Posted on October 31, 2011 by robchristopher

Bullets Over Broadway [1994] 1. “Don’t speak!” 2. He takes a swig from her flask and coughs violently. “What is this stuff?” “Paint remover,” she answers. “You can cut it with some club soda.” 3. “For me, love is very … Continue reading →

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RIP Trader Vic’s Chicago

Posted on July 9, 2011 by robchristopher

My anatomy of a tiki murder.

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Cocktails: Donn’s Revenge

Posted on February 10, 2011 by robchristopher

Whipped this up only moments ago, using a bottle of Don’s Spices #2 from the excellent Trader Tiki. Don the Beachcomber (aka Donn Beach) always claimed that he invented the Mai Tai, but Trader Vic won the court case. Well, … Continue reading →

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Colonel Beach’s Plantation Punch

Posted on January 1, 2011 by robchristopher

Adapted from the original Don the Beachcomber recipe as published by Jeff Berry. COLONEL BEACH’S PLANTATION PUNCH 18 oz. fresh lime juice 36 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice 3 bottles of Reed’s Spicy Ginger beer (36 oz.) 32 oz. Meyers’s Jamaican … Continue reading →

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What punch should you serve at your party?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by robchristopher

Fish House Punch of course. Although, be sure there’s plenty of food on hand to go along. And use small glasses. This stuff is potent.

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New cocktail: MYSTERIOUS FLAME

Posted on August 30, 2010 by robchristopher

Mysterious Flame 2 oz. gold rum (DonQ) 1/2 oz. dark rum (Myers’s) 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/4 oz. apricot brandy 1/4 oz. Don’s mix Shake well with cracked ice, pour unstrained into a tumbler or tiki mug. Add more … Continue reading →

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