Two of my favorite topics in the same report – wine and economics. Two economists have published a working paper for the IMF that aims to explain the movement of crude oil and fine wine prices. “A Barrel of Oil or a Bottle of Wine: How Do Global Growth Dynamics Affect Commodity Prices?” by Serhan [...]
Rather than stick with the tried-and-true, I ventured into the lounge lizard experimental mode and came up with a Ruby Tonic. I’m sure this isn’t totally original, but hey, I came up with this without looking at a recipe so I get to name it right? Take a rocks glass and fill it about half [...]
This is a work in process… so here goes so far. Place 5-8 large fresh mint leaves in a large rocks glass Muddle with a couple of splashes of cherry liqueur Add crushed ice 3 oz Bourbon – I used Corner Creek Reserve – will continue to experiment 1 oz Cointreau a splash of sweet [...]
Start with large rocks glass filled about 1/2 full with crushed ice. 2 oz Whiskey – Phillips Union 1 couple of slices of fresh ginger (I used a veggie peeler) 1 teaspoon simple syrup (season to taste as they say) Splash Cointreau Fill with Boylan ginger ale (about 4 to 5 ounces depending on the [...]
Cocktail recipes fit for the fastest minute in sports – the Mint Julep!
A trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - What could be better in August than a trip to the home of bourbon. We only stopped at two of the distilleries, but that was enough to make me want to go back for more. This trip – Maker’s Mark and Woodford Reserve. Next trip, who knows – [...]
