The Martinez is widely considered to be the predecessor to the classic gin martini. Part Manhattan, part Martini – it first appeared in print in 1884. The most commonly sipped version enjoyed today is most often credited to legendary bartender Jerry Thomas but the city of Martinez, California claims that a local bartender came up…
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Peach Bourbon Biscuit Cobbler
I discovered peaches at the grocery store and it was the absolute highlight of my week. That’s all it takes to get me fired up these days, it’s about the small pleasures in life people. We are getting our first taste of summer, both on the plate and with our latest dramatic shift in temperature…
The Boston Tea Party Cocktail
I’m really into tea-infused simple syrups these days. Earl Grey tea is my go-to caffeine source to start my day and ready me for human interaction. I figured, if Earl Grey helps prepare me for socialization in the morning, combining it with alcohol could only serve to compound its effects as a miracle-working social…