A couple of weeks ago I was perched on a bentwood bar stool at my favorite local watering hole, trading thoughts on cocktails with bartender David, when the phrase “Astoria Distilling Company” was casually dropped into the conversation. It …
Tag: spirits
Calisaya
A previously lost ingredient in the US with a history almost 400 years long, Calisaya has been recently revived. Haven’t heard of it? Read on to learn more. Flipping through pre-prohibition cocktail books, it’s not uncommon to come…
Strega
Italian for “Witch,” this old school herbal liqueur has accents of saffron, mint and juniper. Looking for something herbal to add some depth to you mixes? Read on my friend. I’ve been a big fan of Strega…