Cocktailia

Turf Cocktail

• 2 ounces gin
• 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
• 1 dash absinthe
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Lemon twist for garnish

Combine ingredients in an mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well and…

I spent last week in Los Angeles and had a chance to meet up with some LA friends for a drink. While my first thought was to meet at Seven Grand, I realized that there are still bars in…

A new breed of liquor store has appeared in San Francisco. Opened in December, 2008 by the people behind Bourbon and Branch, Cask offers a high-end shopping experience for the cocktail connoisseur. In addition to a large selection…

Mojito

• 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces light rum
• Club soda
• Mint sprig for garnish

Lightly muddle mint leaves with syrup, lime…

I first posted the Tomato Kiss early last year but am reposting it now because I recently made them again with a couple special touches.

First, here’s the recipe:

Tomato Kiss

• 3 to 4 “Sweet 100″ tomatoes,

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We just got back from a long weekend in Seattle, where we were selling Sarai’s sewing patterns at Urban Craft Uprising. The craft show was great and we had plenty of free time in the evenings to explore…