Arsenic and Old Lace Cocktail
This version of Arsenic and Old Lace is a cocktail, not a movie. You may recall the old film of the same name, with Cary Grant in the lead. This gin cocktail takes less time to make and enjoy than watching an oldie, but goodie. This cocktail is also fairly absinthe forward, which means you might end up getting punched with more licorice flavor than you know what to do…
Corpse Reviver No. 2
The Corpse Reviver cocktails are the quintessential “hair of the dog”. You know, when you are so hungover the only thing that can help you is more of what got you there in the first place – hence, you need your sack of dehydrated bones brought back to life with a Corpse Reviver No. 2. This potent drink will either bring you back to life or make sure you stay…
The Monkey Gland Gin Cocktail
If you love oranges, this gin cocktail is for you. The Monkey Gland is a strangely named beverage, but delightful to drink nonetheless. It’s another fantastic Prohibition Era libation, this time from Paris. Perhaps you have heard of Harry’s New York Bar, which is actually in France. The owner, Harry MacElhone, created this drink in the 1920’s and I think it’s clear he’s more creative with the gin than naming…