Tag Archives: whiskey

Greenpoint

Posted on 12/21/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The twelve cocktails of Christmas this year have two successes already. This is a great addition for anyone who likes rye mixed with bitter citrus. I like Old Overholt bonded and Vya sweet vermouth for this. The Greenpoint In a … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Smash

Posted on 10/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We still have some mint, some of it usually survives late into the fall. It’d be a shame to let that go to waste. This recipe is adapted from one we found on Templeton Rye’s website. Whiskey Smash 2 oz … Continue reading →

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Ahoy Skipper

Posted on 03/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Drink enough of these and you too may be marooned on a lonely island after a two-hour tour. The Skipper 3 oz rye whiskey 1 oz dry vermouth 4 oz fresh orange juice 4 drops grenadine Fill mixing glass with … Continue reading →

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Rob Roy

Posted on 10/18/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

If we have to mix our Scotch we’ll pick a cocktail named after a guy who wasn’t depicted onscreen by crazy-ass Mel Gibson, but by bad-ass Liam Neeson. That makes us feel a little better for messing with one of … Continue reading →

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Irish Cappuccino

Posted on 03/17/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Anyone can make coffee. If you don’t have the ability to make espresso, cappuccino or other Italian-sounding drinks, well too bad. Not to mention I think there is some holiday around now that may or may not have something to … Continue reading →

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Lynchburg lemonade

Posted on 09/08/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s our version of this classic drink. Yes, Lynchburg is in Tennessee. But we have Kentucky bourbon on our brains right now, not “Tennessee whiskey.” Sorry, Jack. We’re saving you for Coke. Lynchburg lemonade 1 part bourbon 3/4 to one … Continue reading →

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Manhattan

Posted on 08/25/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

On Saturday, our friends Richard and Brian will tie the knot at a winery in upstate New York. We couldn’t be more thrilled for them. So this week’s cocktail is a toast to the happy couple. We wish you all … Continue reading →

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The Italian Sidecar

Posted on 05/19/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

More from my wife, bartender extraordinaire. Think what you will, but the other week I was left to my own devices and decided a stiff drink was in order. There I was staring at an obscenely full liquor cabinet — … Continue reading →

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