#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 59 - Espresso Martini
Dick Bradsell was approached by a young lady in his London bar with one request: give her something that will "wake me up and [expletive] me up." This cocktail is the one he created in his London bar for that purpose. While I may disagree with this being a Martini, I understand why it was named as such. Considering the flavor profile, I can give it a pass.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 58 - Tootsie Roll
Toosie Rolls have been part of the military since their inception, but there was one battle that this candy was a little more than a treat for tired soldiers. This cocktail by Aisha Sharpe blends rye whiskey, chocolate bitters, and sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry to replicate this sweet treat. It works quite nicely.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 57 - The Jasmine
How many pink cocktails have you seen? Most people go right for the Cosmopolitan when they think of a pink drink. There are a few other classics, like a Pink Lady, but pink and sweet tend to go together. Then there is the Jasmine, where pink and herbal meet. Red Campari is the reason this cocktail earns its pink hue, giving the mixture a slightly bitter flavor. Not too much, but just enough to say hello.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 52 - Dublin Iced Coffee
I love coffee in ways that are most likely very unhealthy. At the end of a long day, I can still relax with a cup of iced coffee. Add a little stout and some Irish whiskey, like the bartenders at Soda and Swine in San Diego did, and you have yourself a smooth libation that is perfect as an after dinner drink.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 48 - May Day
PDT (Please Don't Tell) in New York City is a secret little place hidden inside Crif Dogs. They make amazing cocktails and provide a unique experience by having to sneak into the joint via phone booth. Their 2011 book opened up a window into this "hidden" gem, showing not just the cocktails they pour, but the creative process as well. May Day is a cocktail that caught #100DaysOfCocktail's eye.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 47 - Citius Altius Fortius
Citius Altius Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger) has been the motto for the Olympics since 1924, though it was proposed in 1894. Bringing the world together for friendly competition has had its ups and downs, but is something we all gather together for every two years. This cocktail by Jason Littrell celebrates the international nature of liquor, and how they work well together in one glass.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 46 - Alton Brown's Margarita
For fourteen seasons, Alton Brown hosted Good Eats. It took cooking shows to a place they had not explored: the science and stories behind the food. Food was not the only thing Mr. Brown explored. He spent an episode or two on cocktails. One of them demonstrated a new way to make a Margarita. Being a fan of Margaritas AND Alton Brown, this was a recipe #100DaysOfCocktails wanted to try.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 44 - Pépa
Pépa Bonafé was a silent screen actress for sixteen years. Her most famous role, however, may be the subject of a poster for Art Deco artist Jean Carlu. She is also the namesake of a vermouth based cocktail from Saveur Magazine. It is fortified with cognac and vodka, which #100DaysOfCocktails discovered creates a smooth ride at the end of every sip.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 43 - The Second Marriage
Sherry has been around for centuries, but was lost to the United States when Prohibition struck. As bartenders are diving deeper into history, sherry is slowly moving back into the limelight. Dan Greenbaum's The Second Marriage takes this classic wine and blends it with a classic cocktail to create a modern masterpiece, as #100DaysOfCocktails discovered.