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The Pimm’s Cup

Small Screen Network — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

This easy to make drink, is not only full of great flavors, and a wonderfully refreshing drink during the summer, but it also is slightly lower in overall alcohol content then most drinks and so is a good way to introduce folks to classic drinks. The common garnish is just a slice of cucumber, but it was also once popular to "festoon it with fruits in season".

The Liquid Muse Webcast - Day Four

Small Screen Network — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:10:00 -0700

Join Natalie, aka "The Liquid Muse" as she moves around New Orleans on Day 4 of Tales of the Cocktail exploring the serious, the silly, and even the "swag".

The Liquid Muse Webcast - Day Three

Small Screen Network — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:09:01 -0700

Follow the Liquid Muse around day 3 of Tales of the Cocktail as she explores the great seminars, events and speaks with the bartenders, mixologists, and brand ambassadors who have been spreading the cocktail gospel to the masses!

Cocktail Spirit Webcast Two - Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Small Screen Network — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:50:00 -0700

Robert sits down with Darcy O'Neil, chemist, writer, bartender and blogger to discuss how and why people taste the way that they do.

Webcast Three - Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Small Screen Network — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:46:00 -0700

Charlotte Voisey, Brand Champion for Hendrick's Gin and winner of this years original cocktail competition at Tales 2008, discusses her invention, The Punch and Judy Punch, as well as the process she undergoes when creating a new libation.

The Liquid Muse Webcast - Day Two

Small Screen Network — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:29:00 -0700

The Liquid Muse is out and about on Day Two of Tales of the Cocktail 2008. If there are cocktail celebrities out there Natalie will find them.

The Liquid Muse Webcast - Day One

Small Screen Network — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:57:01 -0700

The Liquid Muse, aka Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, recaps the first exciting day at Tales.

Cocktail Spirit Webcast One - Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Small Screen Network — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:41:00 -0700

Steve Visakay, avid collector of vintage cocktail shakers and bar ware, discusses his collection and philosophy on collecting after his seminar on the same subject.

Webcast Two - Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Small Screen Network — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:31:00 -0700

Kevin Richards, Brand Manager for Sazerac Company, digs deeper into the history of Sazerac Company and the history of the Sazerac Cocktail.

Webcast One - Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Small Screen Network — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:30:00 -0700

Ann Tuennerman, Founder of Tales of the Cocktail, sits down with Kevin Richards, Brand Manager for Sazerac Company, to discuss the Sazerac Cocktail, it's significance in New Orleans and the Sazerac Company.

The La Louisiane Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

This wonderful drink is one I first encountered in Stanley Clisby Arthur's book "Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em". There, he recounts how this was the house cocktail at the "Restaurant de la Louisiane" a once famous New Orleans restaurant. While it is too late to bring back its namesake restaurant, I think this drink deserves to once more see the light of day.

The Vieux Carre Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:29:00 -0700

It was Chuck Taggart over at gumbopages.com who first introduced me to this delicious drink. It was first created in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. This was before the installation of the "Carousel Lounge", and while this drink was long missing from their repertoire, it can once again be ordered, and enjoyed, in this famous French Quarter bar.

Glassware

Small Screen Network — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:02:00 -0700

The vessel from which we drink our cocktails should not be overlooked. Whether traditional, iconic or modern the glassware used in serving a guest says a lot about what is inside.

The Añejo Highball Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:08:00 -0700

The Añejo Highball was created by famed mixologist Dale DeGroff to pay homage to the celebrated bartenders of Cuba from back in the twenties and thirties. Dale says that this drink illustrates how necessary it is for the bartender to understand the role that each and every ingredient plays in the cocktails that they make.

Garnishing Basics

Small Screen Network — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:56:00 -0700

Most cocktails are not complete without the garnish. Not only does a garnish add eye appeal but it can be, and most often is, a major flavor component. So, don't discount the garnish when creating cocktails at home or at your bar. They are quintessential in crafting the drinking experience.

Saturated with Sazeracs - Episode Three

Small Screen Network — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:59:00 -0700

In our final installment of the Saturated with Sazeracs series, Robert takes the helm and shows us how he makes the classic Sazerac.

Saturated with Sazeracs - Episode Two

Small Screen Network — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:53:01 -0700

In episode two of our special Saturated with Sazerac series, H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir Saloon in San Francisco mixes up his modern variation on the Sazerac.

Saturated with Sazeracs - Episode One

Small Screen Network — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:52:00 -0700

In this first episode of our very special series - Saturated with Sazeracs - Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail, visits H. Joseph Ehrmann's Elixir Saloon in San Francisco. During this unique happy hour on May 16th H and his colleagues behind the bar mixed up countless classic Sazerac cocktails. All proceeds went to the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society.

The Mint Julep

Small Screen Network — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:00 -0700

As the Kentucky Derby approaches there is one cocktail that is essential to have in your repertoire, The Mint Julep. Whether at the track or on the veranda watching the sun set, this refreshing, simple and elegant cocktail should be sipped and savored.

The Traveling Mixologist

Small Screen Network — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Not only must you stock your bar with the best ingredients and most useful tools, you need to be able to take your act on the road. Robert packs up his traveling mixologist bag and let's you in on some secrets of transporting those all important bitters.

The Bucks Fizz

Small Screen Network — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Often confused with the Mimosa, the Bucks Fizz is an elegant drink suited to the simple brunch or extravagant celebration.

The Ramos Gin Fizz

Small Screen Network — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:31:00 -0700

The use of egg white and cream in this version of the fizz creates a unique experience. Velvet with a citrus background and a bubbly pop, the Ramos Gin Fizz.

The Gin Fizz

Small Screen Network — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:30:00 -0700

The Fizz, a once popular style of drink, can be made in myriad ways. The Gin Fizz is light and refreshing and deserves re-discovery.

Feel Like A Pro

Small Screen Network — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:54:00 -0800

Feeling like a professional bartender at home can be as easy as having the right tools. Here are some special suggestions that can up your game the next time you entertain.

The Gin and Tonic

Small Screen Network — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:28:00 -0800

The Gin & Tonic is of course an extremely simple drink to make, but is that any reason to avoid it? Heck I don’t think so, especially when you are using one of the new premium brands of tonic water coming onto the market, like “Q Tonic”.

The Piña Colada Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:01 -0800

It was on August 15, 1954, that Ramón "Monchito" Marrero Pérez first introduced the Piña Colada to the customers of the Beachcomber Bar at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is said that he spent three months working on it until he finally felt he had captured "the sunny, tropical flavor of Puerto Rico in a glass."

The Mai Tai Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:51:00 -0800

The Mai Tai is one of the most well known cocktails from the "Tiki" era... Or is it? Chances are good that if you've ever had a Mai Tai, you haven't had it the way Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron intended it.

The Zombie Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:13:00 -0800

In its many incarnations The Zombie has become an icon of the tropical drink era spawned by Trader Vic and Don the Beach Comber. As Jeff "Beach Bum" Berry and other cocktail historians re-discover these classic recipes and the "tiki" culture takes off again in this new century The Zombie and it's brethren are poised to make a comeback.

The Black Feather Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:01 -0800

This is a unique little cocktail that I created a few years ago. It is an excellent way to illustrate the the valuable role that dry vermouth can play in a properly balanced drink. I've found that it is easily enjoyed by both experienced cocktail drinkers as well as those who haven't quite built up their palate for spirits.

The Hurricane Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:06:00 -0800

One of the standards down in New Orleans, the Hurricane was one of the first entries into the rum cocktail boom which heralded the Tiki craze of the 40's and 50's.

The Pisco Sour

Small Screen Network — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

A favorite from Peru is becoming an international favorite as well. This luscious drink is easy to make and provides a great introduction to Pisco, a type of brandy made in South America.

The Moscow Mule

Small Screen Network — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:02:00 -0800

Dating from the 1940's, the Moscow Mule was probably one of the first drinks to be created in America which specifically used vodka as an ingredient.

The Kir Royale

Small Screen Network — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:01:01 -0800

When I travel through France, I always try to have at least one Kir Royale. It is a fairly common drink, named after Canon Felix Kir, a former mayor of Dijon, who popularized the use of the local white burgundy wine with a splash of cassis, which became known simply as "Kir". With champagne, it is known as a Kir Royale.

Champagne Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:01:00 -0800

In this episode, Robert Hess of drinkboy.com demonstrates how to create a champagne cocktail with a sugar cube and Angostura bitters. This cocktail dates back over 200 years.

A Cocktailian Library / Champagne Flamingo

Small Screen Network — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:01:00 -0800

Part of learning about, and understanding cocktails and mixology, is having the appropriate research material available for not only information, but inspiration as well. In this episode we'll provide some suggestions for a few great books you may want to add to your library, and then close off with a great little cocktail, the Champagne Flamingo.

The French 75

Small Screen Network — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:01:00 -0800

The French 75 is a delightful champagne cocktail, which first appeared in "The Savoy Cocktail Book" by Harry Craddock in 1930. The drink get's it's name from the 75 millimeter field gun used in the first world war.

The Irish Coffee

Small Screen Network — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0800

No surprise, the Irish Coffee was invented in Ireland, but perhaps owes its popularity to the Buena Vista in San Francisco. In fact I was recently in Ireland, and at a cocktail lounge there they listed the "Buena Vista Irish Coffee" on their menu.

The Absinthe Drip

Small Screen Network — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0800

The allure of the "green fairy" is probably due in part to the illicit aura which surrounds this spirit, both in the wide-spread myths of its hallucinogenic properties, and that it is banned in many countries around the world. As the truth get's around that it isn't a hallucinogen, and as the bans gradually get lifted, we'll once again be able to enjoy absinthe for just it's taste, and the ritual associated with its service.

The Frostbite Cocktail

Small Screen Network — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0800

For whatever reason, there doesn't seem to be a lot of cocktails made with tequila. Sure, there's the Margarita, which is still the best selling cocktail around, but aside from "Tequila Poppers" the landscape is relatively slim. The Frostbite might be one cocktail you've never heard of before, but frankly I feel it is worth checking out.

An Interview with Jeff Berry

Small Screen Network — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:56:00 -0800

Back at Tales of the Cocktail, Robert had the chance to sit down with the incomparable, god of tiki, Jeff Berry. Jeff has embarked on a journey to educate the world about true tiki culture and more specifically, tiki, or as he likes to call them, faux tropical, drinks. They could be the most culinary of them all, and they're coming back!