I don’t know what the end of 2020 is like where you are, here it is going a bit shit. So we are heading back into lock down. I have some plans with my “bubble” and am in charge of drinks (of course). I have been testing some things. Here are my three Christmas CocktailContinue reading “Christmas Lockdown”
Author Archives: Dalby
Drinking Like Ladies
I came across this book online and ordered it through a local book shop IMMEDIATELY. Flipping through, there are a lot of ladies and a lot of unique ingredients. I saw this recipe honouring Whina Cooper. I have añejo tequila (not Reposado) and maraschino syrup instead of Cherry Heering Liquer. And no oranges for theContinue reading “Drinking Like Ladies”
Too soon?
It’s been a while…
What feels like last century, I spent a week away at a lovely house on the beach. The closest building to me just happened to be a really fabulous bar. On the last day I went and purchased some Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) because it seemed liked the right thing to do at theContinue reading “It’s been a while…”
Bitter Jean
I was gifted this really lovely Speyside single malt. This is salty and clean and really tasty neat. I also picked up some Creme de Cassis from Noorbro Handlen when I was on holiday. And today I’ve used them both in a Bitter Jean cocktail I found on Difford’s. The cocktail is bitter and smoky,Continue reading “Bitter Jean”
Top End Watermelon Martini with a Balhannah Twist
My Aunt is visiting my cousin up North and their friend created a Top End Watermelon Martini for my birthday month! They said to blend (in a Nutribullet for example) sugar syrup, watermelon, vodka and fresh lime juice. But I had made a sweet and sour syrup the other day (heat 1 cup of water,Continue reading “Top End Watermelon Martini with a Balhannah Twist”
The night before Birthday Month begins
It is July 31st. It is Friday and time is weird. Tomorrow is August, which marks the beginning of Birthday Month! There is a cocktail called “40 is the new 20”, but I have only the vodka part of that recipe so I had to think of something else. I also wanted to use myContinue reading “The night before Birthday Month begins”
Life on Mars
“…it’s perfect because it includes a little green life form growing out of a planet-shaped ice ball!” To celebrate the launch of the Perseverance Rover, a friend of mine who works with the SuperCam (yeah, I know some incredible women), posted this drink on Twitter. I reached out and asked if I could post itContinue reading “Life on Mars”
Whoa.
A drop in an espresso martini perhaps? Can’t wait to see how this is used!
About last night
Last night I was at a “See you Later” party for a friend. These are the two drinks that got the most requests when I was behind the bar, so I am putting these recipes here to remember them and to find them quickly next time. And you know, so you can also try them…Continue reading “About last night”
Drinks with Dalby 