Author: mark twain

There is a special kind of satisfaction in opening the freezer, reaching for a bottle, pouring a cocktail over ice, and realizing the hard work was already done hours ago. That is the whole charm…

There's a moment every home bartender remembers — the first time a cocktail actually tasted like something you'd order at a real bar, not something you fumbled together with random bottles from the cabinet. For…

Choosing a drink can be surprisingly difficult when you do not enjoy the sharp burn that comes with many alcoholic beverages. Maybe you are going to a dinner, planning a celebration, or simply curious about…

The first time I poured a glass of bourbon, I expected the whiskey to do all the work. Instead, I found myself wondering what to mix with whiskey bourbon to bring out its rich, warm…

There is a certain kind of cookie that makes a kitchen feel warm before you even take the first bite. You smell butter and vanilla in the oven, see little jewel-like pools of jam glowing…

There is something deeply comforting about a pot of potato soup simmering on the stove. The smell of butter and onion fills the kitchen, the potatoes become tender, and suddenly an ordinary evening feels a…

There are some dinners that do more than fill your stomach. They bring back a feeling. Old fashioned hamburger steak and gravy is one of those meals—the kind that reminds you of a family kitchen,…

There is something wonderfully simple about an Old Fashioned. A few good ingredients, a heavy glass, a large piece of ice, and a little patience can create a drink that feels far more special than…

Some desserts feel like they belong to a particular season. Old fashioned baked apples belong to autumn, cool evenings, family kitchens, and the comforting smell of cinnamon drifting through the house. There is something wonderfully…

There are cocktails you make quickly, and then there are cocktails you make when you want to slow down and enjoy the moment. A Mezcal Old Fashioned belongs in the second group. It has the…