Cocktails that use raw egg white as an ingredient aren’t very popular these days, due to concerns about eggs and salmonella. You can use egg substitute for a safe (pasteurized) alternative if you’re worried. One way or another, many of these drinks are not to be missed. The Round Robin uses egg white to add a nice creamy texture to ... Read More »

The Sazerac cocktail goes back a long way. It originated in New Orleans and was named for a brand of cognac that was originally the whiskey ingredient. The ingredients have changed over the years, but the preparation style has always involved muddling a sugar cube, which is just kind of a cool thing to do. This recipe is pretty old-fashioned. ... Read More »

The myth about absinthe is that it used to have psychotropic properties before everyone banned it, and what’s available now as absinthe isn’t the real thing, because it’s just a spirit. But in truth, absinthe’s former reputation was misleading. It never was anything more than a strong alcoholic drink. Don’t worry, though – it’s still a fascinating spirit. The main ... Read More »