Sunday, August 28, 2011

Boulevardier

This cocktail is the Negroni's long-lost, whiskey-based cousin. It was named after a 1920s magazine for expats living in Paris that was run by socialite Erskine Gwynne. Spirits columnist Jason Wilson recommends using a bourbon that's on the spicier side, such as Buffalo Trace, Four Roses or Russell's Reserve.
1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • Twist of lemon peel, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice. Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth and Campari. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with the twist of lemon peel.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Iced Tea

Good Housekeeping...


  • Fresh cold water

  • 1/3 cup(s) loose tea or 15 tea bags

  • Ice cubes

  • Sugar (optional)

  • Lemon slices



  • Directions
    1. In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat 4 cups of fresh cold water to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in tea. Stir, cover, and leave for 5 minutes. Stir again and strain into a pitcher containing 4 additional cups of fresh cold water.
    2. Cover and let stand until ready to serve. Serve over ice cubes with sugar and lemon slices.