Inspired by my recent cocktail class, I set out this weekend on a shopping excursion to pick up some components to improve my home bar. Nothing major, just a few essentials — bitters, a bar spoon, some more glasses, and a key bottle or two. Everything got a good workout in honor of the Mad Men premier last night, where @cocktailspirit and @halw shook up some classic cocktails for the rest of us to enjoy. One such treat was the Park Avenue Cocktail (courtesy of John the Bastard):
The Park Avenue Cocktail
| 2 | oz gin | |
| ¾ | oz pineapple juice | |
| ¾ | oz sweet vermouth | |
| ⅓ | oz Grand Marnier (or orange curaçao) |
Shake and strain.
The one more piece of equipment I need to improve my home bar (and the rest of the home) is an air conditioner that cools more than my bedroom.
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4 responses to “Raising the Bar”
I’m just glad I’m not John The Bastard…
I’m just glad I’m not John The Bastard…
Nope! Not unless you do something bastard-y (but I can’t imagine that you would . . .)
Nope! Not unless you do something bastard-y (but I can’t imagine that you would . . .)