The Talented Mr. J

Mr. J might leave basil in your teeth.

You got too much basil on your hands? Try this unusual cocktail from La Distillerie!

First off, I’m so sorry about my lousy presentation, I was on a rush! This cocktail should be made in a Mason Jar, like most cocktails from La Distillerie, for a much better effect.

The Talented Mr. J

Ingredients

• 4 pineapple cubes (crushed)
• 1 1/2 oz Whiskey (Maker’s Mark)
• 1/2 oz Chartreuse
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Simple Syrup
• 3-4 teared Basil Leaves
• 7-Up

Preparation

Start by crushing the pineapple in the bottom of a tall glass, or if you’re doing it like la Distillerie, in a mason jar. Add all the ingredients except the 7-up (or it will go boom! (in a bad way!)) on ice. Shake energetically. Fill with 7-Up and decorate with a pineapple cube and one basil leaf.

Enjoy!

June 29, 2012 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Basil, Chartreuse, Distillerie, Pineapple, Whiskey 7 Comments

My Father’s day special: The Manhattan

The Manhattan

Happy father’s day to all dads, especially mine who his always working hard to make us happy! My dad isn’t a cocktail enthusiast. He likes the occasional wine glass in special occasions but that’s about it.

Like you know if you’re used to read this blog, I love cocktails, and it’s my first Father’s day this year! I’m the proud father of a beautiful 6 months-old baby girl. Since my little Daphnée is too young to handle a shaker and spirits, I will have to prepare my own Father’s day cocktail on her behalf. 😀

My all-time favorite old-fashioned cocktail is the Manhattan. I never get tired of its fine and intricate taste. And what a beautiful drink, classy! There is also something magical about the Manhattan. When you’re holding one, you’ll feel like you’re always correct, and you are, trust me. 😉

The Manhattan

• 2 part Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 part Sweet Red Vermouth
• 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
• Maraschino Cherry for garnish
• Ice

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir well. Personally, I prefer to do it in a shaker, it’s manlier ;). Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add a maraschino cherry.

Happy Father’s Day

June 19, 2011June 19, 2011 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Aromatic, Drink, Father's Day, old-fashioned, Whiskey Leave a comment