It was a warm summer evening when I first encountered the timeless classic cocktail, the Pegu Club. While casually scrolling through an old travel journal, a memory was conjured—one that painted a vivid picture from a trip to Myanmar. Nestled in the heart of Yangon, a bustling city rich in tradition, lies the storied Pegu […]
On a scorching summer afternoon, I found myself at a charming little rooftop bar in the heart of New York City. The heat was relentless, and the crowd around me seemed to perspire in unison. That’s when the bartender handed me a glass of what appeared to be pure, liquid refreshment. It was my first
It was a humid evening in New Orleans, the kind that makes the air feel thick with history and mystery. I found myself tucked away in a dimly lit bar in the heart of the French Quarter, or “Vieux Carré” as the locals call it. As I watched the bartender expertly mix spirits with an
Let me take you back to a time when whiskey was hidden in teacups and clandestine bars were the heartbeat of nightlife—the Prohibition era. Among the myriad of cocktail concoctions that have made their way through history, the Jack Rose stands as a gem in classic cocktail recipes. One evening, while leafing through “The Savoy
It was during a lazy summer afternoon that I discovered the perfect antidote to the sweltering heat—a refreshing Fuzzy Navel cocktail. As I lounged by the pool, a friend handed me a glass filled with a vibrant orange concoction garnished with a slice of peach. With just one sip, I was transported to a tropical
It was a chilly Friday evening when I first encountered the captivating allure of the Blood and Sand cocktail. I had just finished a long week at work and decided to treat myself to a classic cocktail at a cozy speakeasy downtown. As I took a seat at the bar, the bartender recommended a drink
I still remember the first time I visited Singapore; it was a hot, humid day, and the vibrant cityscape seemed to shimmer under the tropical sun. I found myself at the iconic Raffles Hotel, where I was introduced to a cocktail that would forever change my outlook on mixed drinks — the classic Singapore Sling.
As the sun dipped below the horizon during my vacation in the Caribbean, I found myself at a quaint beachside bar where the bartender handed me a tall, vibrant glass filled with a concoction that seemed to embody the very essence of summer. This was my first experience with the classic rum cocktail known as
On a warm summer afternoon in Key West, I found myself at the famed Sloppy Joe’s Bar, a watering hole that Ernest Hemingway himself frequented. Surrounded by the whispers of literary legends and the scent of salt air, I ordered a drink that seemed to embody the spirit of tropical indulgence and artistic genius—the Hemingway
One summer evening, I found myself at a friend’s backyard barbecue, eagerly awaiting the refreshing bourbon cocktails promised by our host. “Have you tried a Whiskey Smash before?” she asked, presenting a chilled glass garnished with fresh mint and a vibrant lemon slice. As I took a sip, the exquisite balance of robust whiskey mingled
