Bar Minty: Martini Monday
Dirty Savory Martini 2.5 oz Wilder Gin .50 oz blanc vermouth (Dolin preferred) .50 oz Dirty Sue olive juice olives There are still a few drinks that are stigmatized as “not classy” but… Continue reading
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Minty at Home: The Negroni and its Variations
Surprise, surprise! I’m not actually going to show you how to make a Negroni. Stanley Tucci has already done a fine job of it. No, actually he did. Despite a few nitpicks,… Continue reading
Minty at Home: Martini vs Manhattan
A few weeks ago when I started making drinks at home, resurrecting my Minty Popup Bar, I made a pair of classics; the Martini and Manhattan. I recently did inventory and though… Continue reading
Where to Drink in Los Angeles for Negroni Week, June 24-30
Negroni Week returns next week, June 24-30. Imbibe Magazine and Campari created the worldwide cocktail event which celebrates the beloved Gin, Campari and Sweet Vermouth drink in 2013 and now has grown… Continue reading
DTLA: New Drinks at Bar Franca
Bar Franca has launched a new menu just in time for Spring! A vibrantly green drink, the First Flush would be my first pick of the night. With trendy matcha but also… Continue reading
The Minty’s Spirits Week: Introducing Hendrick’s Orbium Gin
I recently attended the launch of Hendrick’s Orbium gin at The Wellesbourne. Orbium is the first new expression after the original Hendrick’s gin. It starts with a base of the original with… Continue reading
Historic Filipinotown: New Drinks at Genever LA
After dinner at Porridge & Puffs, we went a couple blocks over to Genever for a nightcap. It’s the perfect one-two punch. It’s been a minute since I was at Genever and… Continue reading
Highland Park: Spanish Food and Drinks at Otono
I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of Otono since I heard about it at a sustainable tuna dinner last year. I enjoyed that meal as well as Chef Teresa Montano’s previous Spanish… Continue reading
Highland Park: Checking Out Cocktails and Food at Hippo
I made it to Hippo last month during the holidays. It’s been on my radar for a while and I was glad I was finally able to check it out before heading… Continue reading
Monthly Cocktail Boxes from the American Cocktail Club
Recently I received a cocktail box from Tanaya’s Table and the American Cocktail Club. American Cocktail Club works with mixologists and others to create monthly boxes. Each box makes several drinks. … Continue reading