My long-time editor and colleague Liz Froment recently visited the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. I knew this place was a perfect fit for Slightly Pretentious from the moment she said she was going. A beautiful hotel that also has placed a focus on its cocktail education program? Sign us up! Liz spent two […]
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How to Make an Espresso Martini (The Ultimate-Pick-Me-Up-Cocktail)
We all know the feeling. You’ve had a long day at work, or maybe you’re just trying to unwind after a stressful week. Either way, you want something strong and delicious to take the edge off. But what do you choose? There are so many options out there, and sometimes it feels like they’re all […]
Oaxacan Old Fashioned: The Ultimate Tequila Cocktail?
I still remember the very first Oaxacan Old Fashioned I ever had. It was at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge in Portland, Oregon. When I travel to bars, people often ask me if I have a “go-to” order. I tell them, I usually like to order from the menu, as when it comes to the best cocktail […]
Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible
If you’ve read my list of best cocktail books, then you know what a fan I am of the Cocktail Codex book from the Death & Co team. The reason it’s so great is because it does three things very well: It teaches you the essentials of creating a great cocktail. One read through the […]
Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail
Every once in awhile you create a cocktail that catches you by surprise. That was the case with this green chartreuse cocktail, the Georgia Monk. I wanted to make something new, so I literally sat looking at my bar and tried to choose a few ingredients that I thought might work, despite being, well, an […]