by Sean Ludford | Jun 24, 2015 | Cocktails, Random
For some, the apéritif never left but far too many simply leap for the full-octane drink right out of the blocks. I invite you to slow down and savor life with a refreshing and contemplative apéritif – then you can go wild. In simple terms an apéritif is a beverage taken before them meal designed to stimulate the appetite. The word apéritif is derived...
by Sean Ludford | Jun 9, 2015 | Cocktails
The recent story entitled – Thee Cocktails You Must Know was one of our most popular articles last month. I’m still concerned that many of you enjoy reading cocktail recipes but haven’t made the leap to home bartender as yet. Well it’s time to roll up your sleeves, grab the jigger, and start making cocktails. Making cocktails at home is simply a matter of...
by Sean Ludford | May 5, 2015 | Cocktails
More of you than ever before are drinking good, fresh cocktails. This is a good thing of course and luckily it is easier to find a quality cocktail whilst out than it has in recent decades. Some of you are even honing your bartending skills while making cocktails at home. This is a very good thing. If the number of you reading each week’s...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 22, 2015 | Cocktails
I’m constantly asked – “What’s your favorite Whiskey, or Wine, or Tequila, or cocktail…” The variations on the theme are endless. I understand the question but the answer is never easy and if I dare answer I’m rarely consistent. I like more things than can be imagined by the typical person who poses the innocent question. I’m a seasonal drinker (and eater) and I...
by Sean Ludford | Jun 2, 2014 | Cocktails
An expected garnish – if you will – to the cocktail renaissance is the great number of cocktail recipes being published in print, online, and on coasters! The up side is that more people are making cocktails at home as opposed to a decade ago. With exploration come the inevitable questions. At BevX our Cocktail of the Week feature is one of our top...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 9, 2011 | Cocktails
What’s for dinner? Today our choices are so vast that decisions don’t come easy. Our pantry is overflowing with items recently relegated to ethnic restaurants and dingy shops if seen at all. Take a moment to consider the long list of commonplace foods that were scarcely known a decade ago. Try to find a grocery or restaurant that doesn’t offer Balsamic vinegar. Sushi is...
