Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes

A White Elephant at The Gin Joint, Charleston

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Thirsty South

There was one primary cocktail destination (OK, and a few secondary destinations as well) on our recent visit to Charleston – The Gin Joint – and the experience did not disappoint. Their cocktail menu is creative, diverse and expansive. The … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Ingredients: Homemade Orgeat Syrup

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Thirsty South

Among cocktail ingredients, orgeat syrup is somewhat esoteric. There is one colossally classic drink that requires it – the Mai Tai – and several other unusual and not-often-seen cocktails that call it into service as well, including the Momisette, “the … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie “Moonshine”

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Thirsty South

A simple recipe for apple pie “moonshine” – this time made with some Tennessee “white lightnin” from Ole Smoky in Gatlinburg. Yeehaw!

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Playing with the Pappy Old Fashioned

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Thirsty South

I’ve always been hesitant to use long aged (AKA $50+) whiskey in cocktails, thinking that a 6 year old rye or 10 year old bourbon offer a better balance of approachability and complexity from time in the barrel. A bottle … Continue reading →

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Do You Drink Like An Old Man?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Thirsty South

Do you drink like an old man? Well? Do you, punk? I guess it depends on the old man in question. For Robert Schnakenberg, who wrote Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom, drinking like an old man means favoring … Continue reading →

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H. Harper Station: A Scenic Ride

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Thirsty South

We previously mentioned the opening of H. Harper Station in Atlanta, a “modern watering stop” with an impressive spirits selection and what looks to be an excellent cocktail program led by Jerry Slater. Barely a week old now, the bar … Continue reading →

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Cocktails: Cakes & Ale’s East of Eden

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Thirsty South

Following up on our recent dive into the Decatur, GA, drinking scene, here’s a wonderful fall cocktail recipe from Corina behind the bar at Cakes & Ale. The combination of apple and pomegranate makes for a nice balance of sweet … Continue reading →

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A Witch Hunt & More in Decatur, GA

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Thirsty South

Decatur and the Westside seem to be battling it out for food and drink supremacy in Atlanta these days, and Decatur’s lineup is enough to make you rethink your decision to live anywhere other than within walking distance to the … Continue reading →

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Cocktails: Apple Season in a Glass

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Thirsty South

Summer is still hanging on with a vengeance, sunny hot days melting into cool September nights. Despite the heat, autumn is around the corner, and apple season is already here. Just head up to North Georgia and the apple trees … Continue reading →

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