Every once in a while you come across people that refresh your thoughts that people are in general good, and brighten your day. While walking through these community gardens in Playa Vista, I came across an older couple trimming their garden and a lemon verbena bush that was getting out of hand and then offered … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tequila
Vanilla infused Tequila Bee’s Knees
Trying out some things with the Vanilla infused Tequila I made. I thought it would work well in a variation on a Bee’s knees, and well I just love that drink in general. I made one version with the addition of a little orgeat (an almond syrup) and another with the addition of Falernum. Also … Continue reading
Vanilla infused Tequila
Another home infusion. Made a Vanilla infused Tequila that is going to make a mean Vanilla tequila Mai Tai (as inspired by Evelyn Chick formerly of UVA Wine Bar in Vancouver) Split 3 Vanilla beans lengthwise and left to sit for 3 days. Continue reading
The Drunken Altar Boy (Attempt 2)
I changed up a few things in the recipe and it completely changed the drink for the better. This time splitting between Mezcal and Tequila Reposado and muddling a couple slices of Serrano pepper to add a bit of a spice element which I love pairs with Mezcal as you know, and this time making … Continue reading
Jalapeño infused Mezcal
I personally LOVE Mezcal. A lot of my friends have been unfamiliar with Mezcal and how it differentiates from Tequila. Both are distilled from the Agave plant but prepared differently. Tequila is made from steaming the agave whereas Mezcal chars the Agave giving in the smoky almost scotch like quality. I love the smoke that … Continue reading