The drink we have on today's, Follow The Liter, is called the Naughty Dog and it is a play on the Colorado Bulldog, which is essentially a White Russian with cola. This one uses aged rum instead of vodka and Root Beer in lieu of cola. The result is an easy to make creamy cocktail that fills the gap between a Cuba Libre and a Root Beer Float.
Photo by Gabe Fonseca
Here is seasonal winter cocktail that I came up with to help put all of you in the holiday spirit. It plays off of the natural affinities between rye whiskey, Amaro Montenegro and maple syrup. It creates a playful mixture of bittersweet herbs and creamy cinnamon. Amaro is excellent for the digestion, so why not make one for the family after everyone gets stuffed with ham and turkey.
While this drink might not be light on the calories, it is definitely loaded with flavor. With this booze-fueled milkshake we learn an important mathematical formula: Oreos + Irish Whiskey = Heaven. After all, why eat your dessert when you could drink it instead.
Here is a nice little holiday cocktail that I came up with a while back. Its perfect for those of us that prefer to drink their dessert instead of going through the trouble of dealing with a knife and fork.
The Pumpkin Pie
2oz Cognac
.75oz lemon juice
.5oz simple syrup
.5oz egg white
Heaping spoon of pumpkin butter
3 dashes of Fee Aromatic Bitters
Directions:
Shake vigorously without ice to build up a good froth.
Add ice and shake.
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg.
