*As originally published in the Weekly Dig. by Pink Lady With the long days of August upon us, the ladies of LUPEC can think of few things more enjoyable to sip than a Pimm’s Cup. Born in England and reinterpreted in New Orleans, the Pimm’s Cup is the perfect cocktail to sip on a lazy [...]
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Summer Fun Days: Pimm’s Cups!*
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged Napoleon House, New Orleans, Pimm's Cups, Tales of the Cocktail on August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
LUPEC: Whisky/Whiskey/What?*
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged Benedictine, Cocktail a la Louisiane, Herbsaint, peychau, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Whiskey on July 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*As originally published in the Weekly Dig. by Pink Lady LUPEC ladies love our whiskey. And our whisky. (No, it’s not a typo: the spelling tells reflects the nationality of the spirit.) And we know, with its myriad rules nuances, the category can be confusing for the cocktail neophyte. In light of this, we offer [...]
LUPEC: Spe-Drunking*
Posted in Weekly Dig, Women's History, tagged Alice Guest, Alice Mine, angostura bitters, Cave drinking, dry ver, Gin, Grand Marnier, Philadelhpia broads, sweet vermouth on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*As originally published in the Weekly Dig. by Pink Lady Ever sip a cocktail in a cave? Residents of 17th century Philadelphia did, thanks to a very clever widow that we are happy to count among our forebroads. Continuing our celebration of historic ladies of bartending, here is the story of Alice Guest. Alice and [...]
Highbrow Highball
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged brandy, cognac, New Orleans, Raspberry Syrup, Roffignac Cocktail, Rye, soda on June 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*Recently featured in the Weekly Dig. by Pinky Gonzales + Pink Lady Count Louis Philippe Joseph de Roffignac fought alongside the British in the Battle for New Orleans, then in the 1820’s became its Mayor. Among many things, he was credited for bringing cobblestone and city lighting to the streets of the French Quarter. He [...]
DIY Maraschino Cherries
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged cherries, DIY Maraschino Cherries, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur on June 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*As recently published in the Weekly Dig. by Bourbon Belle + Pink Lady At last we’ve reached that stretch of several months with warm temperatures and deliciously seasonal fruits filling the tables at our local farmer’s market. Cherries are in season now which means you’ve got precious little time to preserve them to use in [...]
The Gin Daisy
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged club soda, Gin, Gin Daisy, Grenadine, lemon juice, simple syrup on June 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*As recently published in the Weekly Dig by Pink Lady Could there be a more appropriate cocktail to sip at the dawn of summer than the Daisy, a cool and refreshing drink named for the hardy, innocent flower? Two versions of this drink were in wide circulation by the time Prohibition rolled around in 1919. [...]
Healthy Cocktails
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged Bee's Knees, Healthy Cocktails, honey syrup, lemon, Plymouth, The Manhattan Cocktail Classic on May 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*As recently published in the Weekly Dig. by Pink Lady Later this week, yours truly will team up with Holistic Health Coach Kendra Strasburg of Crave Health to present a seminar at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic called Beyond the Hangover Cure: What to Eat, Drink, and Do to Combat Your Boozy Lifestyle. Do healthy cocktails [...]
LUPEC takes Manhattan!
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged all spice dram, angostura bitters, Carpano Antica vermouth, Champagne, Cherry Heering, club soda, Fresh ginger syrup, Hine cognac VSOP, LE PUNCH FANTASTIQUE, lemon juice, LUPEC NYC, LUPEC Seattle, sugar cubes, The Manhattan Cocktail Classic on May 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
*Recent ruminations from the ladies of LUPEC, as originally published in the Weekly Dig. by Pink Lady In a few short weeks several of the ladies of LUPEC Boston will take Manhattan by storm at the Second Annual Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Part festival, part fête, part conference, part cocktail party – the Manhattan Cocktail Classic [...]


