No, this is not a typo mistake. Yes, this tiny H letter makes a big difference. And to understand it, we need to investigate deep down into the sugarcane field. Rum and rhum may both be made from sugarcane, but this is the only thing they have in common. The opposite of industrial rum distilled from ...
Shift Drink: Eveleigh’s Kiowa Bryan
What the head bartender of Eveleigh drinks when she's off the clock Posted on 5/30/2014 12:35:00 PM by Whitney Adams Welcome to the debut of Shift Drink, where we take a peek into the post-shift drinking habits of LA's finest food and drink personalities. First up to bat? Kiowa Bryan, head bartender of West Hollywood's Eveleigh. She is ...
Thirsty Thursday – ‘Ti Punch, A Rum Cocktail That May Kill You
By Tom W. As much as rum punch is synonymous with the Caribbean, ‘ti punch reigns supreme in the French-speaking islands of this region as the punch of choice and may be the most significant contribution the French have made to the Caribbean. French cuisine may rank higher with “foodies” but after a couple ‘ti punches ...
Rhum Agricole: The Other Rum
By Lauren Viera, Special to Tribune Newspapers 4:16 pm, May 2, 2014 With summer on the horizon, mojitos and daiquiris are poised for heavy rotation on the patio circuit. But before you reach for the same old bottle of gold or spiced rum, consider an upgrade: rhum agricole. French for agricultural rum, rhum agricole is a unique style ...
“NOUVEAU RIFF”
of the French Caribbean Classic TI PUNCH CHALLENGE We cordially invite you to share with us, your ‘riff on a classic Ti Punch, inspired by the culture of the French Caribbean. Organized as a roaming, regional cocktail challenge, “Nouveau ‘Riff” provides an opportunity to submit your creation and showcase your talents behind your actual bar. Recipes must include ...