Plum wine a-steepin'. Photograph from Umamimart Fermentation is no easy feat, and at-home alcohol projects tend to be pretty tricky. But since these fruit liqueurs start with an alcoholic base such as vodka or soju, they’re a cinch to make yourself. Learn how to make umeshu (plum wine) at Delicious Coma, or try your hand at biwashu (loquat liqueur) with these instructions from Umamimart....
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This one’s promoted from the comments on the Aviation. Noting the liqueur used to sweeten that drink, emily20008 asked a good question: What is maraschino liqueur? Don’t tell me it’s that sugary syrup they soak those evil red cherries in... Everyone’s familiar with those neon-red orbs that perch atop sundaes and dwell in the depths of Manhattans. While I’m now kinda freaked out by the chemicals and processes that turn a natural piece of fruit into a freakish, preserved-for-eternity caricature of itself, I’ll admit to an inordinate fondness for them back in the day when my mom had to drive me to swim lessons and I considered Dr Pepper the ne plus ultra of liquid refreshment. But is there a...
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The beautiful thing about New Orleans is that, if you stand in one place long enough, someone will eventually hand you a drink. At least, that was my experience this past week at Tales of the Cocktail, the grand convention of spirits and cocktail enthusiasts that takes place in New Orleans each year. One afternoon I was standing in the ornate lobby of the Hotel Monteleone, minding my own business, when out of nowhere a smiling man appeared bearing a tray of condensation-cloaked glasses and asked me if I’d like something to quench my thirst. A beautiful thing, as I said. What made the experience even more memorable was the drink that was in those glasses. Composed of an icy...
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