Posts Tagged ‘Video’

In this recent video, Robert Hess shows us how to make a cocktail that predates 1900! It's called the Fourth Regiment Cocktail and I'm enjoying one right now. Featuring rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, plus the ingredients that really got my eye: a trio of bitters (orange, creole and celery).

As Hess mentions in the video, fans of the Manhattan are likely to enjoy this drink. I particularly liked the flavour imparted by the celery bitters, it really comes out in the final result, without being too overpowering. I've been trying to use my celery bitters, which I love, as an ingredient in something other than my Bloody Mary.

Give it a go and let me know what you think.

Fourth Regiment Cocktail

I can't say enough about the great videos and knowledgeable individuals featured on the Small Screen Network. If you're a big fan of cocktails and enjoy visual lessons, this website is simply fantastic.

What did you think of the Fourth Regiment Cocktail?

Short and sweet, dear reader, from the philosopher Homer Simpson.

I recently received my latest issue of Mutineer Magazine, which featured a cover story discussing Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, the upcoming documentary that will air in October.

If you're into the history of booze in America or just a fan of Ken Burns' film work, you're probably as excited as I am. I found the following trailer on YouTube, just to wet your whistle.

Oh, don't forget. Prohibition is a 3-part documentary, airing on October 2, 3 and 4 on PBS.

Are you looking forward to the Prohibition documentary?

Here's an old stand-up bit by Jim Breuer, once of Saturday Night Live fame. (Remember Goat Boy? That's him.)

I'll let the video speak for itself. Enjoy.

Have any funny booze-related links to share?

During occasional random YouTube searches, I'm always surprised (and mostly delighted) by the cool alcohol-related advertising I find that feature big Hollywood stars.

In this case, I stumbled across a couple of very cool Martini vermouth commercials starring George Clooney. Hope they give you a grin, too.

Clooney can really pull off that great silly look when he wants to, much like he did in O Brother, Where Art Thou? Here it is again. This one also features the stunning Shannyn Sossamon.

What's your favourite way to enjoy vermouth?