The Rolls Royce is an old-school Martini variation and has long been one of my favorites in that category. Naturally, the name is an homage to the iconic luxury car brand, and this drink more than lives up to it. It is the picture of elegance and sophistication. It’s constructed like a classic Martini but with some added sweet vermouth - which technically makes it a Perfect Martini - and a dash of Bénédictine, the classic French herbal liqueur. In addition to a recipe, al

Things have warmed up here quite a bit since last week, so we are back to proper cocktails - with ice. This week’s recipe is for a Tequila Old Fashioned, which single-handedly changed my perception of tequila when I first had one. Until then I only thought of tequila as the base of a Margarita or a shot I would later regret. But this drink showed me that when made well, it could exhibit the same levels of depth and complexity as any top shelf sipping spirit. The drink use