These are exciting times for not only cocktail enthusiasts but casual & social drinkers as well. The popularity of classic Prohibition-era drinks along with techniques borrowed from cutting-edge, modern kitchens brings us new drinks with fresh nuance and the ability to recreate mythical cocktails thought long lost to the past.Tumblr (3.0; @kenmoorhead)http://kenmoorhead.com/So… I’ve been wholly negligent of this website for like… at least three months...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/585476382http://kenmoorhead.com/post/585476382Sun, 09 May 2010 21:22:36 -0400Hey Alchemists! Things have been pretty crazy lately… lots of things happening all at once in...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/451287013http://kenmoorhead.com/post/451287013Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:29:40 -0400<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_f1fce585"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/f1fce585/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/f1fce585/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_f1fce585"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Better late than never, eh? I shot these videos yesterday but haven’t been able to get to Tumblr to post them here. This is the first entry for my “Back to Basics” this month; I’m featuring the first original drink I ever came up with. The second cocktail I did on a whim because I wanted to try the combination of rye, pineapple and Peychaud bitters (Okay, so I cheated slightly on my promise for the month).</p> <p><b>Tropical Gentleman</b></p> <ul> <li>1 1/2 oz Tennessee Whiskey (Jack Daniels)</li> <li>1 1/2 oz Pineapple juice</li> <li>Ginger ale (dry)</li> </ul> <p>Build drink in rocks glass over ice, top with ginger ale and stir slightly to mix.</p> <p><b>Unnamed (But still delicious!)</b></p> <ul> <li>2oz rye whiskey (Sazerac rye here)</li> <li>Pineapple juice</li> <li>3 dashes Peychaud bitters</li> </ul> <p>Build drink over ice, topping with pineapple juice. Stir and enjoy.</p> <p>Give both of these a try! These play well with most any American or Canadian whiskies, so don’t fret too much over brand / style.</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/423498403http://kenmoorhead.com/post/423498403Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:38:00 -0500whiskeyDorm Dazepineapplepineapple juicepeychaudpeychaud bittersSome unexpected information and inspiration came from my job interview this past Friday with respect...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/419150703http://kenmoorhead.com/post/419150703Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:24:00 -0500cocktaileasy cocktailshow to make cocktailsI have a paper and a presentation due Monday, and had a job interview today that I’ve spent...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/414285231http://kenmoorhead.com/post/414285231Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:10:14 -0500Can’t drink today as I’m recovering from losing my voice over the weekend. Decided to do...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/406317880http://kenmoorhead.com/post/406317880Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:23:28 -0500shakenstirredModern AlchemyXplorador wines is hosting a drawing to send one lucky winner to Chilé for the 2010 wine harvest. If...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/405075653http://kenmoorhead.com/post/405075653Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:04:31 -0500XploradorXplorador HarvestChiléWineCarmenereBacardi’s gone viral (or at least trying to) lately with their True Originals ads. The latest...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/404254552http://kenmoorhead.com/post/404254552Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:50 -0500AdvertisingTrue OriginalsBacardiPiña coladaTumblr SEO<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_d327641f"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/d327641f/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/d327641f/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_d327641f"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>Pink Gin Cocktail</b></p> <ul> <li>2 1/2oz London dry gin</li> <li>3 dashes Angostura bitters</li> <li>Shake over ice and strain into cocktail glass.</li> </ul> <p>The complexity in this drink took me surprise - I was expecting a good cocktail and wound up with a great one! The comparison to tempranillo I feel is most appropriate in terms of the earthy components that wine possesses, not so much the fruit notes.</p> <p>This one is too simple to not try for yourself ASAP!</p> <p>Learn more about this Royal Navy cocktail at <a title="Pink Gin Origins on Wikipedia" target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Gin#Origins">Wikipedia</a></p> <p>Learn more about BlastMedia at <a title="Blast Media" target="_blank" href="http://blastmedia.com/"><a href="http://blastmedia.com/">http://blastmedia.com/</a></a></p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/400145196http://kenmoorhead.com/post/400145196Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:29:53 -0500Pink GinModern AlchemyKen MoorheadGinAngostura BittersBittersBlast MediaRoyal Navy history<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="263" id="viddler_bb160655"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/bb160655/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/bb160655/" width="400" height="263" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_bb160655"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>The Algonquin</b></p> <ul> <li><b>3/4oz Rye whiskey</b></li> <li><b>1/4oz dry vermouth</b></li> <li><b>1/4oz pineapple juice</b></li> </ul> <p>Shake over ice and strain into cocktail glass.</p> <p>Catch my interview on the DJ NewStyle show podcast at <a title="DJ NewStyle Show Website" target="_blank" href="http://djnewstyleshow.com/podcast/djns-episode-244/">DJNewStyleShow.com</a></p> <p>Follow the hosts:</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/djnewstyle">http://twitter.com/djnewstyle</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/thegermfreak">http://twitter.com/thegermfreak</a></p> <p>And hear them live Tuesdays @ 9PM EST</p> <p><a href="http://hearustalk.com/live">http://hearustalk.com/live</a></p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/394751844http://kenmoorhead.com/post/394751844Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:48:00 -0500Algonquinryerye whiskeydry vermouthvermouthpineapple juicepineappleDJ Newstyle<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="240" id="viddler_864065fb"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/simple/864065fb/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/simple/864065fb/" width="400" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_864065fb"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>The Germfreak</b></p> <ul> <li>1oz Ginger-infused vodka</li> <li>1oz Lychee liqueur</li> <li>1/4oz dry vermouth</li> <li>3/4oz lime juice (roughly 1 whole lime)</li> <li>2 dashes Angostura bitters</li> <li>2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters</li> </ul>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/390907596http://kenmoorhead.com/post/390907596Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:39:02 -0500gingervodkaginger vodkalycheelychee liqueurdry vermouthNoilly Pratlime juicebittersAngostura BittersPeychaud BitterscocktailKen MoorheadThe GermfreakDJ NewStyleHear Us TalkModern AlchemyTo my usual audience: Thank you very much for seeing this update, I thank you for stopping by. I...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/364750922http://kenmoorhead.com/post/364750922Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:27:59 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvv2r0mrpo1qa8jf4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here are your Thursday and Friday cocktails. Sorry folks, but I won’t do videos with a sore throat, fading voice and wrecked palette. Should be good to go Monday, it ain’t swine flu!</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/321018625http://kenmoorhead.com/post/321018625Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:18:18 -0500<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_c50c99a0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/c50c99a0/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/c50c99a0/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_c50c99a0"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Sidecar</p> <ul> <li>1oz Brandy (Cognac in this case)</li> <li>1oz Triple sec (Cointreau)</li> <li>1oz Fresh lemon juice</li> </ul> <p><i>Shake and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel.</i></p> <p>Well, I’m two for two so far this week! Feeling a bit of a cold coming on but this drink still hit all the right notes for me. The “wine” elements of the cognac really came through for me in this drink in ways they haven’t in the past with other mixes. <a title="@selenawrites on Twitter" target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/selenawrites/">Selena Ricks</a> of <a title="The Dizzy Fizz weblog" target="_blank" href="http://thedizzyfizz.wordpress.com/">The Dizzy Fizz</a> is <a title="The Dizzy Fizz's 2010 Predictions" target="_blank" href="http://thedizzyfizz.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/dizzy-days-ahead-trendcasting-2010/trackback/">predicting 2010 will be a big year for cognac and armagnac</a>, something I agree with and feel is long overdue. Expect to be drinking more brown spirits this year folks!</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/319903455http://kenmoorhead.com/post/319903455Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:20:29 -0500<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_d97952de"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/d97952de/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/d97952de/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_d97952de"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>Daiquiri</b></p> <ul> <li>2oz White rum</li> <li>1oz Lime juice</li> <li>2 barspoons sugar (to taste)</li> </ul> <p><i>Shake and strain into cocktail glass.</i></p> <p>Oh look! A video that’s being posted in a timely fashion on the day it’s intended!</p> <p>I love this drink. It’s simple, it tastes great, but it really does take a bit of finesse and panache to pull off well. This is definitely one for everyone at home to try - who doesn’t like rum?</p> <p>Feels good getting back into the swing of things… see you all tomorrow!</p> <p>Ken</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/318170186http://kenmoorhead.com/post/318170186Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:47:56 -0500rumlimesugar<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_c6e283d8"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/c6e283d8/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/c6e283d8/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_c6e283d8"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Happy New Year! I hope you like the new design of the site. I couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. 2010 is going to be a great year for me, and I’m excited to be sharing that with you!</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/311750606http://kenmoorhead.com/post/311750606Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:03:24 -0500Hey guys, I really hate to be flaking like I have lately. I get such support from everyone that...http://kenmoorhead.com/post/293042342http://kenmoorhead.com/post/293042342Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:37:17 -0500<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_3f403ff8"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/3f403ff8/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/3f403ff8/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_3f403ff8"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>Chas</b></p> <p>1 1/4 ounce bourbon whiskey</p> <p>1/8 ounce amaretto</p> <p>1/8 ounce Benedictine</p> <p>1/4 ounce Cointreau</p> <p>Stir all ingredients, strain into cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.</p> <p>Great drink! I’m usually a bit skeptical for a recipe calling for such little input from so many bottles, but this one pulled it off well. If the Monte Carlo was a little too strong / bitter for you, this provides a more friendly take on the combination of whiskey and Benedictine.</p> <p>Just one more week to name the show and win a copy of Gary Vaynerchuk’s <i>Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion</i>. Comment below and you could start the New Year with a great book in your hands!</p> <ul></ul>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/288955427http://kenmoorhead.com/post/288955427Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:31:29 -0500BourbonBenedictineAmarettoCointreauCrush It GiveawayCrush It Giveaway<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_b265dfc2"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/b265dfc2/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/b265dfc2/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_b265dfc2"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Monte Carlo</p> <p>2oz Rye Whiskey</p> <p>1/2oz Benedictine</p> <p>2 dashes Angostura Bitters</p> <p>Stir over ice, strain into cocktail glass.</p> <p>First off, I had a blast on the DJ NewStyle show last night. You can check out the episode at <a href="http://www.djnewstyleshow.com/.">http://www.djnewstyleshow.com/.</a> Come back next Tuesday at 9PM Eastern for a live broadcast. We talked cocktails, Frank (a.k.a. Germfreak) tried to stump me and then I made a recommendation to get him out of his “girly drink” habits and into some libations more proper. Also, Frank agreed to give me full rights to the word “spiceness” on the condition that I create a drink called “The Germfreak.” I have a few ideas… I may borrow some tricks from “girly drink” world and try to mix them in with a more … ahem… respectable approach.</p> <p>About today’s drink… It’s great! Try it! Every home bar should have whiskey of some variety and Angostura bitters… get yourself some Benedictine and you’re just a few stirs away from a saucy little minx!</p> <p>Thanks for all the comments! Keep them coming… also: What questions do you have that you would like to see answered? Don’t forget to name the show to win a book!</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/286902008http://kenmoorhead.com/post/286902008Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:50:00 -0500BenedictineRye WhiskeyAngostura BittersCrush It GiveawayDJ NewStyle<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="256" id="viddler_59a4acbc"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/59a4acbc/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/59a4acbc/" width="400" height="256" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_59a4acbc"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Vieux Carré</p> <p>1oz Rye Whiskey</p> <p>1oz Cognac</p> <p>1oz Sweet vermouth</p> <p>1/2 teaspoon Benedictine (splash)</p> <p>2 Dashes Angostura Bitters</p> <p>2 Dashes Peychaud’s bitters</p> <p>Well, today’s cocktail turned out to be an exercise in how things can go wrong even when you know exactly what you’re doing. I think this is the first drink I’ve been familiar with prior to creating the video, and I made the drink in exactly the same manner as I have every other time. In the end, something just tasted off. Perhaps my vermouth has spoiled. If that’s the case, I welcome the opportunity to buy new and better vermouth!</p> <p>I do encourage EVERYONE watching this to try this drink when they have opportunity to. The flavors and complexity bring something for everyone and could challenge you in ways you didn’t expect.</p> <p>Keep coming up with names for the show in the comment field below!</p>http://kenmoorhead.com/post/285269545http://kenmoorhead.com/post/285269545Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:53:07 -0500rye whiskeysweet vermouthcognacangostura bitterspeychaud bittersbenedictineCrush It Giveaway