Cinnamon Syrup

SeanMike | September 26, 2008

Normally I am not a fan of “specialty” ingredients.  What’s economical and easy to make in a restaurant, for instance, can be a pain in the butt to make at home, or worse yet, end up giving you a container full of a specialty mix that’s only used in one cocktail.
That’s by no means a [...]

Cocktail Event – Oct. 14

Marshall | September 24, 2008

The Museum of the American Cocktail is continuing their DC Seminar program with an event on Tuesday October 14th at the Tabard Inn.  The theme of of the seminar is “The Great Hotel Bars, Part 1.”  Derek Brown and Phil Greene will be hosting and discussing classic cocktails which were created at some classic hotels.  [...]

A Little Housekeeping

Marshall | September 20, 2008

For regular readers of the Scofflaw’s Den, you may have noticed a few changes. I wanted to take a quick moment to let you know about what we’ve done.
First, we have a new theme. The old theme was very old and partially written in an asiatic language. That made things pretty difficult [...]

The week in drinks

SeanMike | September 20, 2008

So I meant to post earlier but kept forgetting.  My bad.
Last weekend I was in NYC.  Friday night we started with a trip to Stand, mostly known for its burgers and milkshakes.  I started with a Southampton Secret Ale on draft, a beer that I’ve always enjoyed in the bottle at Lost Dog Cafe here [...]

Mixology Monday: 19th Century Cocktails

SeanMike | September 15, 2008

When I first heard the theme of this month’s MxMo I was a bit worried. I didn’t know what I’d want to do – something classic, like the Manhattan or Sazerac, or maybe try to convert something out of the Harry Johnson’s bar guide that Marshall got me for my birthday? What the [...]