I also want to extend a welcome to The Scofflaw’s Den.  I hope that you find our little spot entertaining, informative and maybe a little reckless . . .

This is my first foray into the blogosphere.  But when Sean asked if I would be interested in blogging about classic cocktails and cigars and any other of our many vices, I couldn’t resist.  I think it is important to make a quick note about what we mean when we refer to “classic” cocktails.  These are drinks that usually pre-date prohibition or any drink made in the same vein.  What these drinks are *NOT* are overly sweet, non-natural colored mixed drinks that you find at Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, etc.  (Nothing wrong with those establishments, I’m just trying to set a benchmark here.)  We try to use the freshest mixers and the best spirit we can for each cocktail.  You won’t find pre-made sour mix here (at least by me!) 

We also plan to talk about cigars.  I love cigars and have been smoking since I was an undergrad.  I now have a sizable collection and can talk about the leaf for hours.  I probably don’t smoke cigars as often as Sean does, but I credit myself with rekindling his love of the leaf.    Oh, I guess this is where I should also mention that you might find Sean and I sparring back and forth from time to time.  We don’t really hate each other or hope the other burns in a pit of hell-fire or hope their testicles fall off, but we may say so every now and again.  (These are just samples, I’m sure we’ll think of much worse things . . . )  But we are great friends and I truly count Sean as a brother to me.

Alright enough love fest crap.

Over at Sean’s on Sunday I smoked . . . well, let me rephrase.  I tried to smoke a La Aurora Cien Anos Robusto.  Damn thing wouldn’t stay lit for the life of me and just made the experience a pain.  What I could taste was as good as I come to expect from La Aurora.  But the lesson is that this weekend I have to spend a little time and rotate my cigars just to make sure they are getting enough humidity. 

Back to cocktails.  I’m currently working on a fall cocktail that will be a “signature” drink at my place.  I almost have it down and when I do, I’ll post the recipe.  

Hope ya’ll enjoy The Scofflaw’s Den!  Cheers!