The World’s Smallest Martini Bar

An old, refurbished French camionnette tours the world

This past week we took time to learn about the three martini lunch in the world’s smallest martini bar. In fact, it’s a former French bread delivery van that features two small stools and a functional bar tucked into the back. Owned by Grey Goose, this camionnette alludes to the Picardie, France wheat used in the making of the vodka. But inside the van, guests …

Six Seasonal Cocktails with Unexpected Ingredients

Sangria with spiced pear, Schoenauer Apfel liquor, and activated charcoal in rum are just some of what we're mixing

There’s nothing wrong with embracing pumpkin puree at this time of year. However, we wanted to go a bit further into the seasonal spectrum and we’ve found a few ingredients making their presence known. From the hundreds of cocktails and recipes we reviewed or sampled, the following six reflect some observations we’ve made of late. The first, and boldest, happens to be charcoal. Yes, this …

In the Heart of Cognac, Hennessy

Exploring the facilities, characteristics and classifications of the centuries-old brand

When was the last time you had cognac? We ask this because, as with many other brown spirits, cognac consumption is on the rise in America. Perhaps it was in a classic cocktail—a Sidecar or a Sazerac or even an Alexander. Maybe one was savoring it neat in a snifter. If not, that’s also understandable; information about cognac does not appear as prevalent as that …