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So, I’m not much of a “desert cocktail” person. I like things to be really balanced and generally on the sour/bitter side. There are two exceptions to this rule, the espresso martini, and the Irish Coffee from Erin Rose in New Orleans. Yeah, I know, it’s super specific, but that’s the kinda gal I am. The Irish Coffee at Erin Rose is not your standard Irish Coffee. It’s a frozen, sweet treat that refreshes you to your core, even in the middle of the oppressive New Orleans heat.
The first time I had this nectar of the gods, I was in New Orleans for my first Tales of the Cocktail, the annual celebration of all things booze and cocktails. Tales is a huge industry and enthusiast event that takes over the French Quarter for about 5 days every July. Yeah, you heard that right! The convention happens in New Orleans, IN JULY! It’s arguably the hottest time of year there, and it is utterly miserable. Even if you’re someone that handles the heat and humidity well, there just is
Mar. 10—As we write off a second consecutive traditional St. Patrick's Day celebration thanks to COVID-19, we have options for commemorating the holiday in different ways. Typically, St. Patrick's Day, or Scranton's Parade Day, are in-person or on-premise events with lots of overpriced, basic alcohol. If we are going to stay home for the holiday, though, we might as well kick it up a notch. .
We look through our green-tinged glasses at some Irish spirits and drinks, as well as some cocktails you can make at home to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Photo: Filepic
Since the International Irish Whiskey Day took place last week (March 3), and St Patrick’s Day is happening next week (March 17), I decided to take another look into the world of Irish spirits, beers and cocktails. The last time I wrote about Irish drinks was about nine years ago, so I reckon it’s time for a refresher.
When it comes to Irish drinks, the first name that comes to mind is usually Guinness, the iconic black beer that is available worldwide and even brewed locally in numerous countries, including Malaysia.