The Monarch Cocktail While this cocktail has many variations, the original was created in 2003 by Douglas Ankrah (Creator of Lab and Townhouse bars in London). Nose: lemon and mint Taste: tangy, very herbal with bright lemon, crisp Finish: tangy mint with lingering lemon Overall: crisp and refreshing The Monarch Cocktail - Recipe 2oz Gin … Continue reading Padron Damaso No.12 with The Monarch
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The Phantom Cocktail and Perdomo’s 20th Anniversary Maduro
The Phantom Cocktail This week this Huntsville Ballet Company is performing The Phantom of the Ballet and in their honor the bartenders at SiP have created The Phantom Cocktail. Nose: lemon and dark berries Taste: sweet raspberry on the front with notes of herbs, lemon, and ginger Finish: a mix of ginger and raspberries, sweet … Continue reading The Phantom Cocktail and Perdomo’s 20th Anniversary Maduro
Gurkha’s Seduction Cigar with a Velvet Red Manhattan
Gurkha's Seduction Rothchild This cigar was first released at the 2011 IPCPR trade show. Filler: Columbian Corojo, Binder: Dominican Olor, Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Cold Draw: leather, tobacco, hint of cocoa First third: surprisingly mild, leather, white pepper, cedar Second Third: growing in body but still mellow, the white pepper has morphed into a baker's spice, a more notable … Continue reading Gurkha’s Seduction Cigar with a Velvet Red Manhattan
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade and Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Gran Toro This master blend was created by Drew Estate's torcedores after they were asked to smoke less Liga Privada cigars because they were leaving too few to be exported. Utilizing the same tobacco as the Liga Privada, just different vintages and primings. Filler: Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo, Binder: Sumatra, Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut … Continue reading Drew Estate Undercrown Shade and Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon
