The Negroni After - From Nowness

Ladies and Gentlemen, and Lovers of the Negroni -  THIS is a cocktail video.

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White Pike Cardamom Old Fashioned

I've had a longstanding obsession with White Pike Whiskey for a while.  You can read me wax on about how much I love the bottle and the brand here, but today I'm craving a drink! 

I love the sweetness of White Pike that comes from the corn, and that smoky tobacco flavor that comes from the spelt and the malted wheat.  I was inspired to make a white whiskey old fashioned, something clean, simple, and easy to make.

I chose Cardamom Bitters for the old fashioned because I thought the bright, grassy, herbal flavor would work well with the sweetness of the corn whiskey, and I was right.  Stirred with a bit of simple syrup, this cocktail is creamy but crisp, and almost tastes like a middle eastern pastry.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Cheers!
 

White Pike Cardamom Old Fashioned
Created by Gastronomista

2 oz White Pike
1/4 oz 1:1 Simple Syrup
4 dashes Cardamom Bitters

Lemon Peel and Whole Cardamom Pods to Garnish.

Stir with ice and strain into a low ball glass with a large ice cube.  Top with a few Cardamom Pods, express a lemon peel on the surface of the drink, twist, and serve.

 

2 VIP Whisky Live NYC Tickets - Giveaway - CLOSED

Calling all NYC Whisky Lovers!  Love whisky?  Want to try ALL THE WHISKY?!?!

Good news!

I have 2 VIP Tickets to Whisky Live NYC, next week February 25th for two lucky winners!

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2 VIP TICKETS TO 2 WINNERS
$149 Value

Wednesday, February 25th  5:30 - 10pm

The admission ticket is all inclusive, and includes a souvenir Glencairn tasting glass, event program, full dinner buffet, live entertainment and access to the whisky sampling event.

Buffet on offer from 6pm to 9pm.

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Leave a comment on THIS POST naming 10 of the participating brands.  HINT>>



*Extra entry* Re-Gram with the hashtag #GastroWhiskyLiveNYCGiveaway 

*Extra entry* Tweet and Tag #GastroNespressoGiveaway 
 

Giveaway closes Tuesday February 24th 10am EST. Winner will be selected randomly and will be emailed that day.

Thank you for Whisky Live for sponsoring this giveaway and GOOD LUCK! 

Common's Advice for Up-and-Coming Creative Talent at the Tanqueray Trunk Show

Photo Courtesy of Team Epiphany

New York City is deep in the throes of Fashion Week - designers are hustling to put the finishing touches on their collections, fashion bloggers darting from one presentation to the next, and the clinking of cocktail glasses can be heard in copious parties spread across town. 

This year, the iconic gin brand Tanqueray has taken an innovative approach to Fashion Week events and has launched the Tanqueray Trunk Show.  A series of events focusing on mentorship to inspire and motivate up-and-coming talent in design and fashion. 

Bacardí Triangle - 3 Rummy Days

It may be frigid and icy here in NYC, but today I'm reminiscing on a recent trip to Puerto Rico for the Bacardí Triangle.  At the end of October, I was invited to what was to be a massive 3 day party celebrating all things rum and electronic dance music with pool parties, endless cocktails, and a concert on a private island.  It did not take much convincing.  I was in. 

Bling Bar - Chilled Magazine

Calling all magpies!  My first story for Chilled Magazine is live, and it's all about shine.  I've included some of my favorite bar accessories, including the Tom Dixon Plum Shaker, The Coupe Stack, the Bull in China Mixing Glass, Vintage Brass Pineapples, and more.  Read on>>

Thank Yous - End of 2014!

The end of 2014 brought some amazing and wonderful surprises!

I was beyond honored to be featured in Die Zeit Magazin for their "Sonntagsessen" column that features prominent bloggers.  In the story "Cocktail o'Clock" I presented a cocktail menu for a perfect New Years Eve celebration featuring some of my favorite recipes including the Blood Orange Negroni, Scotch Ice Cream, Artichoke Negroni, and of course, champagne! 

I'm really excited because this is my first international press!  The story is in German, and as a result, there have been some amazing google translate moments.  This is my favorite:

The evening begins with Wells champagne . She says, "a bit of pathos is attached to this evening." Therefore, it is advisable to open the bottle with a saber - like a Napoleonic officer.

Indeed!

Read the Story Here >>

I was also honored to have my Apothic Rose Spritz featured in the 31 Days of Christmas Cocktails on The Food Travel Company!  Thank you!

Read the Story Here >>

Finally, Design*Sponge selected my Stolen Negroni as one of their Favorite Food & Drink Stories of 2014!  What a tremendous honor!!

Read the Story Here >> 

Huge thank yous are in order to Die Zeit, The Food Travel Company, and Design*Sponge!  And even bigger thank yous to all of YOU for reading Gastronomista and supporting me along the way.  All of your emails, comments, tweets, instagram-likes mean the world to me, and they make all the hard work worth it.  2014 was a fantastic year filled with lots of change, and I'm beyond excited to see what 2015 has to offer!

Happy New Year!

Photo by Samir Osman

Cheers!


emily

Champagne Gift Guide 2014

In my opinion, the holidays demand champagne.  And while you're at it, you might as well make it a fabulous bottle of champagne! 

This year there were many wonderful releases - iconic mainstays, limited edition artist collaborations, and adorable little minis that come with a straw and a wristlet.  Seeing that it's 5pm on Christmas Eve, I'm already itching to start popping bottles, so let's get started!

Holiday Cocktails - A Perfect Evening According to Gastronomista

This time of year I receive numerous emails asking me what to serve for the holidays, so I figure I should write a post with all my boozy recommendations!

Drink Responsibly, Y'all

Gift Guide 2014 - Scotch

We are down to the wire for holiday shopping ladies and gentlemen, and if you're anything like me, you're waiting until the last possible minute before you run to the liquor store to buy gifts for everyone you love.  In my opinion, you can never go wrong giving someone a bottle of scotch.  Never.  Especially if the recipient is a lover of things delicious, savory, and boozy.  This year I've tasted some amazing scotch, and herewith, are some of my holiday selections for 2014: