by RetroRuth | Nov 21, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
So, who’s up for a strong drink? It’s Friday after all. And we don’t just have any drink this week. We have Master of The Hounds, which is NOT a forgiving drink. From The Calvert Party Encyclopedia, 1964 [cooked-sharing] “How is it?” “It’s…strong. And bitter.” The...
by RetroRuth | Apr 11, 2014 | Beverages
This week we have a scary cocktail. Behold, the Nightmare! It looks a lot scarier in the picture. Ours just ended up looking like apple cider. Maybe we should have gotten a light for the inside of our cocktail, too. Nightmare Author: 2-in-1 Recipe Cards, 1978...
by RetroRuth | Sep 6, 2013 | Cocktails
It’s Friday, so you know what that means: Alcohol! This week we picked a drink that is almost entirely straight alcohol for Tom since he had to eat a crazy gelatin this week. Granted, that gelatin ended up actually tasting good, but he still deserved it for being...
by RetroRuth | Jul 26, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
Hooray for Friday! And hooray for another mid-century cocktail! Singapore Sling Author: The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection 1977 Ingredients 1 1/2 jiggers gin 1/2 jigger cherry brandy 2 tsp lime juice 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp sugar Club Soda Instructions...
