Kevin's Cocktails 

The word “scofflaw” means “someone who scoffs at the law.” The term was coined during Prohibition, and, in an intentional ironic twist, became the name of a cocktail created in 1924, four years into the Noble Experiment, which within a week of its invention had become a sensation. That drink featured Rye Whiskey, French Vermouth, lemon juice, and Grenadine. (Maybe I’ll revisit this as a Retro Cocktail.)

 Now, almost a hundred years later, the circumstances are such as to r

The ethos of the punk rock movement: 1. Dinosaurs need to get extinct. 2. If you think you can do better, then do it. 3. If no one will let you, then do it anyway. 4. DIY, and fuck 'em. kevinkunundrum.com OUR FIRST YEAR IN REVIEW We now celebrate ONE YEAR ONLINE with KEVIN’S COCKTAILS! Since the website debuted in March of 2016, we’ve accomplished a lot, and things that NO OTHER cocktail website even attempts. (The sound of us patting ourselves on the back…) But hey, we HAVE

"Bienvenido a 'Kevin's Cocktail Minute'..." What do you do if you have a bunch of bottles on the shelf with only a little bit left in each bottle? This drink! Surprisingly deep and flavorful, considering its “everything but the kitchen sink” approach, this cocktail is crisp and clean with a lovely opalescent color, with LOTS of alcohol! Garnish with a twist of lime and say, “¡Viva la Revolución!” Click on the link below to watch the video in KEVIN'S COCKTAIL MINUTE: "AUGUSTO

As a human being, a writer, and an artist, I'm interested in almost everything. And so, as a mixologist, I'm inspired by many things as well. Today's cocktail creation arose from Joseph Conrad's novel, Heart of Darkness (which also inspired a movie I heard was pretty good). Another of my variations on a theme of the "Manhattan". But before the drink, some gorgeous, thought-provoking quotes from the novel itself. (Did you know that Conrad was born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniow

"Duck and Cover" is the perfect drink for the nuclear holocaust! Just make sure you stocked up the bomb shelter's bar well in advance, as these things usually happen without much notice. (See Hiroshima.) It's a strong, kickass cocktail, with three kinds of vodka, and other cool stuff like Chartreuse and Hpnotiq (which looks and tastes like it's radioactive), with a lingering bitterness, but in a good way, as it makes you want another. (And another.) And although you very well

Whatever your political leanings, here is a brand new cocktail created seven and a half minutes ago to commemorate this day when Donald Trump (yes, I'm not making that up) became our 45th President of the United States. (Yes, the Irony-Meter is way in the Red Zone. "Turn it off, before it blows!") A marvelously delicious drink to help you celebrate, or to help deaden the pain (and ease your way to that 51st state). And after three of these, things look pretty good! May God ha

My improvement on the “Blue Motorcycle”, the "RED MOTORCYCLE" is subtler, more refined, with a finish like a dry red wine, yet still potent with lots of alcohol. Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, and Pama Pomegranate Liqueur for its color and tangy taste. With Cranberry Ginger Ale, a Maraschino cherry, and a biker chick. Vrrooom! Click on the link below to watch the video in KEVIN'S COCKTAIL MINUTE! "Red Motorcycle" Born to be wild. Anna shaking it... then really shaking it! After th

The Sex Pistols famously declared that there’s “no future for you, no future for me.” Where are they now when we need them most? Which brings me to my newest signature cocktail: “The Future is Now”. The past is the road of our reality in the rearview mirror, as we speed towards the horizon of our hopes about to be realized. But consider the word “horizon”, this imaginary place at the end of our vision that recedes as we approach it. This is the only thing the future has goin

Today’s cocktail is inspired by Charleston: the place, the dance, the state of mind. It’s a delicious drink to introduce you to bourbon, if you haven’t yet had the pleasure. A modest amount, balanced by the tart taste of fresh grapefruit juice and the sweetness of maple syrup, with hopped grapefruit bitters as the finishing touch. THE CHARLESTON 1½ parts Larceny Bourbon 2 parts fresh-squeezed Pink or Ruby Red Grapefruit juice 1 tablespoon of Vermont Maple Syrup dash of B

In keeping with my recent love affair of "Scaffa style" (see BLOG entry for January 6, 2017: La Strada: A New Cocktail in the "Scaffa Style"), I offer a warming drink for this cold night. Cognac is the predominate player in this command performance. Hennessy, with Belle de Brillet (the cognac-based pear liqueur), plus Bénédictine. Add to this, the bitter yet flavorful bite of Campari (as well as its brilliant color), and grapefruit bitters, and you have a remarkably smooth,