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Reader Question: What is Kirsch?

Boston Shakers photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Kirsch, also known as German Kirschwasser or cherry water, is a clear, unaged brandy distilled from the fermented juice of black morello cherries. The crushed pits or stones of the cherries are included in the process of making this fruit

Classic Sidecar Gets Spicy

Tasting The Lash Rum almost becomes a game of “Would You Rather.” Would you rather have a frozen dinner or freshly prepared meal by your favorite chef? Would you rather serve cocktails from a pre-made bottled mixer or have your

Sidecar Classic

Classic Sidecar has many variations, but the classic recipe is equal parts cognac or brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice.

Though this variation seems a bit ‘upside down’ with regard to usual sour formulations of sweet to sour, it works. There is beautiful nut skin dryness on the back end with sweet to sour balance throughout.

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