A Love Of Cocktails And Another Night At Anvil
May 31, 2009
Mmmm, I do love my cocktails- and the other night we had a real treat with some classic and beautiful cocktails at Anvil. These are beauties I look forward to having again soon.
With a place like this, I like to let the bartender select my drinks for me. This is their skill and I want them to have fun with it- I am the same way with my chef’s and their food. I am here to enjoy their talent with good tastes. Sebastian, our bartender we seek out by request, made some fantastic selections for me!
For instance, the Jack Rose- a classic cocktail of the 1920’s and 1930’s. What a lovely cocktail! Made with Applejack, Grenadine and Lemon juice, this may be a favorite of mine. It is so lovely with the right balance of flavor and texture. Enjoying it out of a vintage glass only adds more of the charm.
Another lovely drink from that same era would be The Last Word- love the name and the cocktail (pictured below). What a delicious beverage with a nice little hint of spice in the finish. I love the tartness of citrus, especially when it has the right balance, and a little spice can blend beautifully.
The Last Word consists of Gin, Lime Juice, Green Chartreuse, and Maraschino Liqueur- nom! Very refreshing, crisp, and delicious. A lovely way to begin an evening- the flavors just blend and melt so beautifully in your mouth.
This is one I could see myself having quite reguarly, it is perfect for any mood or event. I keep thinking about it, delicious!
Here we have the Smitten cocktail, which I had mentioned previously but had forgotten to take a photo of. I was prepared this time and captured this refreshing drink. I think this one would be so perfect by the pool on a warm day- the mint in this cocktail is delightful without being overpowering at all.
This cocktail consists of Gin, Campari, Lemon, and Mint. And it tastes as pretty as it looks.
And the final act was a beautiful one that tastes just as heavenly and dreamy as it looks- The Vanishing Act! Wow, this one is so lovely and rich in texture- yet light and welcoming, what a fantastic way to finish the evening.
Now, unfortunately with this one- I was not by it when it was made and don’t know of what it all consists of. The egg whites and bitters is all I can tell you- but I do plan on having this gem again next time I visit and returning home with the ingredients. So lovely!
All this writing has me ready for a cocktail, nom- speak with you soon, loves!
Eat A Burger Feed A Duck- Why Not?
October 9, 2008
So, we had a strange start to our day. We drove out a little further than usual to run some errands (slight change of scenery is always nice) when we decide we are hungry, and so we stop for a burger.
It is a beautiful day outside with a lovely breeze. We sit and enjoy our meal, minding our own business, when suddenly we turn and notice that there is a duck staring at us.
Okay, was not expecting such company but we went along with it. We continued to eat and turned again- now there were six ducks. So why not, we were given some crackers from the restaurant to feed the ducks with. They were quite pleased, kept shaking their back tail feathers like a puppy or something- quite odd and quite enjoyable!
This seems to be part of the decor for a nearby community, and the ducks are quite attracted to the restaurant on the other side (where we were). Bold animals, they had no problem coming right up to us.
The baby ducks were adorable! With their tiny little hardly there wings, awww- so cute. One of them bit my fiance’s toes. Bold little guys they are, lol. It turned out to be a lovely surprise and a welcomed addition to our day.
