Tales Of The Cocktail, award winning mixologist, John Lermayer entertained the staff of The Hudson Hotel with some of his innovative cocktail creations and sheer cocktail knowledge.

In particular I enjoyed his unnamed creation where he used a full bodied cabernet to add interesting tastes nuances. Full recipe 2 follow as soon as I get it.

Another one of my favs was his presentational ???, recipe also pending, with it’s mound of shaved ice erupting from the cocktail glass, simply sheer artistry and” delish” too!!!

The world-renowned, leading diva of dance music is much more than just a vocalist — she lives to bring the spirit of love from the stage to the floor.

Barbara Celebrated both her birthday and 25th Anniversary in the dance music industry at Webster Hall on March 19th. The venue was packed with friends, fans, and fellow artists (Lady Bunny, Jay Williams and more)

Strong in her belief of the power of the stage, she performs from her throne, singing the message of everyday people, everyday hope, and everyday love. What inspiration…Cheers!!!

Yes Indeed, I’m a fan of the classic Sidecar, after all it’s a great drink and it has a tremendous history to prove that fact. 

Fast forwarding, I’ve been experimenting with Gin based cocktails, and decided to switch the cognac in A Sidecar to Gin. Going one step further, I introduced Combier, an orange based liquor…what a marriage!!! The juniper berries of Gin and the intense orange flavors of Combier appealed greatly to my taste bud.

Well, I’m waiting to hear what you think about my latest…

And as always, please remember to drink responsibly…Cheers!!!

Holiday Party!!!…Nearly March 09′…Why The Hell Not!!!..

Yes indeed, The incredibly fabulous and beautiful staff of The Hudson Bar celebrated the holidays “late” at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes on 42nd Street and The West Side Highway.

Yeah, being in “The Biz” of “The Trendy Hot Bar Biz Scene” leaves small windows of opportunity where we can actually indulge ourselves, but we did get our holiday party and bowl on, finally!!!

Plenty of cocktails, finger foods, bowling, pool, and fab colleagues made this post holiday bash “pop”!!!!

I had the wonderful and distinct pleasure of attending a Louis XIII tasting at The Hudson Bar conducted by the well seasoned Louis XIII - Brand Ambassador, Remi Brabant.

I will admit that my bar colleagues and I were just a touch intimidated by the presentation, but far more anxious to get a taste of a newly decanted bottle of Louis XIII. Even the opening of a new bottle of Louis XIII is presentational from it’s luxurious regal case packaging, and rare cognac resting in a uniquely hand blown Baccarat crystal…Simply Impressive!!!

Most notably, I learned that this enchanting cognac is a well crafted blend of 100’s of cognacs and that the maturing process takes 40 to 100 years in oak barrels, in it’s own cellar, under the strict supervision of a very experienced cellar master.

And for my younger, more hip, and trendy fans seeking contemporary references, examples are: Beyoncé in her video clip Naughty Girl, Lil Wayne in his song I Feel Like Dying (”Swimming laps around a bottle of Louis the XIII“) and Yung Joc in the song Buy U A Drank

If you wish to experience a concert of taste and aroma worthy of kings, then I invite you to visit me at The Hudson Bar, Saturday late nite, where you can get your “Grown and Sexy” on with me and the incomparable Louis XIII.