Fleischmann’s has a long history in US spirits. They produced the first American-made gin in 1870. By the mid-50s, they were one of the top distillers. At about that time, the company distributed a small and seemingly simple little booklet … Continue reading
With all the hubbub surrounding the premiere of season 7 of AMC’s Mad Men, we thought it would be a good time to offer some suggestions for throwing an authentic 60s cocktail party. We’re going to concentrate on the drinks … Continue reading
In Greek Mythology, Psyche was a young woman of incandescent beauty who caught the eye of Eros (the testosterone-fueled, Greek version of the Roman god Cupid). As you can probably guess it didn’t end well. But, thankfully, Psyche found a … Continue reading
In Wine Manners, piercing blue eyes stare out from a simpler time, a time when “wine with dinner” was a peculiar and foreign idea. You’ll enjoy the glorious front cover artwork followed by a no-nonsense primer on the mysterious world of wine. … Continue reading
This is the pamphlet that started it all here at TheVodkaParty. “How to Give a Vodka Party” from Smirnoff, was found in an attic in a musty box where it had lain hidden for years, maybe since its publication in … Continue reading
“Fine Cocktails Made Easy,” speaks from the cool, distant and repressed depths of the Eisenhower era. The design is clean, the cocktail recipes are neat (so to speak) and everything seems “above boards.” But what wild desires are seething just … Continue reading
60 years on the throne. And no, I’m not talking about how it felt after overdoing it at Taco Bell last Saturday night. I’m talking about the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK. Not since that curmudgeonly … Continue reading