Cocktail O’Clock: Drinking for Poetry

library cocktail

April: it’s not just for rainy days and ramps—it’s also National Poetry Month! And how do we celebrate such an occasion  What do you think? We drink!

In honor of National Poetry Month, The Betsy South Beach in Miami debuted the Mot Juste, a literary-minded cocktail that they promise will inspire creativity. Not sure how all that is supposed to work, but it sure looks refreshing.

Mot Juste

1 ¼ ounces Russels Reserve Rye
¾ ounce Artemisia Absinthe
¼ ounce yellow chartreuse
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup

Find more creative cocktail ideas in Endless Cocktails.

Top Chef Exit Interview: Episode 7

The Palm

Our man Brit was live at The Palm DC last night, where one sniveling, pea-stealing Top Chef-testant had their portrait unveiled on the walls of the restaurant. But of course, one other chef had to pack up some knives and leave. We hear from them, after the jump.

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