Eastern Shore @ Blu Seafood (Durham)

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Eastern Shore Blu Seafood and Bar Website My restaurant review Eastern Shore is made from Pimm’s, lemon juice, cucumber slices, ginger-lemongrass syrup, and a splash of ginger ale. All of those flavors come together to create a vibrant cocktail that’s worth your money. Interestingly, the cucumbers seemed to be only a garnish, but their flavor [...]

Pomegranate Lychee Martini @ Revolution (Downtown Durham)—Cocktail Review

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Pomegranate Lychee Martini Revolution (Downtown Durham) Website $10 This attractive drink is made with vodka, pomegranate molasses, and lychee juice. The whole lychee garnish is a great touch. The flavor is very light but nice, with the lychee taking the lead role. Other than a flash of pomegranate, the molasses mainly adds texture to the [...]

Skyy Key Lime Pie Martini @ Rockfish (Southpoint, Durham)–Cocktail Review

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Skyy Key Lime Pie Martini Rockfish Grill 8030 Renaissance Parkway #905 The Streets at Southpoint, Durham Website Made with Skyy Vodka, this drink is a good addition to my list of key lime pie martinis in the area. The lime flavor was sweet and mellow, though I wouldn’t have minded some more tartness. It was [...]

Monty Python Spritzer @ Nantucket Cafe (Durham) — Cocktail Review

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Monty Python Spritzer Nantucket CafĂ©, Durham Website This was a simple bubbly cocktail, served with lots of ice. Prosecco, St. Germain elderflower liquor, and a dash of club soda united to create a drink with a mild beige color near the bottom. The sweet, floral flavor of elderflower was the most present component – perhaps [...]