Archive for March, 2009

4 Lb. Boneless beef chuck 3 to 4 Cups Water 2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine 1/2 Cup Onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. Brown sugar 1/2 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Tsp. Dry mustard 1 Cup Ketchup 2 Tbsp. Cider or distilled white vinegar 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Place meat and water in a large heavy saucepot. Simmer until tender, about 3 hours. Remove meat and reserve 1 cup of the beef broth. Cool and shred meat; set...

Nightcap - Any drink that is taken immediately before retiring.  Milk punches, toddies, and short drinks such as liqueurs or fortofied wines are favoured. Neat  - A straight shot of any spirit taken in a single gulpwithout any accompaniment.  Also called a Shooter. Negus - A hot, sweet wine drink, with or without spices.

Mist - A glass packed with crushed ice to which spirits are added, usually straight. Mulls - Wine or wine drinks that are heated and served as hot punches.  Also called mulled wine from the time when drinks were heated with red-hot poker, loggerhead, or flip iron.

Julep - An American venerable drink made of Kentucky bourbon, sugar, mint leaves, and plenty of crushed ice.                      Lowball - A short drink consisting of spirits served with ice alone, or with water or soda in a short glass.  Also called On-The-Rocks.