Cooks Illustrated Recommends the Tovolo King Cube Silicone Ice Cube Tray

From the October 2011 issue of Cook’s Illustrated Continue

The six massive 2-inch cubes look impressive, but more important, they keep drinks from tasting watered-down.

If you have a Cook’s account you can read more about their testing methods and their thoughts on the Tovolo King Cube Silicone Ice Cube Tray here.

If you don’t have a Cook’s account - here’s the summary from the issue - Cooks Illustrated October 2011

Check ’em out here - Tovolo King Cube Trays

Wicked Wednesdays: Craft Cocktail Techniques at The Boston Shaker | Wicked Good Travel & Activities

A big thanks for the great write-up and the fantastic photos from Amy at Wicked Good Travel. Continue

A big thanks for the great write-up and the fantastic photos from Amy over at wickedgoodtravel.com. So glad you guys had a good time (and learned something, too)!


A few weeks ago E. and I went to The Boston Shaker in Davis Square where we took their Craft Cocktail Techniques class to celebrate our 11th anniversary together. What better way to celebrate a long-lasting relationship then learning how to make drinks?

Read more at Wicked Wednesdays: Craft Cocktail Techniques at The Boston Shaker | Wicked Good Travel & Activities and check out her photos.

Union Cocktail

Here’s a cocktail we’ve used in our Craft Cocktail Techniques Workshop that’s delightful and locally inspired! Continue

Union Cocktail

  • 2 oz Irish Whiskey (We used Prichard’s Single Malt)
  • 1 oz Madeira (A Medium Dry Pale is preferred)
  • 1/2 oz Meletti Amaro
  • 1 dash Regans’ Orange Bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Orange twist for garnish

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.

(created by Brother Cleve for the Somerville Arts Council’s new book, “Nibble”.)

I found the original version from the fantastic Cocktail Virgin Blog.

Hemingway Daiquiri

Here’s a cocktail we like to make for the “shaken” part of the Craft Cocktail Techniques. It’s delicious and although it’s a classic, many folks haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet. Continue

Hemingway Daiquiri

  • 2 oz. rum (we used Privateer)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh Grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur Luxardo
  • Lime Wedge

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

(if needed, add simple syrup to offset tartness of the citrus)