Around America Series

Drink: Keoke Coffee
Establishment: Stagecoach Inn
Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado
First Connoisseur: Holly

3 ounces Kahlua
2 ounces Brandy
1 ounce Cream de Cacao

Mix it all in a small saucepan, warm slowly to near boiling.

For a special kick, add a clove or two per 3 ounces of Kahlua.

Around America Series

Drink: Mr. Funk of New Orleans
Establishment: Brennan's Restaurant
Location: New Orleans, La.
First Connoisseur: Holly

Around America Series

When Stiff sent us an electronically-pilfered drink menu from one of his classy joints in Vegas, an idea for the next new series popped into my mind. Why not recreate specialty cocktails from bars across America so that we can enjoy them at home? All you need is to send me a cocktail menu with ingredients and I'll put my skills to the test in order to get a decent pour from them. Ready? OK, here's one get us started...

Drink: The Venetian Canal
Establishment: Salute Lounge at The Palazzo
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
First Connoisseur: Stiff

1 1/2 ounces Captain Morgan
1 ounce Disaronno
1 ounce Midori
1 ounce Blue Curaçao
2 ounces of sour
Splash 7up

Shake all ingredients except the 7up on ice. Splash with 7up.