R. M. Dolin – Page 2 – An Engineer's Perspective

Boulevardier

This is an bourbon based spin on the classic Italian Negroni cocktail and is still smooth even though it has almost twice as much alcohol as he Negroni. Ingredients Process

This classic Italian cocktail is a must for getting your pasta party started. It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t pack as much punch as other classic cocktails but is so smooth you’ll likely have two. Ingredients Process

Margarita (on the rocks)

This recipe is for a standard Margarita on the rocks. There are so many variations of this Southwest classic there’s no point delving into it. This basic recipe is pretty standard but you are of course free to personalize. Ingredients Process

Classic Gin Martini

A classic Martini is made from Gin not Vodka and as anyone with any sense of sophistication can attest, the Gin Martini is hands down better. A Gin Martini can optionally be garnished with lemons, limes, or olives but olive is most popular. Below is …

Vodka Martini

A Vodka Martini is obviously made with Vodka but there are other things that distinguish it from the classic gin martini, one being, as James Bond so famously said, it’s “shaken not stirred.” Below is a starter recipe to get you in the ball park, …

Lime Sour Mix for Cocktails

This is quick and inexpensive way to make cocktail lime juice with only a few limes. It does require a couple ingredients you may not have on hand, but they don’t cost much and are easily available on line. This recipe will yield about 750ml …

Friends with Fate

Chapter 16 in R.M. Dolin’s novel “The Dangling Conversation“, September 23, 2023 ISABELLE: “YEAH, Yeah, yeah, I hear you; and apologize, but it’s not like you’re owed an explanation for all my comings and goings. I don’t mean to be terse; I get you’re worried …

Say It Ain’t So

Chapter 20 in R.M. Dolin’s novel “The Dangling Conversation“, June 7, 2023. ISABELLE: “It’s over, simple, complete, and what really sucks, is with no explanation. We haven’t spoken in forever and Henry doesn’t appear to care if we do or don’t. Now before you get …

Coleslaw

Home cooks are passionate about their coleslaw and will argue about the “this” and “that” of various ingredients for what should be a simple recipe. For me, the most important thing is adding celery seeds. Also be careful to remove the core from the cabbage …

South Carolina Barbecue Sauce

This tangy yellow sauce is a nice divergence from the far more common ketchup based Barbecue sauce and whenever I roast a pork loin for pulled-pork sandwiches, this sauce hands down is more popular that traditional barbeque sauce. For the best outcome, prepare 24 hrs …