Bee Stinger

The bee stinger is half an ounce of creme de menthe and an ounce and a half of blackberry flavored brandy. Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Shannon thinks it tastes like Aim, as in the toothpaste. This isn't exactly bad, but it isn't great either.

Guest judge Kerry thinks it is quite good.

I think it is ok, but perhaps a little heavy on the mint. It was the end of the bottle of creme de menthe, so it might not have been perfectly proportioned.

The Allegheny

It's halftime at the Super Bowl and Pittsburgh is playing. What better way to start the Mr. Boston Project than with the Allegheny. Mr. Boston says to mix one ounce bourbon, one ounce dry vermouth, 1.5 teaspoons blackberry flavored brandy, and 1.5 teaspoons of lemon juice. Serve in a cocktail glass (also known as a martini glass).

I made this drink at 1.5 times the suggested amounts due to Shannon's anticipated negative reaction. As she told me before her first sip "the difference is you like alcohol, I like getting drunk."

As suspected, I think the drink is ok, in spite of the relatively low-grade bourbon employed (Evan Williams). It tastes a little like alcoholic apple juice.