Halfway through the month, but better late than never. Sad thing is, I put this article together a month ago and was very proud of myself for getting ahead of the game, only to never post the damn thing until the 15th. Anyway, here’s our list for the May reading list starting out strong with… Continue reading May 2021 — American Pulps Reading List
Tag: James Bond
Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
Created in 1915 at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris by Harry MacElhone the French 75 is said to have gotten it’s name because they said the drink had as much kick as a 75-millimeter field artillery gun. After making one I can attest, it’s the most potent champagne mixed-drink I’ve had. Harry’s New York… Continue reading Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
Community Spotlight: Eric Hibbeler
Here’s another American Pulps Spotlight where we take a person from the American Pulps community and interview them. We have such an amazing community through social media and we want to give props where props are due. This week it’s Eric Hibbeler who puts a modern twist on his neo-noir style artwork and some awesome… Continue reading Community Spotlight: Eric Hibbeler
Drink Like A Character: The Vesper Martini – James Bond (1953)
“Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel. Got it?”– James Bond, Casino Royale (1953) Unfortunately you can’t make a proper Vesper Martini because they don’t make Kina Lillet anymore. You’d have to settle for… Continue reading Drink Like A Character: The Vesper Martini – James Bond (1953)