“Umami” is a Japanese word meaning “savory” - what some would call the mouth’s 5th taste. Whatever you want to call it, the food was delicious, and the cocktails were both tasty and inventive.
Noon Inthasauwan, the beverage director and resident mixologist is more scientist than barkeep. She calls herself “the bitter woman of Brookline.” Why? Noon’s specialties are herb and spice infusions, like her famous hibiscus bitters, or rose bud essence.
When I asked Noon about her ‘ending talent she replied, “I love to play around with all types of herbs and spices, so I’m always coming up with new cocktails for my customers.”
Well bravo, Noon! You have opened my eyes to a whole new side of Bully Boy. Two of the drinks that I got to try:
"Everything I Love About Boston"
2oz Bully Boy White Whiskey
1.5oz Westport River Rose
3 dashes Burlesque bitters
Squeeze a fresh lemon
garnish: a mint sprig and a lemon wedge
"Rosebud Mojito"
2oz Bully Boy White Rum
3 dashes rosebud essence
10 mint leaves (muddled)
2 lime wedges (muddled)
garnish: rosebuds and a mint sprig
If you're intrigued by these recipes, pair them with any light seafood or chicken fare - you won’t be disappointed. Noon suggested that I try the tiger shrimp appetizer - made with garlic butter, smoked cayenne, and lemon thyme - where the dishes herbs and spices would compliment the drinks above. Fabulous.
That's it for me, have a great weekend. Peace, love and Bully boy. ~ Betsy
Can we get some of this Bully Boy rum in Kodiak, AK - we just returned from a succesful elk hunt and good rum was an important part of the deal. Can our local cost savers liquor store order it from you? Next year we'd take pictures in the field with the rum. Patrick
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