Want to try out our latest signature cocktail? Oberon will be serving The Devil’s Tail on May 8th and 9th in conjunction with Babes in Boinkland’s production of Rain Dogs!

The Devil’s Tail

Bourbon, Campari, simple, lemon, and lime.

We feel it embodies the spirit (no pun intended) of Tom Waits and his amazing album Rain Dogs (which was definitely a youthful inspiration to us). Bourbony and bitter.

Check out the FB invite here: https://www.facebook.com/events/355653737888892/

Check out our recipe for Matcha Made in Heaven in Somerville Beat!

We made this using some awesome products, Matcha and Coconut Sugar, from our friends Soluna Garden Farm in Winchester, MA.

Find the recipe here: http://somervillebeat.com/food/3224/seasonal-sips-matcha-made-in-heaven/

We are of course dedicated to our cocktail crafting.  But we’ve take some pictures of the small plates we offer, so you can nibble while you sip your beverages.

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella

Cucumber sandwiches

Cheese plate with accompaniments (local when available)

Check out a great article written by Josh Childs on Boston.com.  You can find a recipe for our first official Spring drink of 2013, Ostara, there too!

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/blogs/cocktail/2013/04/booze_epoque_meaghan_and_harmony.html

A  recipe for our cocktail, Winter’s Last Stand, is featured in Somerville Beat this week. Check it out below!

Winter’s Last Stand Recipe in Somerville Beat

I inherited a scrapbook from a friend of my Nana when I was 4 or 5 years old.  It was lost to time until a couple of years ago when I rediscovered it.  It includes many menus, clippings, and photos of places, people, and events from roughly 1930-1940.  Many old menus, including the ones below were pasted onto the pages.  The scrapbook belonged to Robert M. Gerry, who I did not know.  These menus are from immediately post-prohibition 1933-1934.

Here are some of the scans, history freaks like myself, enjoy!

<3 Meaghan

Robert M. Gerry - maker of the scrapbook.  I think he was the late husband of the woman who gave it to me, but I don’t really know much about the origin, as everyone has passed away.

We were recently interviewed by the wonderful Elyse Andrews of Somerville Beat.  

Check it our here:  http://somervillebeat.com/food/2987/perfect-blend-booze-epoque-crafting-more-than-just-cocktails/

We’re teaching two new courses this May at Cambridge Center for Adult Education.  We’re really excited and think you’ll love these classes. Our ‘Your Signature Drink’ class sold out.  So register soon!

Registration begins today at CCAE.

Cocktails and Literature

Join us in exploring the world of literature through the lens of drink. We’ll create and sample libations including the mead of Beowulf, the Julep of Gatsby, Fear and Loathing’s Singapore Sling, and even the Hitchhiker’s Guide Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (Earth version). While we enjoy these drinks (and more), we’ll read relevant passages and discuss the long history of alcohol in literature. In addition to novel-specific cocktails, we will also learn about authors’ signature beverages, from Wilde’s properly prepared absinthe to Hemingway’s Papa Doble. You must be 21 or older to enroll in this class. Limited to 16.

Register here: http://www.ccae.org/catalog/detail.php?id=566106

Cocktails of the Stars

Would you like to create a divine cocktail straight from the stars? Using your astrology sign, planetary herbs, and chakra colors, you will brew a unique, mystical, signature libation. Booze Époque will provide a lighthearted mini-guide to your Sun and Moon signs as well as an introduction to the sensual and colourful world of craft bartending. An in-depth knowledge of astrology is not necessary; come with a sense of whimsy and the date and location of your birth. You must be 21 or older to enroll in this class. Limited to 16.

Register here: http://www.ccae.org/catalog/detail.php?id=566107

We’ve been nominated as Boston Phoenix Best Bartenders in Boston for 2013!  Please take a hot minute to vote for us below, you can do it once per day:

http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/boston/2013/votes#Food

We’re so excited and want to thank everyone who helped nominate us.  It’s been an amazing year so far!

And for a special treat, a Valentine’s Day drink!

VD

1 ounce Reyka Vodka
1/2 ounce Berkshire Mountain Distillers Ethereal (batch 7)
1 ounce red wine (Grenache blend)
1 ounce Cocchi Americano soaked raspberries
1/2 ounce Luxardo cherry liquid
1/4 ounce St. Germain
4 drops orange flower water
1/2 ounce heavy cream
1 egg white

Shake it like you mean it. First dry, then over ice, then strain.
Garnish with Luxardo cherries and shaved Taza Chocolate. 

Booze Époque has wanted to create a cocktail that celebrates the joy we feel living and working in the colorful communities of Cambridge and Somerville,  MA.   Both cities are home to many motivated small businesses, amazing farmers markets, and charming grocers where one can find culinary treasures to make their food and beverage experience extraordinary.   

BÉ is no stranger to the dynamic flavor profiles of Toscanini’s Ice Cream in Central Square, Cambridge. We chose their Burnt Caramel as a key ingredient in this dreamy cocktail.   Our friends, the brewmasters at slumbrew in Somerville, introduced us to Porter Square Porter, its dark chocolate and malty notes were a perfect marriage for this treat.

With great pleasure, BÉ brings to you The Camberville Cream Float.

The Camberville Cream Float

8 ounces of slumbrew Porter Square Porter
2 (or more) scoops of Toscanini’s Burnt Caramel ice cream
2 ounces of  Old Monk 7 year blended rum
Sprinkle of black sea salt

Choose your drinking vessel, pour in your Old Monk rum, then slowly pour your slumbrew Porter Square Porter.  Top gently with 2 (or more) scoops of Toscanini’s Burnt Caramel ice cream and a generous sprinkle of black sea salt.  Nothing will make you smile like this creamy, malty, boozey float. Enjoy with the biggest smile!

<3 Booze Époque