Smoked Brisket (Trevor's Method)
June 1, 2021 | 1 min readTrevor's smoked brisket method: a coffee-and-espresso dry rub on a 12–15 lb prime brisket, low-and-slow at 225°F until perfectly tender.
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Trevor's smoked brisket method: a coffee-and-espresso dry rub on a 12–15 lb prime brisket, low-and-slow at 225°F until perfectly tender.

The cosmopolitan became a 90s icon thanks to Sex and the City, combining vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice into a timeless classic. I served this variation at a tech company event in 2016, cleverly naming it after system instability that causes memory loss. It's a simple shake-and-strain cocktail that delivers sophisticated flavor in an elegant glass.

The Point B getaway featured another winner thanks to Joe Boyles' excellent Japanese whisky selection with classic Japanese elegance, delicate fruit, vanilla, and that signature smooth oak character that never overwhelms. The silky texture carried gentle sweetness and green apple notes through to a clean, lingering finish that had you reaching for more. I really need to start taking proper notes at these tastings instead of relying on memory!

Part of a Whisky/Whiskey tasking at the Point B getaway compliments of Joe Boyles.
Part of a Whisky/Whiskey tasking at the Point B getaway compliments of Joe Boyles.
Part of a Whisky tasking at the Point B getaway compliments of Joe Boyles.
Part of a Whisky tasking at the Point B getaway compliments of Joe Boyles.
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