Drink Revival

Apparently, I have libations on my mind. On my daily trawl of news sites, I came across an MSN article entitled "5 Cocktails That Deserve a Comeback." The Bronx seemed interesting, the other three induced a shrug... but there was one I need to try:

3. The Black Velvet
The Black Velvet couldn't be simpler: one part Guinness (bottled beer is preferred, for its consistency) and one part dry champagne (as cold as winter in Valley Forge). But the result is an excellent combination of sweet, dry and bitter flavors. It's a wonderful beer cocktail that saves you the trouble of dropping a shot glass into your pint. Plus, the drink is layered and looks cool.

We suspect the diminished popularity of layered drinks is the product of lazy bartenders who roll their eyes. But really, how hard is it to pour off the back of a spoon?

Some purists scoff at the Black Velvet, maintaining it spoils the taste of both the bubbly and the beer. But these are the same people who would deny you crème fraîche with your caviar, sauerkraut with your hot dog and, of course, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Now to put my plan into motion... After work, of course. After work.