From the Archives
May 27, 2004
A Hinky Pinky Drinky
So, I was reading the NYTimes article about the closing of La Caravelle restaurant and there was a reference to a rather absurdly named cocktail I'd never heard of before, the Henny Penny. It's vodka with a splash of Aquavit.
My guess as to the origin of the name: Drink more than a couple and you'll feel like the sky is falling.
I first tried Aquavit in a Malibu beach house in 1986. I was lent this amazing home, with a hot tub overlooking the pacific, a handgun on the night table, and a subzero fridge/freezer full of amazing stuff to eat and drink. The liquor went nicely with poached salmon and a frozen lemon souffle. There is a short story in here somewhere...