- Mixology -

Another year, another Lunar Policy. Except this time it was two years. This one, however, is inspired not just by the desire to fiddle with a new web design, but by a seemingly-enduring new hobby of mine: mixology. The problem with past Lunar Policies was their subject matter: me, personally. I'd usually rather type that stuff up to amuse a friend in an email than post it depersonalized. For that reason, while there will be some, you won't see a lot of personal posts on this Lunar Policy. You'll see mixology.

What's mixology? Mixology is the art and history of the culinary cocktail. You see, cocktails used to be an artform on par with the culinary. These days, they're junkfood-inspired, one-dimensional, and sickly-sweet. They're candy for adults who never matured. A sophisticated adult prefers a cocktail with a subtle, often difficult, but always balanced flavor profile. These are what mixologists pursue through the rediscovery and application of past techniques. To do so, they must collect or concoct many old and uncommon spirits, liqueurs, and bitters. The hobby, then, is a pleasant mixture of research, collection, experimentation, and, of course, the enjoyment of a well-mixed cocktail. Cheers!