Damien E. Cross is a writer and traveler. He has written from the road and the desert in search of the right word. The Crossroads Journal is his archive.
For the Road
A walk out of Madrid, and the lost art of going on foot. “Are you sure I can’t give you a couple of bucks for the train instead?” Matt asked as he shoved the last of his clothes into his duffel bag. “That’s all right. I’m actually
For the Bar
Raffles Singapore Sling -1 oz gin -½ oz Cherry Heering -¼ oz Cointreau -¼ oz Bénédictine -½ oz lime juice -4 oz pineapple juice -⅓ oz grenadine -1 dash Angostura bitters Shake with ice. Strain into a highball. Top with soda. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry. Elevated Cognac-based orange and the original