Lately, I have been really getting into the wonderful world cocktails. In looking for some places in our home town of Boerne, I found Twelve to Twelve our very own speakeasy. With a gentle twist of my wife's arm, we were off to discover this new mysterious cocktail lounge off of Main St in the south part of town.
It was a Tuesday evening around 5pm, perfect for Happy Hour. Leo was behind the bar and greeted us warmly. Inside the speakeasy is a very large bar with lots of seating at and around the bar. There is a quieter spot off to the left, perfect for a few friends to visit. In back is a very large patio to enjoy the outside air. If you want some food, there is a very nice looking taco mobile unit serving great looking tacos.
Having been behind the bar myself in another life, in a galaxy far far away, it's was nice to chat with Leo, one of the owners. He told me about his experience traveling Mexico City where five of the top selling bars in the world are located. Leo wants to bring some of these flavors from Mexico to a few of his specialty drinks. Ask him to make you something special. This is one of the fun things to do with cocktails. His version of an Old Fashion is full of flavor and spice. He uses Old Forester bourbon and a few extra bitters for a twist to the original recipe. Leo will make your drink the way you like it, but I encourage you to expand your horizons and explore the fun world of cocktails. Maybe we will see you there. read more