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Applejack – America’s Forgotten Liquor
Until the recent surge in mixing classic cocktails, Applejack had become a forgotten gem of America’s drinking culture. Surprisingly, however, this liquor plays part in some of our most traditional drinks. Finding new cocktails to try is something that has … Continue reading
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How to Mix an Old Fashioned
Brandy or Whiskey, sweet or sour, making an old fashioned is as simple as the ingredients that go into it. Read on and learn ways to make this barroom favorite. Possibly the first drink to be called a cocktail, the … Continue reading
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Spent Grain Bread Recipe
Last weekend I started home brewing again. Being that I brewed an all-grain batch, I had a concern early on about what to do with the spent grain. When you brew all-grain beer, all that grain you used in the … Continue reading
Jagermeister Shots
Despite its origins as a digestif, Jagermeister has become much better known for the taste addition it adds to various shots. Long before the Jagerbomb became popular, Jager was a central ingredient in many notorious (and often yummy) shots. Liquid … Continue reading
Red Headed Slut
The best thing about Jagermeister, in my opinion, is the popular, and very nummy, Red Headed Slut. If you’ve never had it, you’re missing out. The Red Headed Slut 1 part Jagermeister 1 part Peach Schnapps 1.5 parts Cranberry Juice … Continue reading
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Rye Whiskey Recipes – The Classic Manhattan
One of the most well known drinks of the modern age, the Manhattan gives its drinker an air of class and good taste. It’s simple to mix, just don’t mess with the recipe. It’s hard to say when the Manhattan … Continue reading
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Tagged manhattan, rye whiskey cocktail
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Uncommon cocktail ideas for the 4th of July
I’ve been scouring the web looking for some fun and interesting things to do for the 4th of July that don’t include red white and blue drinks (not that I discourage that at all, but it’s done all over the … Continue reading
Sloe Gin Fizz
If you know me, you know that I am a fan of classic cocktails, and I’m a little hesitant when it comes to more modern cocktails. This is primarily because I don’t like intensely sweet drinks. In fact, if the … Continue reading
What’s in an Alabama Slammer? Seriously.
There’s something about the Alabama Slammer. When I was bartending, I loved making them, and as an imbiber, I love drinking them. Nearly everyone I know enjoys the drink, but almost no one, not even the many bartenders I know, … Continue reading
Posted in Booze of the Week - Amaretto, Recipes
Tagged alabama slammer, amaretto, southern comfort, the bartenders black book, the ultimate bar book
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Amaretto Cocktails with a Childhood Twist
The sweet almondy taste of Amaretto is ideal for the sweetest of cocktails, often reminding us of the tasty candy and drinks we had as children. Many mixologists have taken this to heart, and created cocktails that not only spark … Continue reading
Posted in Booze of the Week - Amaretto, Recipes
Tagged Amaretto cocktails, bocce ball cocktail, candy apple cocktail, electric koolaid cocktail, kickstand cocktail, roller coaster cocktail, tootsie pop cocktail
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