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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
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Tagged Amaretto cocktails, bocce ball cocktail, candy apple cocktail, electric koolaid cocktail, kickstand cocktail, roller coaster cocktail, tootsie pop cocktail
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Obligatory Holiday Post: Cinco de Mayo
It’s the fifth of May. Yet another excuse for us to fill our glasses and celebrate something with friends, but how many of us really know what we’re celebrating on May 5th? Most of you are probably thinking “Of course … Continue reading
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Irish Whiskey Cocktails
On St. Pat’s anything Irish goes – especially Irish Whiskey. As a shot, it may be rough, but mixed in a drink with other liquor and flavors this may make your holiday. Festive drinks of this type include the Dancing … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktails, Irish whiskey, St Patrick's Day
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Mardi Gras Cocktails: The Hurricane
Invented in New Orleans and made popular by Mardi Gras goers, the Hurricane is a proud American staple. But what makes this drink? Its history, its flavor or the glass? The history of the Hurricane is a story of logic. … Continue reading
Gin and Tonic
Most two part drinks have very little history. The combination of a liquor with a wash is normally just a way to cut the strong taste of a booze or to add a little flavor to or hide the liquor … Continue reading
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The Controversial History of the Mai Tai
Like any good cocktail, the Mai Tai begins with a good old fashioned controversy over who really invented it. The story of the Mai Tai begins in Oakland, California in 1944, when Victor Bergeron, also known as Trader Vic, claimed … Continue reading
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The Mojito: A Caribean cocktail with a centuries old history
The mojito is a refreshing summer drink that is sure to cool even on the most sweltering of days. But what many do not know is that its history begins with pirates. Made famous in modern times due to Ernest … Continue reading
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Cooking With Jack Daniel’s
Throughout my life, I’ve eaten at several restaurants that served one or more items made with Jack Daniel’s: Jack Daniel’s Cake, Jack Daniel’s Ice Cream, Jack Daniel’s Barbecue, etc. Where did this idea for using Jack Daniel’s in everything come … Continue reading
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Lynchburg Lemonade
When I think of Jack Daniel’s, the first cocktail that comes to mind is the Lynchburg Lemonade. It’s one of those cocktails that is so entrenched in a particular spirit, that you can’t help but think about it when that … Continue reading
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The Vodka Drink Gallery
We enjoyed putting together some fun vodka drinks this week. Of course, there were the traditional drinks, screwdriver, vodka martini (which, I was thrilled to learn is actually called a Kangaroo), Lemon Drop, and Bloody Mary, but we played around … Continue reading
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