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Making Bitters with Auchentoshan. As the rain poured down on an otherwise lovely afternoon in the Big Easy, a small group of us dipped into the fascinating New Orleans Pharmacy Museum to learn more about bitters and single malt scotch. It was a fitting locale, what with the medicinal history of bitters and all.… read more →. Highlights from Tales of the Cocktail 2016. Knappogue Castle Unveils a New Look, Cocktails Ensue. I Dare You to Ruin My Negroni. Today kicks off Negroni Week, an annual celebration p...
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5 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
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5 Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo. May 2, 2015. Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and that means we’ll soon be awash in a preponderance of margaritas. Which, to be clear, is a very good thing. But there are more ways than one to increase your tequila uptake. So below we’ve got five tequila cocktails perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, from an eye-opening breakfast cocktail to drinks that are stiff and stirred. By Juan Martinez, Toca Madera (Los Angeles). 2 oz DeLeón Platinum Tequila. 1 oz lime juice.
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St. Patrick's Day Cocktails
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St Patrick’s Day Cocktails. Mar 13, 2015. St Patrick’s Day is more than just leprechaun’s and green beer. It’s also about whiskey. Lots of whiskey. So this year, put down that beer and pick up a good St. Patrick’s Day cocktail. Here, we’ve got three. First up: a delightful whiskey smash recipe courtesy of Yellowtail Sunset in West Hollywood. 2 oz Reilly’s Rock & Rye Ginger Whiskey. 75 oz Bertina Elderflower. 75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice. 5 oz Agave Syrup. 25 oz Yuzu Juice. 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters. While th...
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Orphan Barrel Forged Oak 15 Year Bourbon Review
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Orphan Barrel Forged Oak 15 Year Bourbon Review. May 11, 2015. The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company locates and bottles forgotten barrels of whiskey. From around the world. It’s noble work. And their fifth release is Forged Oak, a 15 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. 8211; 45.25% ABV. 8211; Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon Review. 8211; Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon Review. 8211; Jefferson’s Bourbon Review. Written by Kevin Gray. Read other posts by Kevin Gray →. Kentucky Bourbon Festival: Day One.
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Mint Julep Recipes for the Kentucky Derby
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Mint Julep Recipes for Derby Day. Apr 30, 2015. They call it the most exciting two minutes in sports. But whether or not you care about the race itself, the Kentucky Derby is a fine excuse to wear funny hats and, most importantly, to drink mint juleps. And while there’s no rule that says you can’t enjoy a nice julep every day of the year, it’s damn near un-American to forgo the refreshing, bourbon-spiked staple while watching the Derby. So below, some fine mint juleps to hoist on race day. 2 oz Soda Water.
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Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila Review
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Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila Review. Apr 21, 2015. Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila is the second release from a brand that made its mark with Casa Dragones Joven, an ultra-premium tequila that runs $275 per bottle. And while the joven is explicitly for sipping, the brand has given its blessing for the blanco expression–which still isn’t cheap at $75–to be mixed into cocktails. 8211; 40% ABV. 8211; Excellia Blanco Tequila Review. 8211; Tequila ArteNOM Selección de 1580 Blanco Review. Written by Kevin Gray.
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Beyond Red & White
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Laquo; Shave Your Head to Save the Gulf of Mexico. Worst Junk Email Ever ». June 30, 2010. Beyond Red and White. As a sommelier, author Gus Vahlkamp has found that he usually performs his job best when nobody even notices. Anonymity preserves his dignity and sanity - otherwise he might never have lasted these twenty-odd years in the profession. And some of those years were very odd indeed. Reprinted with kind permission from Drink Me Magazine. Posted by Gustav Vahlkamp.
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OH Group: April 2009
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A Family Cocktail Blog. Thursday, April 30, 2009. The hits just keep on coming. Wednesday, April 29, 2009. I was messing about on youtube and happened upon this Red Skelton bit. It just plain kills me. Monday, April 27, 2009. I don't see no disitillery. I was a little shocked to read of a new Islay. Malt, Port Askaig. Recently. I was fortunate enough to tour the little town briefly ( chauffeured. A few years ago and I certainly didn't see any distilleries. Plenty of sheep, no whisky. I just revisted a gr...
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