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Colleen's Cocktails Blog October 2006 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Fake Russian Vodka Scare

Tuesday October 31, 2006
A particular batch of bootlegged vodka from Russia has reached the masses this week and poisoned hundreds of people. The reports vary but some kind of methylated spirit, furniture polish ... Read More

UV Flavorful

Monday October 30, 2006
The line of UV Vodkas is ever increasing and it now includes seven flavors along with their clear vodka. For the price (around $10 a bottle) any of these vodka ... Read More

X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

Saturday October 28, 2006
The variety of new liqueurs that are hitting the market continue to increase our mixability and open up a new world of interesting flavor combinations. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur is one ... Read More

Tequila Cocktails

Wednesday October 25, 2006
There are two tequila drinks that I've rediscovered thanks to my excursion into tequila country. The Paloma maybe an under rated and sometimes forgotten refreshment but it is worth recognition. ... Read More

Los Altos- Red Dirt and Tequila

Tuesday October 24, 2006
The second day of my journey through the land of tequila took me to the red fields of Arandas in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. It’s said that the ... Read More

Welcome to Tequila Country

Friday October 20, 2006
The first full day in the Mexican state of Jalisco, the heart of tequila country, has been eventful and informative. On the agenda were tours of two of the most ... Read More

What To Drink With What You Eat

Monday October 16, 2006
A little over a week ago I wrote about the upcoming release of What To Drink With What You Eat. October 2nd has come and gone and the book is ... Read More

How Orangy Can It Get?

Sunday October 15, 2006
The question of how much orange flavoring one can add to vodka without burning it and preserving a true citrus taste is a question the makers of Orange V tried ... Read More

Miracle Margarita

Saturday October 14, 2006
The baseball championship series is well underway. Detroit is on their way to sweeping the American League series and the National League is tied even at one game each. Mets ... Read More

Thinking Pink

Wednesday October 11, 2006
As a part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month here's a hot new cocktail that is very appropriate for the occasion. The p.i.n.k. Ribbon features p.i.n.k. Vodka, a caffeine and ... Read More

Notable Concoctions

Tuesday October 10, 2006
This week I have been introduced to some "new" cocktails and have had an enjoyable time checking them out so I thought I'd share. Victoria's Secret- A reader emailed me in ... Read More

Haunting Halloween Cocktails

Sunday October 8, 2006
Now that we're on to the first full week of October it's time to begin planning your monster bash for the end of the month. There are many ways that ... Read More

Deliciously Aspenlicious

Wednesday October 4, 2006
In it's fifth year, the Aspen Cocktail Classic is once again a hit. This bartending competition is all about promoting the luxurious lifestyle of Aspen through creative cocktails. Local bartenders ... Read More

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