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Colleen's Cocktails Blog May 2007 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Is it Neat or Straight Up?

Thursday May 31, 2007
Someone recently asked me to resolve a little dispute between him and his friends about the difference between a neat and straight up drink. It's probably not the first conversation ... Read More

It's Back! Tales of the Cocktail 2007

Wednesday May 30, 2007
You've waited an entire year and it's finally here (well, almost). It's at least time to start planning your trip to New Orleans in July for the cocktail world's biggest ... Read More

Kickin' Off Summer

Wednesday May 23, 2007
It is time to uncover the blender, find the fresh fruit and all the ice you can get your hands on. That's right, that wonderful three-day weekend that is the ... Read More

Seductive Spring Strawberry Sippers

Tuesday May 22, 2007
Strawberry is one of those fruits that is begging to be mixed with other fruit flavors and XUXU Strawberry Liqueur has shared with me a couple of interesting mixes using ... Read More

Martin Miller's: A Gin of Distinction

Wednesday May 16, 2007
Allow me to introduce you to another gin to look out for in your cocktail journeys. Martin Miller's London Dry Gin is a delicately balanced, ultra-premium gin that is the ... Read More

Shakers Ready? World Cocktail Day Is Here!

Sunday May 13, 2007
Happy World Cocktail Day To All! The American Museum of the Cocktail has designated May 13th as World Cocktail Day, a day to "celebrate the rich history of the ... Read More

Martinis for Mom

Thursday May 10, 2007
Sunday is Mother's Day and after all the years of wiping your nose, bailing you out of trouble and giving the love and attention you needed, Mom deserves a drink. ... Read More

Pear Perfection

Tuesday May 8, 2007
Just a couple of months ago the much-awaited release of Grey Goose's newest flavored vodka finally came into fruition, a wait worth every minute. The flavor, pear, is really ... Read More

Mint Julep Twists

Wednesday May 2, 2007
It's common knowledge that the Mint Julep is the drink of choice for watching the Kentucky Derby. The question at hand, however, is which bottle of bourbon to use. ... Read More

Tequila and Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday May 1, 2007
The tequila is sure to be flying off the shelves and out of the bottles this Saturday for Cinco de Mayo. Cocktails like the Mexi-tini, Paloma, and Margaritas are ... Read More

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