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Colleen's Cocktails Blog October 2007 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Grab Absolut New Orleans While You Can

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Ever since it was unveiled at Tales of the Cocktail back in July I've been waiting for a taste of Absolut New Orleans and, finally, it came around my way. ... Read More

Glassware for the Bombs

Tuesday October 30, 2007
As the popularity of bomb shooters grew over the last decade or so, so has the glassware designed specifically for the drinks. There's the double chamber Quaffer (pictured with whiskey ... Read More

Drinks for the World Series

Wednesday October 24, 2007
Colorado Rockies or Boston Red Sox? Who will win the World Series this year? No matter who wins there is sure to be some good times ahead and while ... Read More

To Seek Professional Training or Not

Tuesday October 23, 2007
So, is bartending school a good idea? It seems the general consensus is that you can learn more starting out as a bar back or server, gaining valuable experience ... Read More

Books from Behind the Stick

Wednesday October 17, 2007
If there's one thing you can say about the cocktail world, there is always a good book around the corner. Whether that be a historical look at bars or cocktails ... Read More

October Drinking Notes

Monday October 15, 2007
It's more of a mash of things today, more or less small things I've found interesting lately. One other recent libation revelation of mine was... A Bloody Maria is so ... Read More

Halloween- Starting off the Holiday Party Season Right

Wednesday October 10, 2007
The first big party of the fall and winter seasons is right around the corner. It's time to get all those spooks, ghosts and goblins from the closet and make ... Read More

The Amplextremo Wins

Friday October 5, 2007
Here's an intriguing cocktail for you, the Amplextremo (Latin for "a loving embrace for the future"). It's a two part drink that is meant to be sipped through two straws ... Read More

A Twelve Bottle Bar?

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Here's the question as it was posed to me... If you could create a bar using only 12 bottles of liquor, with no regard for price and availability, which 12 ... Read More

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