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Colleen's Cocktails Blog February 2008 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

What is Your Favorite Liqueur?

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Everyone has favorites, especially when it comes to cocktails and distilled spirits. When it comes to the base spirits (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, brandy), there are literally hundreds of ... Read More

Enjoying a Pimm's Cup

Tuesday February 26, 2008
Pimm's is a brand of distilled spirits created in 1823 as one of the "original health drinks." At one time there were six Pimm's, one made with each base liquor ... Read More

Signature Cocktails for Oscar Night

Wednesday February 20, 2008
The Academy Awards are a big deal every year. All the glitz and glam is at its best for that one evening as the Hollywood stars hit the red carpet. ... Read More

Grab the Tequila, National Margarita Day is Coming!

Tuesday February 19, 2008
I don't know how it started or who was the one that originally designated February 22nd as National Margarita Day, but it's a great excuse to drink any of ... Read More

Liquor Storage Myths

Sunday February 17, 2008
The bar is filled with stories, some are true, some myth and some are warped versions of truth. Today we're going to look at two common debates - Does liquor ... Read More

Bailey's in the Glass

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Bailey's Irish Cream is one liqueur that I have to strongly recommend keeping in the bar stock at all times. It's a spirit that is integral in many popular drinks, ... Read More

Cocktails for Your Valentine

Sunday February 10, 2008
Planning a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day? Looking for the perfect sweetheart drink to woo your lover? Well, you're in luck because there are a myriad of cocktails you can ... Read More

The Perfect Romantic Dinner

Saturday February 9, 2008
A lot of couples choose to dine out on Valentine's Day but there's something to be said for an intimate meal at home for two. Pull out the silver ... Read More

No Sangria, Kir or Boilermaker for You

Wednesday February 6, 2008
Yes, there is a place in the cocktailian United States where a bartender can spend a year in jail for serving some of the most common cocktails. A 75 ... Read More

Mardi Gras Cocktails

Sunday February 3, 2008
With just a few days left in the Carnival season the party's culmination on Mardi Gras Tuesday, there's little time (but still plenty) to enjoy the season before Lent. Classic ... Read More

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