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Colleen's Cocktails Blog April 2008 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Bourbon, Mint, Silver Cup...Check! It's Derby Time!

Wednesday April 30, 2008
It is that wonderful time of year again, the weekend of thoroughbreds, elaborate hats, silver cups and a two minute race. Yes, Saturday is the running of the Kentucky Derby ... Read More

Do You Use Jiggers?

Monday April 28, 2008
After years of pouring drinks bartenders can eyeball an exact shot of liquor and the long pour is a spectacular bar sight, but what about the careful measuring of cocktail ... Read More

Summer Drinks from Imbibe

Wednesday April 23, 2008
I always look forward to the May/June issue of Imbibe because it gets me into the summer drink mood and I begin planning my bar garden for the year. Raspberry ... Read More

Earth Day Cocktails

Saturday April 19, 2008
This Tuesday (April 22) is the 38th official Earth Day, a day for celebrating the riches of our natural world and to raise awareness for protecting our environment. Every year ... Read More

Getting Fizzy

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Fizzes, those great refreshing tall drinks filled with soda water. There's a great range of fizz recipes out there, from the simple Gin Fizz or Imperial Fizz to the labor ... Read More

The Bitter Truth

Saturday April 12, 2008
What is The Bitter Truth? Bitters should be used more often, that's the truth. There was a time when bitters were essential, coveted and used liberally, of course they had ... Read More

While We're on the Martini Subject...

Friday April 11, 2008
© Colleen Graham licensed to About.com I thought I would have been off of the whole Martini debate for awhile, but then I came across a great essay by DrinkBoy (Robert ... Read More

Which Gin is Your Martini Gin?

Tuesday April 8, 2008
© Colleen Graham licensed to About.com I don't know about everyone else, but since spring hit (for real this time) I've been rather "ginny." It's something about all the botanicals and ... Read More

Best of Show at SF World Spirits Competition

Friday April 4, 2008
© Martin Miller's Gin The full results from the 2008 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition are in and posted on the organization's website. Below are a few of those "Best of ... Read More

Grab the Scotch and Your Kilt, It's Tartan Week

Wednesday April 2, 2008
© Chivas Regal Tartan Week is in full swing with some great events all around the world. If you're unaware of this special occasion, it's a celebration of the Scottish heritage ... Read More

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