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Colleen's Cocktails Blog May 2008 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Daiquiri Dynasty

Friday May 30, 2008
Last week we talked about the Margarita and it's many variations. Well, this week it's the Daiquiri. I'm interested to see how everyone prefers each of these drinks and as ... Read More

Sazerac Magic

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Rye whiskey, absinthe and Peychaud bitters...the makings of one of the world's greatest cocktails, the Sazerac. How important is the Sazerac? It is so important in the culture behind the ... Read More

Margarita Madness

Friday May 23, 2008
Considering that Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, I think it appropriate to start talking about some of our favorite summer cocktails. Today it is the Margarita. ... Read More

Understanding Soda Water

Monday May 19, 2008
Where would we be without sodas? Think about all of the drinks that require club soda, ginger ale or cola. Without these carbonated mixers we would not have the Highball, ... Read More

Bar Accessories: The Quirky and The Cool

Friday May 16, 2008
Whether it is the shot glass with a sassy saying or the electric shaker, nothing is off limits when it comes to novelty barware. Some of it is simply ridiculous ... Read More

The Cosmopolitan: Pink, Chic and Back

Wednesday May 14, 2008
As much as you may love it or hate it...The Cosmopolitan is back! Why you ask? Sex and the City is back. The new movie is released nationwide at the ... Read More

Proud of Your Home Bar? Show It Off!

Tuesday May 13, 2008
Why did you build the bar in your basement the way you did? I think we've all dreamed about having our own bar, right there at home and designed just ... Read More

Happy World Cocktail Day!

Monday May 12, 2008
May 13th (Tuesday) is the one day a year we have to celebrate our favorite drink: the Cocktail! Yes, there is a World Cocktail Day, which is meant to celebrate ... Read More

Hot Mom's and Cool Drinks

Wednesday May 7, 2008
A lot of people are thinking about Mother's Day and what to do for the woman who has given so much. How about treating her to a new Martini to ... Read More

Charbay's At It Again!

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Everything that comes out of the distillery (and winery) of Domaine Charbay is impressive and they just keep going. I have yet to be let down by any Charbay drink ... Read More

Rhum Clement Cocktail Competition Winner

Monday May 5, 2008
Congratulations to Daniel Eun of PDT for his recent win of the Rhum Clément’s 3rd Annual Clement New York Cocktail Challenge. The winning drink is a creamy rum flip interestingly ... Read More

Spicy Tequila Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo

Sunday May 4, 2008
You're already adding salsa to you tacos, burritos and fajitas, a few (okay, maybe more than a few) chili peppers here and there, so why not spice up your cocktails? ... Read More

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