The Muses of Pernod Absinthe
Monday September 29, 2008
Since the absinthe ban was lifted in the United States last year there has been a plethora of brands releasing their "Green Fairy" to the market. It seemed to be ... Read More
Oval Office Cocktail Competition
Sunday September 28, 2008
Think you have an original drink that would be perfect for election day? Now is your chance to show it off and possibly win your self some cash. Oval Vodka ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Woodford Reserve and a Liquid Bourbon Ball
Saturday September 27, 2008
To finish off National Bourbon Heritage Month I've decided to share one of my favorite original cocktails from one of the newer bourbon distilleries. Woodford Reserve may not have the ... Read More
Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition
Wednesday September 24, 2008
It seems to be the season for bartending competitions because here is another announcement. The 26th Annual Marie Brizard International Bartender Seminar and Cocktail Competition is now happening and this ... Read More
Averna Cocktail Competition Winner
Sunday September 21, 2008
After many long months the winner of the Averna HAVE A NEW LOOK Cocktail Competition has been announced. The talented bartender who took top honors is Don Lee of PDT ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Knob Creek Bourbon and a Whiskey Sour
Saturday September 20, 2008
Continuing with the celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month, this week's Saturday Sipping pick is a sweet and sour bourbon cocktail that requires nothing less than the slowest of sips. ... Read More
The Collins Family of Drinks
Friday September 19, 2008
Some time back in the summer I was touting the beauty of the Gin & Tonic, one of my favorite drinks that I can always fall back on no matter ... Read More
MySpeedRail.com
Tuesday September 16, 2008
MySpace and FaceBook are great but what about a social networking site just for professional bartenders? Well, if you have been looking for such a website you are in luck ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Maker's Mark Bourbon and a Manhattan
Saturday September 13, 2008
The Manhattan is one of the quintessential whiskey cocktails and while this sweet variation of the Martini is customarily created using rye whiskey it is equally delicious with many of ... Read More
Bacardi and the Long Fight For Cuba: The Biography of a Cause
Tuesday September 9, 2008
Yesterday I heard an story on NPR's Morning Edition about a new book that sounds interesting. Bacardi and the Long Fight For Cuba: The Biography of a Cause by Tom ... Read More
Drink Pairing: Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
Sunday September 7, 2008
I remember every aspect of my introduction to curry. In college, the apartment across the hall seemed to have the most unique aroma wafting through the old building's cracks ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Knob Creek Bourbon and an Old-fashioned
Saturday September 6, 2008
Saturday Sipping for September will be filled with nothing other than bourbon and the first in the series celebrates one of the best bourbon cocktails and one of the best ... Read More
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month
Wednesday September 3, 2008
September marks the beginning of my favorite season of the year but as of last year it has another special purpose in the adult beverage world. Yes, it is officially ... Read More
Holding Out During Hurricane Gustav in New Orleans
Tuesday September 2, 2008
The good news for the Gulf Coast is that Hurricane Gustav has not had the expected and devastating effects that were originally feared. While the worst of the storm is ... Read More