Tag: absinthe drinks

The Colony Cocktail is September 5th Drink of the Day!!

September 5, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

During the Prohibition, it was hard to get a good tasting whiskey or beer of any kind. Even when the bootleggers were bringing in stock for the illegal operations, the taste of the liquor was fair at best. Gin, for all means and purposes, was easy to make and usually in good supply. However, as […]

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The Dorflinger is August 14th Drink of the Day!!

August 14, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

Another one of those days where I couldn’t match up the history with the drink. So, as I’ve done before, I wanted to find a classic cocktail that would be interesting enough to try. The one I’ll be introducing today can be found in the Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book. This drink is named after a […]

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The Chrysanthemum is March 30th Drink of the Day!!

March 30, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

In 1853, Vincent Van Gogh was born in Zudert, Netherlands. Though he lived a very short life, he left a huge footprint in the art world. In fact, also on this date in 1987 when we were celebrating 134th birthday, his piece, “Sunflowers” sold for 39.85 million dollars, more than triple the record for an […]

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The Sazerac Cocktail is January 5th Drink of the Day

January 5, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

Watching the Sugar Bowl the other night got me thinking about all the tradition of drink making in New Orleans. If you want to find a cocktail that has withstood the test of time, look no further than this fine drink. It is the true whiskey imbiber that will find a place that serves this […]

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