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Hope you all are enjoying your work week. We are near the end of this one, with the weekend in clear view. I’ve decided to give you a little bit of education with your drink today. This is not a cocktail I am introducing you to today. I am introducing a “crusta”. Believe it or […]
Most people think of bourbon and they usually don’t think cocktail. Bourbon on the rocks or just as a shot is the norm when enjoying this hearty spirit. If you are a true bourbon imbiber, this is usually the case. However, there are times where you may want to tone it down somewhat when enjoying […]
Sometimes the presentation is more than the actual experience when it comes to drinking a cocktail. Not trying to take away from this interesting bourbon cocktail. The chocolate and lemon back flavor you get with every sip makes you realize that more should be done in creating cocktails with bourbon. The secondary ingredients in this […]
If you are familiar with the cocktail, Presbyterian, this will seem a little familiar. This cocktail is a little different, using some simple syrup to enhance its flavor and a twist of lemon to knock it out of the park. A perfect Drink of the Day to get the week started off on the right […]
The name, “Scofflaw” was given to those who would enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the time the United States was going through Prohibition. The cocktail, named after these imbibers, was invented in Paris, France at Harry’s Bar in 1924. This cocktail is usually made with rye or bourbon whiskey. But, just to give this a little […]
If you have been one to follow my blog, you have already seen this cocktail. I had the privilege of sampling a honey bourbon and made this drink to complement its flavor. For the one I am introducing now, I had to add the honey flavor myself. What gives this drink its uniqueness is the […]
American whiskey is great straight up or on the rocks, as far as I’m concerned. But, there are those who want to mask the flavor of the liquor and get the same benefits. This is a great example of what I’m talking about. The Drink of the Day today gives you an interesting combination that […]
Before I get into this drink, I need to say something that many in my occupation have seemed to have forgotten. So, for me, I think it’s very important to say. As time goes by and a drink gets to be several generations old, there are things that change on how the drink is made. […]
One thing I love about the history of different cocktails is that there really is no way of knowing what is true and not true in regards to the history of each drink. The Manhattan Cocktail, by known sources has been around at least since the 1870’s. There are several different stories on where it […]
Considered by many as one of the best American Short Story writers in the history of our country, William Sydney Porter had a dark side. Working in the occupation of bank telling to make enough money for him and his family, Porter’s bank was audited and he was found to have embezzled money. He would […]
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