Tag: green chartreuse

Drink of the Day: Tipperary Cocktail

February 11, 2015 | By | Add a Comment

Happy Hump Day! Lately, when introducing whisk(e)y to a cocktail, I have been giving you some examples of some quite sweet drinks. Today, I would like to introduce you to one that dates back to the turn of the 20th Century (1916). This is one you may want to remember for next month, when […]

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Drink of the Day: The Last Word

Drink of the Day: The Last Word

December 17, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Happy Hump Day, all! Man, is this week going fast. For me, this is the busiest time of the year. Working everyday, sometimes doubles, and loving every minute of it. Wish my body could say the same. I am definitely past my prime and I am reminded of that every morning while forcing myself out […]

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Drink of the Day:  The Last Word

Drink of the Day: The Last Word

October 8, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

The middle of the week is here. This has been a long and enduring week for me, so I wanted something that would be a memorable and worthy drink today. I think I found one. There is a reason for this being called what it is. There is no doubt that there is nothing more to […]

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Drink of the Day: Tailspin Cocktail

July 9, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

The sense of smell plays an important role with this cocktail. Gin is the prominent element here, with the herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse giving it its aromatic character. The sweet vermouth acts as the perfect link to bring everything together. Want some salt with your beverage? How about a little more flavor by adding some […]

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The Last Word is May 19th Drink of the Day!!

The Last Word is May 19th Drink of the Day!!

May 19, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Pre-Prohibition cocktails are becoming popular again due to the craft cocktail movement that has been sweeping the country. Originally made at the Detroit Athletic Club in the 1920’s, it has seen a renewed interest after almost disappearing from the bar scene completely. It now has a very popular fan base in the Northwest and it […]

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The Tipperary Cocktail is May 9th Drink of the Day!!

May 9, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s a nice weekend starter for you; one that will give your sense of smell a nice workout to go along with the flavor. Green Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur that gives this cocktail some aromatic life and seems to play well with the Irish whiskey and sweet vermouth. Chartreuse has been around since the […]

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The Daisy Mae is March 23rd Drink of the Day!!

March 23, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s one that is as important for its aroma as it is its flavor, hence the reason for the glass you serve it in. A nice bouquet of herbs and mint are a great combination to the overall beverage. As you know, half of what you taste comes from the aroma of the beverage. A […]

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The Bijou Cocktail is March 8th Drink of the Day!!

March 8, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

This is a great pre-Prohibition cocktail that is another example why they have staying power. This dates back to the early 1890s and was a recipe in Harry Johnson’s bartender book, “New and Improved Bartender Manual”, which was published in 1900. Bijou means “jewel” in French and the three primary ingredients represent the color of […]

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The Mona Lisa Cocktail is December 12th Drink of the Day!!

December 12, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

After two years missing after being stolen from the Louvre in France, Mona Lisa was returned back to the museum on this date in 1913. It was stolen by an employee of the Louvre who felt that the painting belonged to the people of Italy. Leonardo de Vinci’s work is the most famous painting in […]

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The Songbird Cocktail is September 11th Drink of the Day!!

September 11, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

If you live in the United States, or anywhere else in the world for that matter, you know that this is the anniversary of one of the most criminal acts in this country’s history. However, since we will probably be hearing about this all over the place, and due to the fact I don’t want […]

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