Tag: liquor

Creating Infusions: Cucumber/Spearmint Vodka Sampler

May 18, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Infusions give you a little flavor to any spirit. Be it rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, or anything else, you want to do a sample to see how well it works before making a true batch. Today, I am introducing a cucumber and spearmint infusion that I let age for 84 hours. I agitated or lightly […]

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The Midnight Express is April 5th Drink of the Day!!

April 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Sometimes, you want to enjoy a cocktail that has a majority of the flavor coming from the liquor itself. If you enjoy a good dark rum on occasion, as I do, it’s better to have one on the rocks with a squeeze of lime. Why taint it with anything else, in my opinion? Alas, I […]

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The Shady Lady is March 24th Drink of the Day!!

March 24, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

If you like the tequila and sour combination with a touch of melon, you will love this drink. Admittingly, there are some drinks on here that I probably would have no interest in attempting to try and this one would be one of them. But hey, I’m not here to only make drinks that I […]

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The Irish Car Bomb is March 14th Drink of the Day!!

March 14, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Time to get that green blazer out for the St. Patricks day celebrations! I happen to live in an area full of Irish spirit this time of year. For that reason, I have decided to introduce to you drinks that will go well with the celebrating through the 17th. You will even get one the day […]

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The Louisville Lady is March 12th Drink of the Day!!

March 12, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Ah, yes….Another bourbon whiskey drink that is perfect after a long work day. A creamy drink recipe with a chocolatey edge, it is the perfect day’s end drink; one that will make everything complete. What better way to reward yourself from the rigors of life than with a nice and soothing beverage? I still haven’t […]

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The Desert Sunrise is March 11th Drink of the Day!!

March 11, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s a vodka drink that ends up having that color you see during a desert sunset, hence the name. A nice, refreshing, fruity beverage that will have you thinking a nice summertime dusk while enjoying the nutrients of it’s fresh ingredients. I had the opportunity to use Crystal Head Vodka, a super-premium vodka from Newfoundland, Canada, […]

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The Louisville Cooler is March 10th Drink of the Day!!

March 10, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

I’m assuming that the reason for the name of this drink is due to the place this city is located. There is a reason why Kentucky is considered the birthplace of America’s own whiskey. However, there’s a much deeper history than some think. If it wasn’t for Thomas Jefferson wanting to stop farmers from making whiskey in W. […]

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The Continental Cocktail is March 7th Drink of the Day!!

March 7, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Ah, so many things you can do with rum. A nice spirit to enjoy with some fresh fruit juices and even on the rocks for those who like the ambers and darks. Rum is definitely a bartender’s friend, and yours, during the hot days of summer. This drink is kind of a little different, using […]

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The Mexicana Cocktail is March 5th Drink of the Day!!

March 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Since we’ve been somewhat slow on the draw with the tequila drinks, let’s go ahead and get another one to you for the second day in a row. With this one, it will be more of a sipping by the pool or while cooking burgers type drink. One that you will surely pour yourself again […]

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The Caramel Apple Martini is February 28th Drink of the Day!!

February 28, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

When I was a kid, there was nothing more tasty than a caramel covered apple. I couldn’t get enough of them. Now, not so much due to the work it takes to eat one of these. Well, I am about to give you a recipe that will give you the flavor without getting it all […]

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