Tag: maraschino cherry

Drink of the Day: The Belize

November 4, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

I had the opportunity to try out a brand of rum that compliments this cocktail very well. Tiburon Rum is made from sugar cane molasses, then aged for no less than four years in Kentucky Oak bourbon barrels, this has a nice boldness that you can love as a rum drinker with it’s rum backbone, and appreciate […]

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The Abbey Cocktail is March 19th Drink of the Day!!

March 19, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

This is a very easy cocktail that dates back to 1930, when it made its appearance in the The Savoy Cocktail Book. A very easy, well rounded cocktail, perfect for your weekend brunch, it combines the flavor of a good gin with orange. Put the Mimosas to the side for the moment. Here’s one that […]

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The Tom Collins is January 5th Drink of the Day!!

January 5, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

This drink was first seen in print in Jerry Thomas’ book, “The Bartender’s Guide”, published in 1876, but is believed to have been originally made in the 1850’s under the name of a waiter who worked at Limmer’s Old House. John Collins was the head waiter at this London coffee shop situated in the hotel […]

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The Zappa Cocktail is December 4th Drink of the Day!!

December 4, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

When I think of Frank Zappa, I think of this party I was at when I was in my early twenties. I went to the bathroom and closed the door, and staring at me was Frank Zappa sitting on the john. This is still one of my favorite posters of all time. It also summerizes […]

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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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The Boy Scout Cocktail is August 21st Drink of the Day!!

August 21, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

The Boy Scouts of America was formed in 1910 to assist in making the youths of society more well rounded citizens through camping, hiking and outdoor activities. There were merit badges that would be earned to give them status within their communities. The highest rank one can achieve as a Boy Scout is that of […]

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