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The Nutcracker Cocktail is May 23rd Drink of the Day!!

The Nutcracker Cocktail is May 23rd Drink of the Day!!

May 23, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

What do you get when you combine coconut, pinapple, and lemon flavors to a rum and cognac drink? The answer is, one helluva summertime cocktail! This is the perfect drink this time of year, blending together the drink of the Caribbean with the drink of France. Add a little fruit juice and citrus to the blend […]

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The Devil’s Cocktail is May 5th Drink of the Day!!

May 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Some people believe that Sunday is God’s day and that alcohol should not be consumed. Being part of an Irish-Catholic upbringing, the thought process on this kind of throws me, somewhat. If alcohol is consumed responsibly, it is a way for people to relax and bring their guard down to better socialize with others. In […]

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Tainted Kool-Aid is May 3rd Drink of the Day!!

Tainted Kool-Aid is May 3rd Drink of the Day!!

May 3, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is not your kids summertime drink. This is the adult version that was introduced to me by a lady from Tennessee that I wanted to share. A very refreshing, yet powerful cocktail that was very popular in my bar the other night when it was introduced. I had to make this the Drink of […]

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The Delmonico is May 2nd Drink of the Day!!

The Delmonico is May 2nd Drink of the Day!!

May 2, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here is a Pre-Prohibition drink that was surprisingly smooth. Named after Delmonico’s Restaurant, a very popular establishment that was opened from 1830 until Prohibition force the family to shut it’s doors in 1923. Unlike the restaurant. this cocktail has stood the test of time. An enjoyable sipping beverage for any occasion. Delmonico 1 oz. Gin […]

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The Little General is April 27th Drink of the Day!!

The Little General is April 27th Drink of the Day!!

April 27, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

A nice and easy drink to put together to kick off the weekend. A nice drink who’s main ingredient is a premium Canadian Whisky, a clean and full-flavored whisky that blends well with the other ingredients - Amaretto and Cranberry Juice. This is a “build” drink, meaning that you add the ingredients with ice, stir […]

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The Texas Tea is April 25th Drink of the Day!!

The Texas Tea is April 25th Drink of the Day!!

April 25, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

There is an argument that has been going on in the bar industry for years on the original recipe of the Long Island Iced Tea. I would say that there is no majority either way and, to be quite honest with you, I do not know what the true original recipe was. But, the cocktail […]

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The Seabreeze is April 16th Drink of the Day!!

The Seabreeze is April 16th Drink of the Day!!

April 15, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Well, I’ve introduced the Madras and Baybreeze. Now, I will introduce to you the most common of the vodka / cranberry based drinks, the Seabreeze. The grapefruit added to this combination gives you the sweet and sour combo that people seem to enjoy. A great summertime quencher and a very healthy one, considering the liquor; […]

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The Quaalude is April 15th Drink of the Day!!

The Quaalude is April 15th Drink of the Day!!

April 15, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Today is the due date for us normal folks to have our taxes all figured out and mailed to the IRS. Tax Day can be a very trying day for some. So much so that I think I may have found the perfect drink to finish off the day with. The Quaalude is the perfect […]

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The Caribbean Sunset is April 14th Drink of the Day!!

The Caribbean Sunset is April 14th Drink of the Day!!

April 14, 2013 | By | 1 Comment

I came up with this drink a few years ago due to having to come up with something on the fly for a last-minute party. Simple to make and something you can convert easily to a rum punch. Plus, if you just put everything but the rum into the bowl, you have yourself a nice non-alcohol mix […]

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The Mind Eraser is April 13th Drink of the Day!!

The Mind Eraser is April 13th Drink of the Day!!

April 13, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Ah, yes. This was my favorite shooter back in eighties, when I was young and had yet to have a grasp on my limits on drinking. The cool thing about this shooter is that it doesn’t have to be one. You can just sip this while mingling with friends. For, you see, this is a […]

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