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Jake Emen ruminated on the newish phenomenon of people combining ice and olives. The story includes references to Disco Cubes Dirty Martini ice, garnish at Hanky Panky in Mexico City, […]

  This is THE cocktail that you will want to drink THIS Cinco De Mayo!! Happy Cinco De Mayo!! What better way to celebrate such a wonderful day than with […]

First, apparently there are a myriad of ways to clean a wine decanter. Who knew? Well, now you do. St. Patrick’s Day is coming, get to know some single pot […]

An Oakland, California winery making elegant wines from varietals that aren’t necessarily known for being vinified that way. The friendly tasting room folks know what they’re selling and care. Check […]

By The Straight Up, May 4, 2014 Instructions: Add basil leaves and agave nectar to the bottom of a julep cup then muddle gently. Add mezcal and cranberry syrup, add […]

Triple sec is an orange flavored liqueur from France. Triple sec has been popular for over 150 years. It is believed that Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife Josephine discovered the […]

In New Mexico’s first year to participate in the Arizona Cocktail Week Last Slinger Standing Competition. Andrew Roy of Radish & Rye won the grand prize and brought home the […]

Praline Pecan Pie – Bourbon Cocktail I first created the Praline Pecan Pie cocktail in 2010 when I visited the Woodford Reserve Distillery for a media event. I had a […]

For AlcoholProfessor.com I wrote a review of Holy Waters by Tom Morton.    Source link

 Jello Shots!! Jello Shots!! Lately we’ve been on the BIGGEST Jello Shot kick! I like to make mine more like I make my cocktails.  I mean anyone can mix some […]

We’re having some grey, dark days right now. So while I’m staying inside watching the weather, I think it’s time to brighten up the home bar with these pops of […]

Another warm, happy East Bay bottle shop run by adults with style and humor. The tasting bar in back is a refuge of many lovely glasses. Good eats too. Check […]

By The Straight Up, May 29, 2014 Instructions: Add the Aperol, Campari and Cynar to a rocks glass. Top with crushed ice and give a quick stir, garnish with a […]