While cognac and bourbon may look similar, they differ significantly in taste, color, where they are made, and what they are made from. Whether you are training as a bartender […]
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Happy Holidays | The Santa Fe Barman
So, I’ve been away for awhile. Why the reason for the break? It was needed. For a long time now, and like many others, I have been writing about balance […]
Mermaid Margarita Cocktail – The Intoxicologist
Mermaid Margarita is a tropical, beachy cocktail. Margaritas are a summertime favorite. They even have a day dedicated to celebrating their deliciousness. National Margarita day falls on February 22. I […]
Two More Stories on the Specialty Ice Trend
After the New York Times quoted me for this story: The Height of Domestic Luxury? Designer Ice. A few other publications have picked up the beat. The Specialty Food Association […]
Frost Buddy – A Year of Cocktails
To say that I’ve been busy over the past few months is an absolute understatement! Have your days and nights become super busy all of the sudden…..but you were expecting […]
Coming back online // you can’t wear a mask and drink at the same time
Trying to drink a cocktail with a mask on was not something I planned on dealing with this year. Both of my kids starting school full time, renovating our house, […]
2013 Mas Karolina Côtes Catalanes
Dark fruit, tobacco, cacao, hard licorice, black pepper. Lively and charming blend of Carnignan, Grenache and Syrah that amplifies food aromas delightfully. A real deal. K&L Wines, $13.99 Source link
Fall Back | The Straight Up
By The Straight Up, November 16, 2014 Instructions: Add the Apple Brandy (I used Laird’s 100 Proof BIB), Genepy (I used Dolin), Fernet-Branca and Apothecary Bitters Mystic Caravan Bitters to […]
Tequila Vs Whiskey: What Is The Difference?
Tequila and whiskey are two drinks that people often get confused about for good reason. These amber-colored liquids both come from the same blue agave plant and are prepared in […]
Ride with Team Negroni | The Santa Fe Barman
This years, Santa Fe is included in Team Negroni’s bicycle rides to raise money for the Helen David Relief Fund, and I am one of the riders. The ride is […]
Until We Meet Again – The Intoxicologist
Until We Meet Again – Summertime Vodka Cocktail Are you looing for a summertime sipper that’s easy and not loaded with cloying sugar? Until We Meet Again is perfect for […]
Women in Distilling, 1500s-1700s – Alcademics
This is a quick post on some books I’ve read on women distilling in olden times. Distillation of spirits came out of medical alchemy (which is to say medical proto-science), […]
ELIXR: Fun Nights = Good Mornings
The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! Ready or not they are right around the corner ready to tackle you when you least expect it. Holidays are a fun […]