The Cocktail Novice: Recent Episodes
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Learning the basics of how to taste whiskey can be pretty intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Recently I had the opportunity to hang out with my whiskey guru Steve Brown and I’d like to share with you what I’ve learned.… Read More ...
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Some of the best cocktails are a simple twist on an old favorite, so in this post I’m going to show you how to infuse bourbon the quick and easy way.
Flavored whiskey has become incredibly popular and you can create unique cocktails at home with simple, fresh ingredients.… Read More ...
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Everyone’s got to start somewhere, so when I had the chance to ambush the whiskey buyer for my local liquor store, whiskey for beginners was on my mind. Frankly walking down the aisles with hundreds of choices felt pretty overwhelming, but Steve Brown from Canal’s Liquor Store in Mt.… Read More ...
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After discovering barrel aged cocktails last summer, we’ve been feverishly experimenting and in this post I’d like to tell you about the barrel aged Vieux Carré. Applying the basics we’ve previously discussed, another winner was created.
Vieux Carré Pronunciation Before we go any further, it’s important that I answer the question How Do You Pronounce Vieux Carré?… Read More ...
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Benjamin Frankly was many things including an American founding father, scientist, inventor and… a drunk. Apparently Ben really enjoyed a few drinks and chose to reflect on this habit in The Drinkerʼs Dictionary, an article published in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1737.… Read More ...
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Summer may be coming to a close, but if you’re like me and refuse to let it go a few summer rum drinks should ease your disappointment. To keep the warm weather in our hearts I’d like to acquaint you with three easy rum cocktails that everyone can make.… Read More ...
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If you’re interested in creating some unique and truly delicious cocktails at home, I want to share with you the results of my most recent experiment: barrel aged Manhattans. Using the steps I laid out previously in Barrel Aged Cocktails: The Basics I tackled the Manhattan with stellar results.… Read More ...
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It’s no secret that the English Queen Mother enjoyed her Gin, so in her honor I’d like to introduce to you three easy gin cocktails that she must have known well. Simple to enjoy and easy to make, these Gin basics should be foundational elements in any aspiring home bartenders recipe collection.… Read More ...
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When the weather is warm, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a Fizz cocktail. Sweet, sour and simple, it’s an ideal addition to every aspiring cocktail aficionado’s repertoire. Better yet you’ll find that the basics of the Fizz can be applied to wide range of spirits to give your home bar maximum flexibility.… Read More ...
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When it comes to cocktails patience is not my strong suit, but after discovering barrel aged cocktails things are changing. Perhaps a step beyond the basics, barrel aging can have a dramatic effect on your drinks. In this post I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned about how to make barrel aged cocktails at home.… Read More ...
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