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June 4, 2013 BartendingHow to: Update Your Home Bar-Tools and Gadgets
Last year we brought you a two-part series on how to update your home bar, with part one concerning spirits and part two... Read more »
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May 14, 2013 BartendingBars We Love: The Wayland
Alphabet City is one of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods, not just because of the diverse range of people who... Read more »
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April 16, 2013 BartendingBars We Love: Maison Premiere
It’s no secret: we here at TheSpir.it love to drink. Whether it’s at home or out on the town, there’s nothing more... Read more »
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October 30, 2012 BartendingTop 4 Cocktail Bars in San Francisco
After Sunday night and a four game sweep, the San Francisco Giants are officially the 2012 World Series Champions! To... Read more »
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May 12, 2011 BartendingFor the Love of Craft Ice Cubes
I geek out over good-looking ice in a cocktail. For this, I have to thank the growing current of like-minded folks —... Read more »
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May 10, 2011 BartendingMake-Your-Own Bloody Mary Essentials
Bacon Bloody Marys? If you missed them at Chicago’s BaconFest, don’t worry, this is one cocktail you can definitely try at... Read more »
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April 12, 2011 BartendingHow to Chill a Glass
Cold cocktails should be served in cold glasses. But there are different ways to chill a glass. Don’t worry; they all work... Read more »
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April 5, 2011 BartendingHow to Calculate the Alcohol Content of Cocktails
If you're like us, you're more interested in drinking than doing math. However, for home mixologists who want to geek out,... Read more »
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March 22, 2011 BartendingHow to Make Great Cocktails
There are a few basic rules to follow when tending bar. However, though basic these rules must not be compromised. Ever! 1.... Read more »
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March 10, 2011 BartendingAge Your Own Whiskey
Woodinville Age Your Own Whiskey Kit: Distilling your own whiskey at home is complicated... not to mention illegal. But if you... Read more »
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January 20, 2011 Bartending6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bar
It’s not your fault, you tried very hard: armfuls of Charles Shaw, a case of Cava from World Market, a few bottles of the... Read more »
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January 18, 2011 Bartending5 New Bitters for Your Bar
Last week in "5 Top Cocktail Trends for 2011," I mentioned that the latest wave of innovative bitters was poised to gain real... Read more »
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December 25, 2010 BartendingStocking a Home Bar 1.0
If you’re planning on entertaining, you’ll have to make sure you have a well stocked bar. It’s a given that you’ll be... Read more »
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December 23, 2010 BartendingSet the Bar for the Party Season
With the holiday party season in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to review some of the essentials you should have... Read more »
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November 12, 2010 BartendingAdvanced Bar Tools
There's no harm in starting with the basics. Most people begin their home bar set-up with an all-in-one kit (the bridal shower... Read more »
