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January 26, 2012 Entertaining
Super Bowl Drink Off
Next Sunday, crowds around the country will gather to watch the New York Giants and New England Patriots face off for Super... Read more »
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December 6, 2011 Entertaining
Make Your Own Martini Bar
This holiday season, switch out your typical party liquor table for a make your own martini bar! Just a few simple and easy to... Read more »
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November 29, 2011 Entertaining
Social Drinking Games
Looking for some fun drinking games to play this holiday season? With all the family gatherings and hometown reunions, a good... Read more »
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April 12, 2011 Bartending
How 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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March 22, 2011 Bartending
How 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 8, 2011 Cocktail Recipes
5 Cocktails for Fat Tuesday
Today's Fat Tuesday, and we're going to help you celebrate Mardi Gras with five cocktails overflowing with good spirits. Since... Read more »
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February 24, 2011 Cocktail Recipes
Best Drinks for Oscar Night
Oscar Night is coming up this Sunday, so we thought we'd make a toast (or 10) to the pick of the flicks. We've been inspired by... Read more »
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January 20, 2011 Bartending
6 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 11, 2011 Entertaining
5 Top Cocktail Trends for 2011
Energy drinks: More pre-mixed energy beverages -- and by this I mean the return of Four Loko and drinks like it. The ridiculous... Read more »
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December 30, 2010 Entertaining
Drinkers Say the Darndest Things
Last month, we gave you 20 bons mots celebrating drinking for you to drop at holiday parties. With New Year's Eve upon us --... Read more »
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December 25, 2010 Bartending
Stocking 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 Bartending
Set 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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December 18, 2010 Entertaining
Bourbon for Breakfast
OK, it’s French toast, and maybe even particularly un-French -- it just sounds better with all those lovely, lined-up Gallic... Read more »
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December 14, 2010 Entertaining
Great Gifts for Drinkers
What to buy your favorite imbiber this year? Well, there are many options, especially if you consider all the great bottles out... Read more »
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November 30, 2010 Entertaining
A Spirited Exchange
Every Christmas Eve, my father's side of the family gathers for three reasons: BBQ, our annual viewing of (and snarky... Read more »


