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December 8, 2011 Spirits8 Great Spirits Gifts
The time for gift-giving has come upon us once again. This year has seen some exciting additions to the hooch repertoire. If... Read more »
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November 1, 2011 Cocktail RecipesAutumn Spice Cocktails: Clove
The strength of the clove is astounding in more ways than one. This is not a spice for the faint of heart, just a little clove... Read more »
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October 25, 2011 Cocktail Recipes5 Spooky Halloween Cocktails
Boo! Halloween has truly snuck up on us over here at The Spirit. With the ghoul and goblin-themed holiday only days away, it... Read more »
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October 18, 2011 SpiritsLimited Edition Scotch Whisky
Ahh, fall. Time to shut off the air conditioning, take out those sweaters and sip the new seasonal small batch whiskies to ward... Read more »
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October 11, 2011 Cocktail RecipesAutumn Spice Cocktails: Nutmeg
And then there was nutmeg. What a subtle, elegant spice. Nutmeg unintentionally teases us. It begs the question, “what is... Read more »
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May 17, 2011 Cocktail RecipesFresh Signature Cocktails
Talk about getting into the spirit! More than 3000 cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals kicked off the 2nd Annual... 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 3, 2011 SpiritsTwo Top Tequilas
Lunazul Tequila is a smooth, 100% blue agave tequila that tastes more expensive than it is. Lunazul Blanco: In general, the... Read more »
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February 15, 2011 SpiritsSubtraction by Addition?
Confessionally, it’s always a touch disheartening when I realize just how integrated, how conglomerated global spirits are.... Read more »
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January 27, 2011 SpiritsWho'd You Rather...
We tend to associate entertainers with excess. The booze-fueled bashes, the flamboyant riders on their contracts making sure... Read more »
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January 25, 2011 SpiritsWintering in the Islays
Strange that the things that we love about a season tend to be those things curative to the season itself. Summer people extoll... 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 11, 2011 Entertaining5 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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January 6, 2011 SpiritsAmerican Rums
So, first on my list of domestic rums worth the search would be Ragged Mountain Rum from Berkshire Mountain Distillers, located... Read more »
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December 25, 2010 SpiritsWhiskies A Go-Go
When it comes to stocking your bar you’ll find that you're met with plenty of options for gin, vodka and tequila, but when it... Read more »
