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Aug 08

The Dark ‘n Stormy

Be very careful when you fix yourself a Dark ‘n Stormy.  Making it incorrectly could land your ass in the slammer. The drink is actually protected by a trademark owned by the Gosling family, makers of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum.  So tech (read full article)

drinks, ginger beer, Gosling's, rum

Jul 07

The Bramble

Created in the late 1980s by legendary English mixologist Dick Bradsell, The Bramble uses a blackberry liqueur called Crème de Mûre to bring a sweet berry flavoring to what is basically a gin sour. A key ingredient here is the crushed ice, which ca (read full article)

Blackberries, creme de mure, Dick Bradsell, drinks, gin, lemon, Sour

Jul 05

The Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a simple combination of vodka and ginger beer.  It’s a bright, peppery, summer beverage that is perfect to enjoy on the Fourth of July, especially since it emerged from two true cornerstones of American entrepreneurship  (read full article)

drinks, gin, ginger beer, moscow mule, vodka

Jun 23

The French Gimlet

Monday was officially the first day of summer, and here’s the perfect cocktail to conjure up for celebrating the season’s arrival.  It boasts a citrusy aroma without coming off as “fruity,” and its sweetness offsets the alco (read full article)

drinks, gin, Lemon Juice, St. Germain, vodka

Jun 16

The Vesper

The Vesper is a martini made famous by author Ian Fleming and his fictional creation, James Bond, in the 1953 (and very first) James Bond book, Casino Royale. “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it ver (read full article)

007, Casino Royale, Daniel Craig, drinks, Eva Green, Ian Fleming, James Bond, Vesper Lynd, vodka

May 28

Vodka Martini

Did you know that the notorious “three-martini lunch” has its own wikipedia page with and in-depth explanation along with suggested reasons for its unfortunate demise (In case you’re curious, Jimmy Carter was partly to blame)?  He (read full article)

dirty martini, drinks, gin, Jerry Thomas, martini, olive, vodka

May 26

Horse’s Neck

The Horse’s Neck is named specifically for its garnish, the long citrus spirals which are laid in the glass to represent a “neck” hanging over the edge. Supposedly, when placed properly, it looks as if a horse is sticking its neck (read full article)

bourbon, drinks, Ginger Ale, horse's neck, orange peel

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