Month: September 2011

  • Alcohol Helps Make You Sick

    I’m a positive kind of guy. I don’t like to share bad news, but this one I felt needed to be told. We all know that alcohol is a diuretic and a mild poison. As a result if you drink too much you feel like death (e.g. the dreaded hangover). But, now comes the really…

  • The Bären Pear

    As promised, here is another tasty cocktail with Bärenjäger.  The original was a bit sweet for my taste so I tweaked it and got the levels just right. The Bären Pear 1 oz Bärenjäger 1 oz Pear Vodka 1 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Lemon Juice 10 Small Mint Leaves 1) Combine ingredients in a…

  • Review – Bärenjäger

    Ever sat down after a long day and craved a nice glass of honey?  Neither had I, emphasis on the had.  I sat down a couple nights back to write this review and ended up simply sipping the Bärenjäger and vegging.  And you know what?  I’d do it again.  You see, until you’ve sipped Bärenjäger,…

  • Drink Like A Pirate Day

    Yar, me mateys.  On the morrow ye’ll be talking like a salty sea dog, but will ye be drinkin’ as much?  I’d bet me grog you haven’t planned for it.  Yarrrr, I can’t do that anymore.  To you native pirate talkers, my hat is off to you.  But seriously, tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate…

  • Review – BlackBeard Spiced Rum

    Tasting spiced rum there are certain things I look for.  First, the base rum should be good.  Flavored crappy rum is still crappy rum.  Second, the flavors should taste natural.  I don’t want the rum to taste like the producer added some bottled extracts and called it good.  Third, and finally, the spice flavors should…