Month: September 2011
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…