Year: 2012
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Low Calorie Cocktails
This is a post I’ve been mulling for quite a while and I’ve finally decided what I want to talk about. I get a lot of PR emails, to the tune of 15 or so every day, and I’ve been noticing a trend over the last few months. Low calorie cocktails, spirits, mixed drinks and…
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Income Tax Cocktail
Tomorrow, in the US, is tax day. That means millions of Americans will be turning in their income taxes and, I’m betting if you’ve waited this long, not enjoying the day. Fear not, cocktails and the Cocktail Hacker have your back. So, finish your calculations, dump the whole mess in an envelope, stamp it, lick…
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Will you Nail or Will you Fail?
I’ve gotten to do some cool stuff over the years being a cocktail hacker. I’ve been to Tales of the Cocktail (hopefully not the only time), I’ve been to exclusive tastings, I’ve been invited to distilleries, but last week I had a first, I was invited to be a judge for the Drambuie Nail or…
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What I’m Drinking Now: Kiwi Caipirinha
This is another great recipe that Elisabeth found. This time from Sunset magazine. It’s just as simple as the classic Caipirinha with the addition of some kiwi chunks during the muddling stage. The flavor is crisp and delicious with the kiwi flavor solid and harmonious with the lime and cachaça. Well done, Sunset. This is…
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Review – Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams
Looking back across my adult life, I can’t think of a time that I’ve been to my mom and stepdad’s house and there hasn’t been the option of good Scotch only a request away. It’s definitely Ken’s favorite sipping beverage and he always has a small selection of really good bottles on hand to share. …