Hack what you drink!
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Review – Partida Tequila
When my samples of Partida tequila arrived they were accompanied by a folder full of gushing reviews and highlights of the awards the spirits have won. Quickly leafing through the packet it seemed like the makers were really trying to toot their own horn. Not wanting my reviews to be swayed I didn’t read any…
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Lucien Gaudin Cocktail
After the last cocktail I need something that I know sounds delicious. That in mind, I leafed through my Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails looking at the cocktails I’d marked to mix at some point. There on page 196 is a picture of a ruby red cocktail that I knew was going to fit the…
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Rob Roy – I’m Going with a Manhattan
I can always tell the cocktails I’m only moderately impressed with. They’re the ones that when I get home from work, I reach for a cider or an old standby cocktail instead of my featured cocktail. The Rob Roy was this way. Don’t get me wrong, there’s not a thing wrong with this drink in…
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Review – Ron De Jeremy Rum
I’ve had a rule throughout my adult life that has served me well: Never consume fluids produced by a pornstar. So, when I heard about Ron Jeremy’s new rum, Ron De Jeremy, needless to say I was a bit concerned. The fact that the sample came in a lab sample container didn’t help matters any. …
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Review – Crispin Artisanal Reserves
I recently consumed my last three bottles of Crispin cider, the Artisanal Reserves, and I’m truly sad to see them all gone. I really enjoyed their vibrant, flavorful Blue Line and the Artisanal Reserves add an interesting mix of depth and complexity. Crispin Artisanal Reservesâ„¢ are “Cloudy” hard apple ciders. A completely unique, New World…