Tag: Wrap Up
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Singapore Sling – Deceptively Pink
As you mix your first Singapore Sling you’ll note that the color is decidedly pink. There are some out there, myself included, who naturally shy away from all things pink. It’s a self protection mechanism of sorts. I ask of you only one favor at this time. When you get that first Singapore Sling fully…
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Dark and Stormy – Crisp and Cooling
Wow, what a difference an ingredient can make. I came in to this cocktail, as I did with the Pimm’s Cup, thinking that ginger ale could be substituted for ginger beer with no ill effect. Absolutely not the case. While you can make a good Dark and Stormy with ginger ale you definitely can’t make…
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The Mint Julep – Slightly Muddled
Today marks the end of my Mint Julep week and you’ve still got a little over three hours to get ingredients if you’d like to enjoy a couple before the start of the Kentucky Derby. What’s my verdict? This cocktail is good, but not something I’m going to find myself craving. Were I to attend…
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The Last Word – Or is it?
Ok, I’ll admit the tag line on this wrap up post is a little lame, but I couldn’t think of anything better and it certainly won’t be the last words I speak of this cocktail so it is kinda fitting. In that odd, play on words, sort of way. I really enjoyed this week’s cocktail. …
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Ward 8 – Back on the Horse
My friends, I have fantastic news! I’m back on the bourbon horse and loving it. I started the week with a bit of trepidation, but that soon faded as I was reunited with my delicious old friend, tasty American whiskey. The Ward 8 was a perfect reintroduction to this fine spirit although, in the future…