Tag: Wrap Up
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Psuedo-Relatives and the Like
I started the week with little knowledge of amaretto and I feel I’m finishing it with at least a base that I can work from going forward. I went with a bottle of Disaronno which turned out to be a good choice. The almond notes were present and the sweetness was at a good level. …
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A Little Taste of the Emerald Isle
After reading my post about my dislike of coffee you may have come ot the conclusion that I also don’t like this week’s cocktail, Irish Coffee. You would, however, be incorrect. There are enough add-ons in this drink that the classic cup of coffee morphs to become something bigger and, I’d argue, better. I’m going…
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Lemon Drop – Mmmm…Lemony
Let me start with a sincere apology for the delay in wrapping up the Lemon Drop. Early in the weekend I decided I wanted to experiment with a couple things I hadn’t had a chance to. In addition, I decided I was going to not feature a cocktail this week. So, that delayed this wrap-up.…
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Caipirinha – Carioca for a Week
Sipping a Caipirinha truly makes you feel like a Brazilian, if only for a short time. The fresh lime flavor, sweetness and grassy flavor of the cachaça meld in to a truly wonderful drink. The flavor is extremely refreshing, not unlike a slightly alcoholic limeade. Not to mention these drinks are exceedingly drinkable. That said,…
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Scofflaw – Feels Good to be This Bad
Sure, it’s no longer against the law to mix and drink these cocktails, but we can always pretend right? The Scofflaw is the perfect drink for that kind of pretending too. The ingredients are classic, especially if you go with Rye, and you should. The flavor can range from dry to sweet depending on your…