Tag: Wrap Up
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Corpse Reviver #2 – Wow
As I sit here sipping what will likely be my last Corpse Reviver #2 for the week I’m still in shock about how great this cocktail truly is. I had heard a great deal of praise while researching on the web, but didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I have. I didn’t even…
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Corpse Reviver #1 – Big Glass o’ Brown Spirits
This week I’ve been focusing most of my efforts on the Corpse Reviver #2. In the intro post I mentioned that there was also a Corpse Reviver #1 in the Savoy Cocktail Book. Feeling a need to do my due diligence I mixed up the CR #1 to get an idea what it was like. …
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Hot Drunken Cider
This has been a wonderful holiday week and I certainly hope you all had a great time as well. I did spend a little time on a hot cider based cocktail, with much emphasis on the “little”. Basically I made some mulled cider using a great organic pressed apple cider made locally and some standard…
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Martinez – Okay, I guess
I came to an interesting realization this week due to my experiments with the Martinez. When I really enjoy a cocktail I find myself making it over and over again, trying recipe variations and noting the differences. In the case of cocktails that I’m not in love with I tend to shy away from making…
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Homemade Irish Cream – Bottled Awesome
Making homemade Irish Cream is a yearly holiday tradition for me. I’ve been making it for about 6 to 7 years and my friends and family have come to expect their yearly supply. This year marked my highest production year, but as always I had a great time making it and have an even better…