Hack what you drink!
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What I’m Drinking Now: Autumn Sour
Autumn is upon us good hackers and what better way to celebrate the season than with a cocktail! Â Wanting a drink reminiscent of fall with flavors to match, I reached for whiskey, apple and a touch of cinnamon and came out with a cocktail that’s easy to drink and very tasty. Autumn Sour 1…
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Dickel Dozen Introduction
I’m happy (seriously bordering on giddy) to announce that I’ve been asked to participate in the Dickel Dozen program. Brand Ambassador Doug Kragel will be selecting a special barrel of George Dickel whiskey that I’ll then get to sample. The video included below is a quick introduction to the George Dickel distillery, their process and…
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What I’m Drinking Now: Wildfire Sunset
I love mezcal.  It’s like tequila’s rougher, somewhat crazy cousin.  I love the smoke, the sharpness and the depth of flavors.  I had some orange juice in the fridge and decided to try a Tequila Sunrise with some smokey mezcal in place of the tequila.  Behold, friends, the Wildfire Sunset. Wildfire Sunset 2 oz Smokey Mezcal…
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Review – Chila ‘Orchata
The horchata I’m familiar with is a Mexican rice drink flavored with cinnamon and really quite tasty. Â When a sample of Chila ‘Orchata arrived I was suprised to see it wasn’t rice based at all. Â Intriguing. Â Having done a bit more reading, thank you Wikipedia, I was a bit more educated and even more excited…
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Review – Proof: The Science of Booze
Guest post by Elisabeth, Cocktail Hacktress in training. Reese recently passed me a book to read entitled Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers. Being a little bit of a bookworm, I picked it up and started reading almost immediately. Proof follows the story of alcoholic beverages from a scientific perspective. The book can…