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  • The Blackthorn – Original Savoy Recipe

    This week has been jam packed and I haven’t had nearly enough time to explore this cocktail to the depth I’d like.  So, rather than cutting my explorations short, I’m going to extend in to a second week and do this right.  One of the angles I have yet to explore is the original recipe…

  • Blackthorn

    I’m sticking with the whiskey theme this week and mixing up the Blackthorn.  Although, in looking for recipes for this drink I noticed that there are two completely different versions to choose from.  The first, and the one I’m going to mix this week, is a riff on the Manhattan combining whiskey and vermouth.  The…

  • The Blinker – A Truly Unique Combination

    The title really says a lot.  As I mentioned in the intro this week, this is a combination of ingredients that I never would have thought of.  However, this most assuredly doesn’t mean it’s not a good one.  Quite the contrary in fact.  My first note for this week reads “Oh wow.  Different even than…

  • The Blinker

    The holidays are over and I’m back to my regular cocktail posting schedule.  I’m going to kick off the new year with The Blinker, a cocktail based on rye.  Because, well, I love the stuff.  My inspiration for choosing this particular came from Anvil’s list of 100 drinks to try in your lifetime.  Reading the…

  • Foodista Blog Of The Day

    Cocktail Hacker is Foodista’s Blog of the Day today! :)  Cruise on over to the site and check out some of the other great food blogs and features.  Very cool site.