Hack what you drink!
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Review – Captain Morgan Black
When I say the words “Captain Morgan” I would be willing to bet that nearly anyone would know what I’m talking about. It’s ubiquitous and duly so. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum is an approachable rum for nearly anyone, mixes well with Coke and has a solid vanilla flavor that works well in that application. No…
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Review – Angry Orchard Green Apple
It’s no secret that I’m a huge hard cider fan. My friend and college roommate Ted first introduced it to me and to this day calls it “the gateway beer”. While I didn’t agree at the time (see my early post on beer) I’m starting to come around to the idea now. But, no matter…
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What I’m Drinking Now: Blueberry Tequila Fizz
The family wanted an interesting cocktail for Easter so I used my cocktail super powers* and sprang into action. I wanted tequila as the base, but wanted the cocktail be fresh, fruity and light. I opted for blueberry juice and found meyer lemons at the market which added a nice touch of sourness and added…
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5 Minute Shaker Featured in Cook’s Illustrated
Cool news! My 5 Minute $5 Cocktail Shaker that I posted on Instructables and also in an earlier post was included in the March/April 2014 issue of Cook’s Illustrated! And, as a follow on, they also posted a how-to video on making the shaker. Quite excited! :D
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Review – Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us yet again and I’m coming to the party late. However, I hope I’ve arrived in time to save you from green beer or an Irish car bomb. If you want to drink something truly Irish this year, how about a nice glass of Irish Whiskey. I’m serious. You’ll enjoy…