Hack what you drink!
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The Great Nog Off of 2008
As promised we had an Egg Nog taste off last night to determine what the best spirit is for mixing in this delicious beverage. From what I’ve read it seems the three main choices are whiskey (bourbon specifically), rum, and brandy. I enlisted the help of my friends Mike and Crystal to get to the…
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Twitter Account
Well folks, we’re in a web 2.0 world these days and Twitter is a wonderful example there of. With that in mind Cocktail Hacker now has its very own Twitter account. If you’re a full fledged tweet head you can follow CocktailHacker for updates on new posts and other general cocktail ephemera. If you’re new…
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Review – CapRock Gin
Next for our tasting panel to enjoy is CapRock Gin, one of Colorado’s first craft distilled spirits and the first certified organic gin produced in the US. This gin is produced by Peak Spirits in Hotchkiss, CO. CapRock is made from a blend of “high-desert fruits, blossoms & spices infused in an organic apple distillate.” …
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X-Mas Week – Hot Apple Cider Cocktail
This week is X-mas week and if your schedule is anything like mine then you’re busy, possibly exceedingly busy. I’m going to take a bit of a break this week. Like Thanksgiving week I’ll be making a drink, I just won’t be spending a huge amount of time on it. This week I want to…
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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…