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ByThe Barkeep April 27, 2009March 16, 2012

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Spirted Punch

The word “punch” is derived from the Hindu word “panch or paunch” meaning “5”. Thus, there are typically five main components to a punch- Spirits, spice, citrus, water (or other dillutant, eg. Tea) and a sweetener. This is a modern interpretation of this classic 17th/18th century “punch service” style of imbibing. Courtesy of Domaine de Canton.

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Hanukkah Gelt Martini

Here’s one we created back a few years — worthy of a repost! Michael, my bro, was searching for a good Hanukkah drink. Unhappy with what he found, he created this shiny treat instead. We first posted this a few years ago, but we should enjoy it every year! So, he say “Spin your dreidels,…

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Cinnamon Syrup
ByDOTW Staff October 19, 2011March 2, 2012

The taste and smell of cinnamon bring to mind the holidays. This easy-to-make cinnamon syrup will add a little spice to your cocktails, hot or cold. Cinnamon syrup is a key ingredient to many tiki drinks and a nice addition to whiskey cocktails. Other holiday flavors like cranberry and pumpkin match well with this spice,…

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Drinking Guinness with Your Phone
ByThe Barkeep March 23, 2007March 21, 2012

Imagine needing a Guinness (this happens often at DOTW) and finding it with your phone. That’s what mobile marketing company Naviblog and drinks maker Diageo had in mind, when they released “Guinness Navi” yesterday: a service that allows you to find your nearest Guinness-serving pub by just clicking on your phone. The service is available…

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Etz Kamptal 2009 Gruner Veltliner Review – Wine Wednesday
ByRachel Halpren July 6, 2011March 9, 2012

This week’s Wine Wednesday pick is the Etz Kamptal 2009 Gruner Veltliner 1L from Austria ($11.99 at K&L Wines). A beautiful, zingy wine from Austria that offers refreshment on a hot, summer day. Gruner Veltliner is the unofficial wine of Austria with more Gruner planted than any other grape and more Gruner consumed than any…

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Beer Pong WON’T Give You a Disease
ByThe Barkeep March 7, 2009March 16, 2012

Last week, you may have read on the internet (or even seen on the news) that beer pong gives you herpes. Well, it’s just not true. It started out as a joke story, but college newspapers and local TV stations picked up the “story” and ran with it. It was a hoax. Get out the…

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