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  • $1000 Dollar Mint Julep 2007

    ByThe Barkeep

    Woodford Reserve, the official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, is once again offering the $1000 Mint Julep and donating the proceeds to the Thoroughbred Charities of America.

    This years 132 limited edition Julep Cups are plated with 24kt gold. The drink is made with some of the world’s finest ingredients; lush mint from Ireland, ultra-fine sugar from Australia, glacial ice from the Bavarian Alps and the Master Distiller’s selection of Woodford Reserve bourbon. The 132 … Read more

  • Cuervo Shot Chain

    ByThe Barkeep

    The Shot Poured ‘Round the World! Cuervo is putting together the worlds longest shot chain to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the opening of what they call “Cuervo Season.”

    Cuervo has put together a nicely done video of people enjoying a shot of Cuervo all over the World. Drinkers are also encouraged to make their own tequila drinking videos and upload them for all to enjoy.

    The tag line for the event is peace, love … Read more

  • Tequila Cocktails Galore

    ByThe Barkeep

    Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, a slew of drinks from our friends at Tezón!

    Completo

    Tequila Tezón Reposado with sangrita. Served in pair of shot glasses.

    Sangrita

    1 L tomato juice
    ½ L fresh orange juice
    250 ml fresh lemon juice
    30 ml spicy sauce Valentina
    20 ml Worchester sauce
    30 ml grenadine syrup
    20 ml season sauce (Maggi)
    20 ml Tabasco sauce
    1 little tablespoon of salt
    250 ml grapefruit soda

    Jamaica… Read more

  • Golden Guacamole – Cocktail Eats

    ByThe Barkeep

    What is Cinco de Mayo woth Guacamole? Here’s a version made with Cuervo’s Golden Margarita:

    Ingredients

    2 ripe avocados
    1 45-oz petite cut diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos, drained
    1 can lime juice
    ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
    ¼ cup cilantro, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried (optional)
    3 tablespoons Jose Cuervo Golden margarita
    1-2 teaspoons hot sauce

    Instructions

    Peel, seed and mash avocados. Add all remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for one hour. Serve with your … Read more

  • Jameson 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey Review

    ByThe Barkeep


    “12”! Something about that number makes me feel like I can take on the world!

    Jameson 12 year old Irish whiskey leaves me feeling that my favorite whiskey distiller put that feeling in a bottle.

    Rich, deep, amber, mellow…what more would anyone possibly need from a premium Irish whiskey? Thank goodness for such a treat from one of my favorite friends….hats off John!

    Jameson Irish Whiskey… Read more

  • Amore Appletini

    ByThe Barkeep

    This Week’s Drink is a new twist on the ever popular Apple Martini or Appletini. This recipe is made with a ginger-infused vodka from Oregon. Gotta get my hands on a bottle of the stuff. Reader Dean, who supplied us with this recipe, writes, “You won’t believe what the ginger ads to this cocktail.”

    Ingredients

    1 ½ oz Yazi Ginger Vodka
    1 ½ oz Apple Pucker
    3 oz apple juice

    Instructions

    Put all ingredients in … Read more

  • No Boozin’ When Crusin’

    ByThe Barkeep

    Going a cruise and wondering if you can sneak a bottle of Vodka on board? Well, think again. All of the major cruise lines have a “No Sneaking Booze on Board” policy. Many will allow you to bring a few bottles aboard that you may enjoy with dinner (with a corkage fee of $10–$25). Only Norwegian Coastal Voyages will let you bring whatever you want on board as long as you consume it in your … Read more

  • Sponsor Spotlight – Wine Library TV

    ByThe Barkeep

    My first experience with Wine Library and Gary Vaynerchuk, its energetic Director of Operations, was on a snowy Friday afternoon just before St. Patrick’s Day. I made my way to Penn Station and onto the first train to Seacaucus, New Jersey. My associate met me there and we finished the rest of our journey to the Wine Library in Springfield, NJ. The impressive structure is truly a monument to the enjoyment of wines from all … Read more