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Tales of the Cocktail 2010 Roundup
ByDOTW Staff August 1, 2010March 13, 2012

Drink of the Week spent last week in New Orleans with mixologists, liquor companies, cocktail writers, and drinking enthusiasts for the ultimate annual cocktail event, Tales of the Cocktail. It was an action-packed time with something for everyone. We’ll be sharing product reviews, recipes, and techniques soon! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite moments:

The first evening we were all welcomed to New Orleans with a London doubledecker ride to Beefeater Gin’s … Read more

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Taking a Flavor Trip at Tales of the Cocktail
ByDOTW Staff July 25, 2010June 13, 2011

Today is the the last day of Tales of the Cocktail 2010. Soon we’ll post the official Drink of the Week wrap-up on all the seminars, parties, tastes and general NOLA madness! But first I wanted to spotlight my favorite seminar of the event. Hendrick’s Gin wrangled up some fresh exotic fruit from around the world — ingredients you may find in your cocktails over the next few years. Some were pleasantly sweet, others messed … Read more

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Bodum Pavina Thermal Glasses
ByThe Barkeep July 14, 2010November 23, 2013

These Bodum glasses are some of my favorites. I may have found the perfect glassware. These hand-blown glasses by Bodum are double walled, which keeps the hot, hot and the cold, cold. The “Pavina” I purchased style feels great in the hand, and no annoying table rings. You need to be careful as they are a bit delicate.

Bodum makes a few other styles of these double-walled wonders. They really work, and are stylish to … Read more

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How to Make Great Cocktails at Home
ByJonas Halpren July 14, 2010December 31, 2011
There are a few basic rules to follow when tending bar. However, though basic these rules must not be compromised, Ever!
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Whiskey and Cheese: Together at Last
ByDOTW Staff July 11, 2010March 13, 2012

If I made a list of my favorite things to ingest, cheese and whiskey would definitely be in the top five. So excuse me while I get all ooey-gooey about the whiskey & cheese session I went to at the Cheese School of San Francisco on Friday. The word “school” in the name might make you think of a classroom but it’s more like a big dinner party with 10 world-class cheeses, five diverse international … Read more

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Hiram Walker Simpletini Contest
ByJonas Halpren July 11, 2010March 13, 2012

We love all the amazing cocktails that mixologists are inventing every day, but they can sure get complicated to make at home. To simplify things, Drink of the Week has teamed with Hiram Walker to present the “Simpletini Contest”. We aim to inspire all you home mixologists to create an amazing new drink recipe that contains no more than 3 ingredients. First prize is an electric drink blender!

Need inspiration? Check out www.simpletini.com for examples.… Read more

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Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon Review
ByJonas Halpren July 10, 2010November 27, 2012

This past week, yours truly ventured out to Kentucky to visit a true bourbon legend, the Maker’s Mark distillery. I was there to sample Maker’s 46, Maker’s Mark first ‘new’ product for since 1958.

My journey with the 46 began with a ride with Marker’s Mark President Bill Samuel’s Jr. out to the Loretto distillery from nearby Bardstown. Being a great storyteller, area native and Bourbon royalty, Mr. Samuels made the countryside come alive with … Read more

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Bruschetta Appetizer
ByDOTW Staff July 7, 2010March 13, 2012
Tomatoes and basil were meant to be together. This simple bruschetta recipe will only take five minutes to make but will taste elegant and refreshing. Summer cocktail party food at its best!

I like to use a mixture of roma and heirloom tomatoes, but use the tomatoes available to you that are the freshest and ripest.
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Ginger Bell
ByDOTW Staff July 6, 2010March 13, 2012

It’s time to delve into unusual flavor combinations! This cocktail mixes ginger, citrus, honey and bell pepper for a sweet and spicy summer surprise. The ginger and bell pepper give it some kick, while the honey and orange add soothing sweetness.
Ginger Bell
1 ½ oz ginger vodka
½ oz honey-lemon bell pepper syrup*
1 oz fresh orange juice
Ginger ale to taste

In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the vodka, syrup and orange … Read more

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Maker’s Mark Salutes America with Special Red, White and Blue Bottles
ByJonas Halpren June 30, 2010March 13, 2012

A true American original, the Maker’s Mark distillery is the world’s oldest operating bourbon whisky distillery and a National Historic Landmark. The folks at Maker’s Mark want you to toast America’s birthday this 4th of July with their Straight Bourbon Whisky.

Special for the holiday, Maker’s Mark is selling tri-packs with three 375 ml bottles sealed in red, white and blue wax. These packs will be sold for a limited time only in select US … Read more

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