George Clooney Martini Commercial
This week’s video is a cheeky European commercial starring George Clooney. Martini vermouth is the subject of this swanky episode.
Enjoy!
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Spanish Coffee
DOTW reader Gini was wondering what the right ingredients were for a Spanish Coffee. We did a bit of
digging and found that Gini was on the right track with the recipe she sent us:
Ingredients1 oz cognac or brandy
Instructions
1 oz Kahlúa
Fill with strong coffee
Whipped cream on top (optional)Serve in a large espresso glass or footed mug.
We also found several variations on the theme including one that replaces … Read more
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Canton Ginger & Cognac Liqueur Review
Recently introduced to the US, Canton – Indochine Originale, is a modern interpretation ginger-infused elixirs created in French Indochina during the 19th century. Canton is a super-premium ginger liqueur, handcrafted from an infusion of cognac with rare baby ginger, ginseng, vanilla beans, and a touch of honey.
The bottle, made to resemble a bamboo stalk, is one of the more creative we’ve seen.
The nose is unmistakably ginger. It does overpower, but I love it.… Read more
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2007 – A Drinker’s Look Back
As we close the bar on 2007, I felt it appropriate to take a look back. Sure everyone does these lists, but it is fun to look at the year that was. I I figure, hey! why not?
So with out further ado, here are some of my favorites from 2007.
Cheers!
January
– Gin, The New Vodka?
– Super Bowl Cocktails
– Top 10 US Party CitiesFebruary
– Suck & Blow
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Limoncello – Cocktail Q & A
Jan writes in,
“I received a bottle of limoncello recently as a gift. How do I serve this? Are there any special drinks that I can make with this?”
Well, I like it best served ice cold—I keep a bottle in the freezer—in a shot or cocktail glass. Sip accordingly. It is also very nice served with a small bit of lemon sorbet and a shot of vodka.
It is a terrific lemony addition to … Read more
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Edible Candy Cane Shot Glasses
This is the best holiday party item we’ve see yet! This pair of shot glasses, made of real candy cane, are perfect for a hefty serving of cinnamon or peppermint schnapps.
We recommend serving our Candy Cane shot in these ever so Holiday of vessels.
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Holiday Party Tips from Kahlua
Just in time for this holiday season, Kahlúa has assembled a who’s who of the entertaining world and made them available to consumers via a toll-free “Entertain Like The Experts” hotline, 1-888 Kahlúa Tips, and online at kahluatips.com. Whether a holiday get-together is an intimate family gathering or a soiree for 50 close friends, professional advice from today’s top chefs, master mixologists, lifestyle experts and party planning specialists is just a phone call or a … Read more
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More Fall Cocktails …
42 BELOW Manuka and Maple Sour Ingredients1 part 42 BELOW Honey vodka
Instructions
½ part maple syrup
2/3 part lemon juice
Dash of bitters
Lemon zest and orange peel to garnishCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with lemon zest and an orange peel.
DeKuyper Apple Pie Ingredients1 part DeKuyper HotDamn! 30 Proof Cinnamon Schnapps
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Widow’s Kiss – This Week’s Drink Recipe
This spooky Halloween treat takes advantage of the ever popular monk-made French liqueur chartreuse. This herbal treat has been made for centuries in one particular monestary, making it perfect for a Halloween potion.
Ingredients1 oz apple brandy
Instructions
½ oz Benedictine
½ oz yellow chartreuse
Dash angostura bittersCombine everything in a shaker with ice. Mix well and stain in to a chilled cocktail glass.… Read more
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SoCo & Lime – SoCo Night Institute
We were recently asked to submit a video course for Southern Comfort’s Night Institute. What is the Night Institute? It is a new video website offering “courses” in bartending, bar tricks and more. Course titles include: “How to Impress Her Friends”, “Dancing with a Drink in Your Hand” and “Bar Bets: Olive This Trick”.Earn credits for each class you take and earn more in good ol’ bar know how.
Start with yours truly and … Read more
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