Sex and the City: The Movie hits the theaters today, so what would be more appropriate than a whole bunch of fun cocktails to go along with the premier?
The ClassicsCosmopolitan
Flirtini
SKYY Vodka created this quartet of cocktails, each named for one of the fab four.
Ocean Spray gets into the cocktail game with four unique cocktails. Each evokes a bit our heroines.
Today, we pause to remember those who have fought and fallen to protect our country. We must also tip our hat to those currently serving in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Hooah!
Military Drinks
Origins of Hooah
10 Things to Know about Memorial Day… Read more
It is illegal to distill spirits in the US with out a commercial license. So we don’t recommend trying this at home. Still, how cool would it be to make your own vodka, whiskey or just about anything you can think of right in your own backyard. Way more impressive that your homebrewing neighbor? So 1990s. A boy can dream.
Anyway, if you do live someplace where it is legal or have a license, Instructables … Read more
We were asked to write a post about sustainable distilling practices for “The Best of the Green Web,” a collection of post about sustainability, climate change and green initiatives.
Contributing to the site are some of the best on the web including Boing Boing, Makezine & Notcot. The site is a treasure trove info, green ideas and over sustainable goodness.
Read my article about sustainable distilling practices on The Best of the Green Web.… Read more
Today marks the 134 running of the Kentucky Derby, the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. To celebrate, we have links from around the web.
Just in time for the derby, this involved, but oh so worth it julep recipe comes to us form the folks at Maker’s Mark. I think they know a bit about mint juleps.
IngredientsThis recipe is involved but worth it. If you must skip # 1, mint extract can be purchased at the local grocery.
1. To prepare the … Read more
After a meeting, we ended up at Palomino on San Francisco’s Embarcadero.The place is known for a great bar, wonderful bay views and innovative cocktails. Our server, Marsha, suggested I try this vodka martini flavored with a splash of 18 year old Glenlivet and Nolly Pratt Dry Vermouth. Not one to mix my vodka and whiskey, I was skeptical to say the least. Marsha ensured me it was tasty. She was right. The Scotch gave … Read more
From reader Jon comes a great way to dress up your bourbon. Perfect for spring!
2 oz bourbon
½ oz Grand Marnier
Soda water
Ginger ale
An orange slice
In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the orange slice (remove the rind and set it aside to be used as the garnish) and a splash of soda water. Add bourbon and Grand Marnier. Stir. Add ice and top with equal parts soda water and ginger … Read more
Today everyone is Irish! Grab a green beer, a shot of Irish Whiskey and don something green.
Check out the official St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Dublin. Jameson is throwing a world wide party. See where to go in your town Jameson 360.
Irish whiskey reviews
Jameson
Jameson 12
Tullamore Dew
A few St. Patrick’s Day Facts and Toasts. And just for kicks, learn how to fold a dollar bill into a shamrock.
Have fun … Read more
This week DOTW was in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade show. And what a show it is! We were immediately greeted by pumping club music, hip modern booths and flowing samples of every kind of liquor, beer and mixer imaginable.
Our first stop was at PINK Vodka (pictured left), which is infused with caffeine & guarana, perfect for an early Vegas morning. OK, it was 11 O’Clock. They … Read more
