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Herbsaint

King Julep

It’s Derby time once again.  Now, this won’t be the first time I’ve discussed the Mint Julep, and certainly won’t be the last.  It’s such an iconic and classic drink, in some cases argued to pre-date the cocktail.  I plan on enjoying a few of them today, and here’s one variation in particular.  I came [...]

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Mixology Summit 2009, the Sweet Ron Swizzle

I just got back from what has to have been one of the best experiences I have ever had, the Grand Marnier Mixology Summit. Before I really hunker down and talk about it, I’d thought I’d share one of the drinks I submitted, and made for my consulting lab, the Sweet Ron Swizzle.  This drinks [...]

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FI Runner up, Corpse Canonizer

This is the first of the four runners up of the Forbidden Island Cocktail Contest, Corpse Canonizer, by Kevin aka Paranoid123! This drink is on the specials menu at Forbidden Island from now through November! This one’s a real lipsmacker.  It starts off spicy, then moves into the florals of the gin and St. Germain. [...]

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Test Pilot

When celebrating Don the Beachcomber’s legacy, or his recent birthday (Feb. 22d), what better way to remember the man than through his signature 1-2 punch of Bitters and Pastis (Herbsaint preferred, Pernod in a pinch), and the drink I think really brings it out best, the Test Pilot. The bitters/pastis combination adds a lot of [...]

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