Apparently this drink is really referred to as: “The Irish Maid” I searched and searched in an effort to discover the truth behind this conniving name. All I was able to uncover was that the recipe was adapted from a cocktail created by Jack McGarry at The Dead Rabbit in NYC. Hmmmm… Well, my beloved…
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A few months ago I attended the grand opening of a new little speakeasy in town. I love little secrets – gems like this – located in the far back of a new hoppin’ shoppe, known only to an industry few. It really made my day as we pushed through the “secret wall” to be…
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This little cocktail was actually a bit of an accident. In the heat of the summer, I wanted to create something rather refreshing.
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A cross between the traditional New Yorker – with bourbon – and the Classic vodka Caipiroska, here we have something entirely and exceptionally interesting for the palate. Caipiroska is the name of a Brazilian cocktail made with little more than lime juice, sugar, and vodka. It is a variation on the more popular caipirinha, a similar…
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We have quite a relationship with several of the best bartenders in town. We aren’t heavy drinkers, but we are faithful on Fridays and Saturdays. We also really love fact that our faithfulness leads us into a position of walking into a bar “where everyone knows your name.” It’s quite a delight to be greeted…
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I often have a hard time convincing folks of the fine and intricate marriage of flavor of basil and vanilla. The union of basil and chocolate, for that matter, is just as exquisite. Savory and sweet, yet aromatic to the extreme. I tell you, this mix dominates both a sweet or a savory dish and…
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As I’ve delved into the world of whiskey and scotch, my appetite for the two has increased, and my craving for the complexity of the spirit continues to grow and grow. Upon first sip, I fell in love with Balvenie Doublewood. The sweet caramelization upon my lips, with the smooth cherry-wood finish enticed me evermore…
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Ten AWESOME things about Portland~ Inspired by: Portland: 10 Things to Do — Introduction – TIME. Portlanders are perhaps the most self-satisfied city tribe in the whole United States. To pass for one of them (and who wouldn’t want to?), here’s a tip: do not carry an umbrella. Yeah, it tends to rain a bit here,…
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