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Irish Whiskey Smash

March 14, 2013 | 9 Comments

St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal where I live.  Boston, particularly South Boston (or “Southie” as it’s referred to in these parts), has a high volume of Irish residents.  And every year you can...

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The Penicillin

March 11, 2013 | 3 Comments

The classics appear in the cocktail bibles that sit on the back shelf of bars all over the world.  Included in those books are recipes for the Old Fashioned, Martinis, Manhattans, Tom Collins, and the...

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Spring Break

March 4, 2013 | 1 Comments

March is a time of renewal. Winter is inching to an end, and the sun is beginning to shine. And even with the crazy weather patterns over the last six months, a break from the...

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Girls Night: The Brown Derby from Sylvie Shirazi

February 21, 2013 | 8 Comments

It all started back in December; the bartender handed me a pretty, light pink drink that all the ladies were having that night.  I asked him what it was, and he firmly insisted I try...

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Alright, I’m here to crash The Boys Club party. Thank you boys for having me. I’m honored to be here. As a guest, I’ve come armed with a classic drink scaled toward a fruit and...

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Hot Toddy

January 17, 2013 | 2 Comments

Scheda articolo italiano The Hot Toddy is the perfect cocktail to warm the soul on a frigid day. The Hot Toddy has been around for ages. The Scottish would often sip this warm concoction before going...

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The History of The Manhattan

January 14, 2013 | 10 Comments

Once in a while, when I feel like traveling back in time, I head to a bar in downtown Boston.  The upscale furniture, the servers dressed in black and the shelves stocked with high-end scotch...

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Edibles: Irish Coffee Cupcakes

January 10, 2013 | 8 Comments

If you’re a big fan of Irish coffee, then you’ll be a big fan of this delicious treat. How could you not be? This recipe brings the three most important flavors of this classic beverage–coffee,...

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Apple Cider Toddy

December 31, 2012 | 4 Comments

The bone-chilling temperatures that can accompany New England winters can only be eased by one thing…a hot toddy. Unlike traditional toddies that are made simply with water, spices, some honey, lemon and booze, this new...

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Edibles: Eggnog Rice Pudding

December 13, 2012 | 9 Comments

If you’re looking for a new spin on the traditional eggnog this holiday season, then eggnog rice pudding is the answer. It will be your salvation. It has all of the delicious flavors of that...

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