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The History of The Martinez at The Boys Club

The History of the Martinez

May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

What is a Martinez? The Martinez is a straightforward cocktail with a hazy history. With a blend of somewhat forgotten ingredients, this recipe, which is over 130 years old, is making a comeback. There are...

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The History of the Ramos Gin Fizz

April 18, 2013 | 1 Comments

NEWS: The Boys Club has been nominated for Saveur’s Best Cocktail Blog for 2013. Show your support for The Boys Club by voting over at Saveur. The Boys Club’s sister site, Chasing Delicious, has also...

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The History of the Bloody Mary

March 18, 2013 | 3 Comments

Everyone has their definition of what makes the perfect Bloody Mary.  Some folks think it needs to be peppery.  Some like to add in a splash of clam juice (I know, I know…it sounds kind...

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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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The History of Eggnog

December 3, 2012 | 11 Comments

Making eggnog from scratch may appear to be a daunting task.  But this creamy libation makes for the perfect holiday treat and it’s not as hard to prepare as one might think!  So, grab a...

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The History of The Sazerac

November 5, 2012 | 9 Comments

Will you think I’m strange if I told you I picked out this drink based on the name alone?  I mean, you have to agree that “Sazerac” is kind of striking.  It just begs the...

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