Win, Place, Show — The Mint Julep
Three is an important number in horse racing — the Triple Crown, the number of the most common bets (win,…
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For Your Inner Rule Breaker — The Scofflaw
The Scofflaw is unusual in that both the word and the cocktail originated during Prohibition. In 1923 a Boston newspaper…
DR DR Gimme The News — The In The Dominican
The DR refers to the Dominican Republic, not doctor as in the title of the classic Robert Palmer tune. I’ve…
Shaken Not Stirred — The James Bond Martini
Martini, Vodka Martini. This is 007’s cocktail. Of course, martinis predated the literary and cinematic franchise that Ian Fleming spawned. …
A Hacker’s Cocktail? — The Black Hat
Hackers generally divide themselves into two camps — white hats (those who use their skills for good) and black hats…
French Quarter In A Glass — The Vieux Carre
New Orleans is a great and unique American city, and the French Quarter is the most popular part of it. …
Boston Strong — The Ward 8
Even though Boston is a great city with a rich history, it is not known as a cocktail town. That…
Glorious Grenadine
Ever wonder where grenadine syrup really comes from? Pomegranates. Who knew? I didn’t until I started doing some research. Making…
Inside The Oyster — The Passion Pearl
If you want more passion in your cocktail life (who doesn’t?), this clear liquor based drink is for you. Adapted…
Knives And Heels — The Stiletto
A stiletto can be classy, deadly, or both depending on context. Like the blade on the namesake knife or the…