Celebratory and Solemn — The Ray’s 619
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 (some Americans would write the date as 6/19). On that day enslaved people became legally…
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Ask Not What Your Cocktail Can Do — The Fitzgerald
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” This memorable call…
Tales of Grain and Suggestion
Grain and suggestion are not words you usually see in the same sentence. They were the subjects of an interesting…
Italian And Not Really “Bitter” — The Amaretto Sour
In celebration of National Amaretto Day, the Amaretto Sour pays homage to this ubiquitous liqueur. The Italian word roughly means…
Cold as Iceland — The Icelandic Sour
The wonderful country of Iceland is the polar opposite of the person who’s the subject of the Foreigner tune Cold…
To E Or Not To E — Spelling Whisky/Whiskey
Whisky or whiskey? Which spelling is correct? Both. In honor of International Whisk(e)y Day, I figured I would clear up…
Sweet And Sour (not chicken) — The Bourbon Triple Sour
The words “sweet and sour” make you think of chicken, right? But the Den isn’t about chicken. Any protein mentioned…
A Drink For Goin’ Anywhere — The Midnight Train
The word “Midnight” or the phrase “Midnight Train” appears in a lot of great songs — “Midnight Rider” by the…
Classically Sharp — The Whiskey Sour
Old school done right can be a wonderful thing. I’m not referring to the funny movie Old School (as fraternity…