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Tag Archives: Tequila
Donde esta Jose?
I’m no fan of straight whiskey or cognac or tequila tastings. Because of the aged nature of these liquors, they invariably turn into money tastings. By that I mean that the $300, 25-year-old bottle almost invariably tastes smoother and richer … Continue reading
Mooses and Gooses Jooses
Before we go too much farther, we need to address a critical topic: juice. A good home bar must have fresh squeezed juice. I don’t care how much you spend on highly advertised super-premium liquors and $25 cocktail glasses, if you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged Daiquiri, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Perro Salado, Rum, salt, Salty Dog, Simple Syrup, Tequila
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Sweetness
In preparing for the gin tasting this summer, I was stumped as to how I would prepare 30+ different variations and still focus on the tasting (and the party). And I had an inspiration – plastic squeeze bottles. They’re <$1 … Continue reading
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Tagged Club Soda, grenadine, Lime Juice, Orgeat, Simple Syrup, Tequila, Tequila Daisy
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A Quick Glenn Fry Sidetrack
I know I said I’d start this blog with a series on my recent gin tasting. but I had a drink the other night that reminded me of one of my all-time favorites and I need to sidetrack a bit … Continue reading
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Tagged Cuban Sunrise, grenadine, jalapeno, Maraschino Cherry, Myer's Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, Spicy Sunrise, Tequila, Tequila Sunrise, vanilla
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