So, more than any other question in this series, this will depend on what cocktails you’re planning to make. Cocktails include a fusion of spirit, sugar, bitters, citrus, ice (usually), … Continue reading What Ingredients Do I Need?
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Finding Inexpensive Barware
Buying glassware and barware can easily break the bank if you’re not careful. Thankfully, there are several tricks to finding this stuff at low prices. If you’re hunting for good … Continue reading Finding Inexpensive Barware
A Home Bar for $50
Last week, we looked at what tools are essential for making cocktails at home, but this week we’re going to dive into some slightly higher-end stuff to enhance your home … Continue reading A Home Bar for $50
On Moderation: Why I Drink in Public
I’ve been accused of promoting alcoholism by drinking in public. Actually, drinking in public is one of the ways I fight it.
On Moderation: Count Your Drinks
This Lent, the Bar Chaplain blog will feature a series of articles on moderation and drinking safely. This first post features a crucial tip for people choosing to drink in moderation: always keep count.
New Whiskey and Cheap Grace
What if you could cut a whiskey’s aging time in half? Even more, what if you could simulate the flavor of a 6-year-old whiskey in only 6 months? Would you? … Continue reading New Whiskey and Cheap Grace
Triple Dog Daiquiri
I still remember my first daiquiri. I was on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, and at 21 years old, I didn’t know much about cocktails (or beer or life … Continue reading Triple Dog Daiquiri
Irish Coffee: To Baileys or Not to Baileys?
It’s starting to get a little chilly outside. Pumpkin spice season is winding down. Holiday shoppers are out in force. And here in Florida, Christmas lights are starting to appear … Continue reading Irish Coffee: To Baileys or Not to Baileys?
The Coffee Old Fashioned
So let’s talk coffee for a minute. First off, I should warn you that my coffee and beer preferences are reversed. Beer-wise, give me a good, rich stout or a … Continue reading The Coffee Old Fashioned