Hendrick’s is a singular gin that makes an extraordinarily clean martini (that actually uses vermouth) yet has the flavor sophistcation to be sipped neat or over one or two cubes of ice.
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You may not know that grapefruits are native to Jamaica. You also may not know that since the mid 1970’s, Jamaicans have enjoyed the great taste of Jamaican grapefruit with bubbles in the form of Ting Soda, also from Jamaica. Distributed the U.S. by Pepsico and in the UK by Cotts, Ting has gained a reputation as a superior beverage mixer in addition to being a top notch grapefruit soda.
I was walking in Hayes Valley, a quirky boutique and cafe laden and perfect to walk in neighborhood in San Francisco when I came upon this dress. It was proudly standing in the window of …
Here at MixPourSip.com, we like to share the creative efforts of working bartenders to see what is new and interesting in the cocktail world. While some bartenders freely share the recipes for their masterpieces, others …
This was my first cocktail made with Lillet Blanc and what a nice surprise it was! The sweet herbal/orange quality of the Lillet pairs exceedingly well with the smoky char of the Rye. This is …
This is a fun drink to make when you have some fresh pineapple around. This Pineapple Margarita differs from others that we have tried in that it is not too sweet or filled with pineapple …
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Credit for creating the Americano is given to Gaspare Campari. The Milan, Italy bar owner first served this bitter sweet cocktail some time around 1861. During the American prohibition on alcohol, Americans would flock to …
The Mojito was once the drink of the Cuban peasant class. Although it did find favor with some classic American entertainment luminaries like Errol Flynn and Nat King Cole, the Mojito was largely unknown outside …
This is the signature cocktail from Globe, a restaurant and bar living in the shadow of the Transamerica building in San Francisco’s financial district. Like The Pony Up cocktail, it is another clever combination of …
This guest cigar review comes from Brooks Whittington over at smokingstogie.com.
Oliva Master Blends 1 (Torpedo)- Sadly, this cigar has more tattoos then me.
The Oliva Master Blends 1 was one of those cigars that I searched …
My single favorite food flavor comes from slow braised dried Mexican chili sauces. I learned to love this flavor while eating at a local burrito place in the small west Los Angeles town named Culver …
