The world of agave based spirits is facing a suddenly unsure future. There is a fight brewing that threatens to severely damage the quality, variety and history of these native Mexican spirits while also prohibiting …
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As you may have heard, the world as we know it comes to an end on May 21, 2011 at 6 pm. In other words, in four days, no more us. So run up …
In the Winter 2011 issue of the 3 Penny Review, children’s book author, Golden Gloves boxing champion and gin Martini drinker Sarah Deming takes issue with the word “mixology” and with mixologists themselves. In …
If I am to be judged by what I drink, then let me be judged while indulging in single malt Scotch whisky. Always served neat or with a touch of good water and never, never, …
Down with the British! Down with the Redcoats with their London dry gins! It’s time to be revolutionary! Or so the folks at Philadelphia Distilling are hoping you will be. To the growing market of …
This outstanding drink hails from PDT in New York’s East Village , and is an example of trying to create a new classic from the ground up. It is based on Bols Genever, chardonnay and …
The Bittered Gin Sling Cocktail Recipe was one of the first in my cocktail education. It is a lesser known cousin of the Singapore Sling, a drink which had wide spread popularity from the late …
The same people who brought you Tres Agaves restaurant in San Francisco (now rebranded as Tres) are now offering a line of tequilas and tequila mixers. The Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila was …
Cinco de Mayo, along with St. Patrick’s Day, is to the regular bar habitant what Easter and Christmas are to a devout Catholic. It is a day when our normally peaceful meditative practice space must …
The following is a guest post from our newest friend, Thirsty In L.A.. We highly reccomend you become a fan of his site as we have.
Time flies when you’re having fun, and Caña Rum Bar …
This is a fun drink to make when you have some fresh pineapple around. This Pineapple Margarita cocktail differs from others that we have tried in that it is not too sweet or filled with …
