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One of the most popular cocktails in the US, the margarita can be savored, sipped, and enjoyed in a multitude of ways. But what's the right way? Frozen? On the rocks? With salt? Without?
Spending even just a couple of minutes watching the bartending wizards behind today's best cocktail dens is enough to make any aspiring home bartender feel a little inadequate.
Given the rich culture of the Dolomites, and the delectable dishes of traditional foods served throughout the region, it's no surprise that those traveling to this area can also expect to find a wide array of beverage choices.
On March 18, 1766, for the very first time America celebrated a political event together -- and they continued to do so for years afterwards. Together. As Americans -- celebrating a purely American national political holiday.
Way more than a quick fix, these local colors will make the morning after a toast to doing it all over again.
With bartenders referred to as "mixologists," drinks muddled to order, mixers house-made and ice hand-carved, you may want to also expand your horizon...
John McEntire is the only person in the world that grows Crooked Creek Corn, a once common crop in the South East.
As you ease into 2012 and refine your list of resolutions, we have five more important ones you should consider adding. Let's make this a truly spirited year!
When I first started thinking about writing this year-end wrap-up, I thought that 2011 was a pretty blah year for new spirits.
Chances are you've experienced it at least once. Veisalgia, or what we more commonly call a hangover, is one of the more persuasive negative side-effects of overindulging. The French have my favorite term for it, "Gueule de bois," which translates loosely to "wood face."
Photo Credit: Isabella Cucchi Once I acquired my own kitchen (!), I quickly learned the economics of coffee. As any reasonable caffeine addict know...
The next time you're toasting your health for the holidays, should you raise a glass of water instead of a finely crafted vintage? The science on the merits and risks of wine have become increasingly murky the more we learn.
With the holidays upon us, it's time to get a buzz on. What better way to indulge holiday guests than to serve liquored-up ice creams, floats, and cocktails?
I have begun an effort to change the law, to make it legal for Iowa bars and restaurants to employ their skills to make cocktails better and more enjoyable, and return to a time when the cocktail was considered a high art.
Even when we lament their zeal, our society needs the kinds of unpopular people who are extremely outspoken about public morality.
