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State Bans 'Five Wives Vodka'

Posted 05.30.2012

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Do you find the name Five Wives Vodka offensive? The Idaho State Liquor Division did, and has banned the vodka from the state. "We feel Five Wives ...

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Are Elitist Cocktails Wrecking Our Bars?

Zester Daily | Posted 05.29.2012

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As bartenders are downright fetishized for their ability to combine specific spirits, I feel we're losing some of the spirit of the bar. People are there to have a good time and meet people, not to pray at the altar of the cocktail.

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Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2012 - More of the Excess

Gastronomista | Posted 05.21.2012

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The Manhattan Cocktail Classic has come and gone, and with 5 days of events, seminars, tasting bars, celebrations, and revelry, we fit in as much as our bodies would allow.

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The Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2012: A Hedonistic Night Out At The New York Public Library

Gastronomista | Posted 05.14.2012

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The kick-off Gala is a Celebration of Hedonism -- mountains of freshly shucked oysters, surrealist displays of charcuterie and tiki-skewers, live bands, dancers, and most importantly, 30,000 hand-crafted cocktails.

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The Worst Liquor Flavors Of All Time

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 04.29.2012

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What's the weirdest tasting liquor you've ever downed? Companies across the board are trying out ever-wackier flavors these days, with inspiration run...

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Distillery Creates Hemp Vodka

AP | MARK THIESSEN | Posted 04.20.2012

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WASILLA, Alaska -- During at least one 420 celebration in Alaska on Friday, you'll be invited to pour yourself a drink instead of lighting up. In the...

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Taste Test: Peanut Butter & Jelly Vodka

Posted 04.10.2012

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The food blogosphere exploded last week with news that there is now a peanut butter & jelly vodka (raspberry jelly, specifically). The vodka is produc...

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Vodka Makers Apologize For Blasphemy

AP | Posted 04.05.2012

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ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Kazakh authorities say a new vodka brand that uses the word "Allah" on its bottles is being withdrawn from circulation after pro...

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The World's Most Expensive Wine And Spirits

The Daily Meal | Posted 06.02.2012

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To impress the most discerning dinner party guests, a host needs to go all out. And to really knock their socks off, make sure everything is top shel...

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Actress Featured In Controversial Ad Sues Vodka Maker

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 04.02.2012

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The woman featured in a controversial Belvedere Vodka ad showing what many believe to be date-rape imagery is suing the boozemaker for emotional distr...

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The Made-In-New York Spirits Movement Is Booming

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.30.2012

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While distilleries dotted the city and upstate from the 1700s on, after Prohibition, I guess New Yorkers were too busy drinking booze to make it.

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Wodka Removes 'Hooker' Billboard From Bronx

Posted 03.02.2012

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Did Wodka vodka really not know prostitution was a sensitive subject in the Bronx? Namely near Hunts Point?. The company removed a bilboard from ...

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America's Favorite Vodka Brands

Posted 02.22.2012

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The market research company NPD Group has released a survey on consumer vodka preferences. The survey found that men and women have generally the same...

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8 Super Bowl Drinks

Food52 | Posted 04.02.2012

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From the classic Bloody Mary to more exotic spirits, we've got you covered for all four quarters. Here are eight drinks to keep you hydrated throughout the big game.

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The Vodka Table

Rozanne Gold | Posted 03.20.2012

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For me, the most interesting thing about vodka is the food that it accompanies: Ergo, the history of the smorgasbord.

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7 Classic Cocktails To Add To Your Bar Repertoire

Imbibe | Posted 03.14.2012

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Are you an ace at mixing a Manhattan or a Negroni?Maybe it's time to expand your cocktail game by adding a few new recipes to the mix in 2012.

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Astoria Characters: The Cheers Leader

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 12.13.2011

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Veronica Devine opened Veronica's Bar a dozen years ago. The place's history is as blurry as a drunk's double vision.

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Brilliant Gift Idea: Homemade Flavored Vodka

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.08.2011

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Homemade infused vodkas are the perfect gift to give -- they're relatively affordable, they're personalized, and they're booze! Who doesn't love a lit...

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The Dorm Room Bar: Pumpkin Latte

Small Kitchen College | Posted 02.05.2012

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You know it's the holiday season when Starbucks unveils their red holiday cups and pumpkin lattes. Instead of running out to the nearest coffee shop, let's make this pick-me-up ourselves.

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WATCH: Colbert Warns Of Vodka Tampon Epidemic

Posted 11.18.2011

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Last night, Stephen Colbert finally addressed the subject on everyone's mind: Girls soaking their tampons in vodka and then inserting them in order to...

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Possibly the Best Autumn Cocktail Ever

Organic Authority.com | Posted 12.25.2011

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While visiting a Russian vodka bar, I asked the bartendress to suggest a drink. She put a finger to her lip before replying, "Zubrówka," Polish bison grass vodka.

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Weekend Plans: Oysters, Punks And Conjunctions

Posted 11.16.2011

The cold front foreshadowing another Chicago winter may have you chilled, whether from the breeze or the scared anticipation. Our favorite ways to war...

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End of Summer Cucumber Cocktails

Mona Holmes | Posted 11.04.2011

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Labor Day Camping Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 11.01.2011

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Planning to park it at a campsite this holiday weekend? Just because you're trading your lounger for a log doesn't mean you need to sacrifice a good d...

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Ukrainian Bears Will No Longer Be Force-Fed Vodka

Posted 10.12.2011

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It's not only people that consume vodka in Ukraine -- apparently bears have become addicted to the alcohol as well. Ukraine is planning to release abo...

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