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Monthly archives for December, 2013

Dan’s Xmas Drink

Dan’s Xmas Drink

  Made this for my holiday party with a few things we had laying around the house. A little too sweet for my liking but good none the less. Dan’s Xmas Drink – Godiva chocolate liquore, peppermint Kalua, vodka, and milk, garnish with a candy cane

Trip to Sedona Part 1: Cocktails at C...

Trip to Sedona Part 1: Cocktails at Che-Ah-Chi at the Enchantment Resort

Cocktails at Che-Ah-Chi – Enchantment Resort Sedona, AZ Sangria Highball – Fruit infused house made autumn sangria 80 Carrot Gold – Maker’s Mark, Stirring’s Ginger Liqour, Honey, Orange Carrot Juice

Trip to Sedona Part 2: Oak Creek Brew...

Trip to Sedona Part 2: Oak Creek Brewery – Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village – Sedona, AZ

Beers at Oak Creek Brewery – Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village – Sedona, AZ Micro Light and Village Nut Brown Ale

Trip to Sedona Part 3: Oak Creek Vine...

Trip to Sedona Part 3: Oak Creek Vineyards – Cornville, AZ

Wine Tasting at Oak Creek Vineyards – Cornville, AZ Unfortunately I was too busy tasting all of the delicious wines to take pictures during the 2 hours that I spent here with my wife. Oak Creek Vineyards is a surprisingly laid-back with great wine and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

Episode 23: Against the Grain –...

Episode 23: Against the Grain – Satan’s Whiskers

Episode #23 had us trying Satan’s Whiskers.  This drink has no history as far as I can tell.  The recipe was first noted in 1930, but I was unable to find any background on it whatsoever.  The traditional recipe is as follows: 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. curacao 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth 1/2 oz. dry […]

Monster Summoning 3: Field Trip to M...

Monster Summoning 3:  Field Trip to Mercadito — Pepino el Pyu

Our first field trip was a great time and an opportunity to try some new cocktails, one with a rare ingredient.  Mercadito and their bartender Justin welcomed us to their bar where they mixed us a few of their signature cocktails including the focus of our mission the Pepino el Pyu containing the hard to […]