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Spicy Autumn Cherry-Ginger Whiskey Infusion
Here’s a fabulous fall infusion that’s ideal for twilight cocktail hours. Smokey whiskey, infused with sour cherries, fresh ginger and warm cloves, becomes something intoxicating far beyond just the...
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7 Fun Beer Cocktail Recipes
The popularity of both artisinal breweries and proper mixology bars continues to rise, and at the convergence of these two beverage trends you will find the resurgence of the beer cocktail. Cheap and...
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Possibly the Best Autumn Cocktail Ever
As the saying goes, when in Russia, do as the Russians (or something like that). While Toronto may not be Russia, while visiting a Russian vodka bar in the East End, I asked the bartendress to suggest...
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3 Sweet and Tart Apple Cocktails
The change of seasons is upon us! The air is so clear and crisp, you can practically take a bite right out of it. Sadly, eating air is generally frowned upon (except for those breatharians. No,...
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Spiced Delight: Pear Cocktails Add Fresh Flair to Traditional Flavors
Pears are a sometimes-overlooked delicacy. Sweet and refined, with a fragile skin and unique texture, their subtle flavor works with everything from chocolate to cheese. In fact, spiced pears poached...
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5 Holiday Fruits We Can’t Live Without
The winter season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up fresh fruits for these next few months. In fact, several fruits actually come into season this time of year, and they are...
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Getting Toasty with the Family? Homemade Holiday Eggnog
Chances are that you won’t make it through the holiday season without encountering at least one cold glass of eggnog. The spiked egg and milk cocktail dates back to 17th century Europe, where it was...
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Embrace the Bitter(s)
Let’s face it: Most popular cocktails are tooth-rottingly sweet. Loaded with juice and sugary liqueurs, the average “girly drink” piques the palate about as much as a stick of gum. Want to cut the...
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3 Year-of-the-Dragon Themed Cocktails
With the Year of the Dragon officially upon us, it’s an auspicious time to try out some new drinks. Mixologists from Canada to Hong Kong have been shaking up dragon-themed drinks in honor of the new...
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The G-Sprout Cocktail: Salad in a Martini Glass
Los Angeles restaurant NINETHIRTY has released a new cocktail, called the “G-Sprout,” with a surprising twist. Two, actually: a sliver of garlic and a pinch of sprouts. Though it may not be...
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Fennel Lemon Crunch: A Bright, Herbed Summer Cocktail Recipe
This ingenious cocktail works well as a mocktail too. The combination of rich fennel flavor, bright lemon and nutty basil is complex without being heavy, and it’s the perfect drink for a Sunday brunch...
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4 Cilantro Cocktails That’ll Knock Your Socks Off!
The bright, spicy flavor of cilantro has long enhanced the flavor of dishes in the human repertoire. A wild herb that dates from the Neolithic era, the leaves and seeds of cilantro have been used to...
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Lemon-Sriracha Bloody Mary Recipe
This late-summer Bloody Mary recipe is neither too salty nor too heavy, unlike most traditional versions you’ll get at the bar or in a mix. Filled with lemon juice, fiery Sriracha chili sauce, and...
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Would you Pay $10,000 for a Cocktail?
New Orleans, a city known for $1 Jello shots on Bourbon Street, is now also the home of the $10,000 “Key to the City” cocktail. According to ABC.com, “The “Key to the City” cocktail is available only...
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5 Variations on the Classic Hot Toddy Recipe
Regardless of how you currently make yours, here are 5 variations on the classic hot toddy recipe that you’ve got to try this winter. The colder it gets outside, the warmer our cocktails become, so...
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7 Summer Cocktails Perfect for Serving Up in a Mason Jar
It’s time to start planning your summertime entertaining. From BBQs and cookouts to evening cocktail parties and supper clubs, summertime is definitely the season for hosting and attending parties and...
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The Jack-O’-Lantern Cocktail is as Spooky as it is Tasty
Everyone likes to imbibe a bit come Halloween. We don’t blame you. After all, it is the night where witches, goblins, and ghosts of all kind come out to raise hell. To protect your nerves from all...
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White Mule Cocktail Recipe With White Tea and Lemongrass
Shake off winter’s chill with this perfectly sublime white mule cocktail recipe. Ingredients Tea base: 1 teaspoon white tea leaves 1/2 teaspoon chopped lemongrass 1/2 teaspoon dried peach Cocktail: 3...
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Yasss! There’s Wine in this Kombucha Recipe
Move aside sugary mixers and artificially flavored juices and sodas, the tastiest wine spritzer ingredient is filled with gut-loving bacteria instead. With kombucha providing a healthy and bubbly...
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Cocktail Hour in Mongolia: Would You Drink Fermented Mare’s Milk?
iStock/muha04 I hold the cup filled with the strange white beverage up to my lips, but before I can take a sip the pungent aroma of the cocktail makes me seize up. Seizing the day sometimes tastes...
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