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Old-Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Posted on March 6th, 2009 | 9 comments

The Old-Fashioned cocktail sounds quite old fashioned. I mean, who on earth drinks these things anymore? Um… my brother and me. We had them over the holidays, and I must say, Old-Fashioned cocktails rock.
It’s bourbon with an amazing blend of bitter, sweet and sour flavors. I’ve seen more complicated recipes that muddle in the cherries [...]

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Posted on October 9th, 2008 | 16 comments

When I was a kid growing up, my dad would occasionally have an after-work cocktail. His favorite? The Manhattan cocktail. Fast-forward three decades to this past summer, and a beach-house vacation between my brother’s family and mine. My brother and I made a different cocktail every night. Which stood out for me? The Manhattan. It’s [...]