I'm thinking a modified Sazerac, subbing maple syrup for the simple syrup. We tried this the other night and it adds a whole new flavor dimension to the Sazerac. We do need a better name, suggestions welcome....
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I'm meeting some friends for drinks on a weekday afternoon - martinis and gossip while one friend is in town for only a short time - anyone know of a good place for proper drinks that opens early (4PM) near...
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I'm going to Chicago next weekend and crashing on a friend's couch. I'd like to bring some kind of hostess gift, but I'm dead broke (and my friend is most definitely not). He's really into cocktails, so I was thinking...
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Is there a good neighborhood place, not too expensive, on the upper west side of Manhattan where we could have drinks Sat night without being crowded out by the Valentine's people?...
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My landlord left a bottle behind in my apartment. I would like to give it a shot by making caipirinha, which looks similar to a mojito. Any tips?...
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When it comes to that big bit of brunch beverage imbibery known as the "Bloody Mary" I prefer mine with Top Shelf Vodka, V-8, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, celery seed, cracked black pepper, a squeeze of lemon, and for garnish I...
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Bloody Marys and Virgin Marys are popular drinks at brunch especially, and the holiday season is peak for brunch. There are many versions/variations. My favorite has vodka, V8, horseradish, tabasco, worcestershire sauce, celery salt, celery seed, pepper, lemon or lime...
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A while back I had a drink at the Cheesecake Factory which was just amazing. It was called "The Ritz." And so far, I've not been able to duplicate it. Generally I can break a drink down very quickly after...
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What's your favorite cocktail? What must you always have in your home liquor cabinet? What do you always order out? I'm in a rut and sick of the vodka-tonics, vodka-cranberries, beers... Every time I read Paul Clarke's articles on SE,...
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A friend of mine asked me to cook for his 45th birthday party early next year. Not being one to procrastinate, especially when it comes to food, I am already trying to find recipe ideas for appetizers and such that...
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