My Top 5 Writers, and their Drinks of Choice

Fun Little Quiz We are going to start this off with a quiz.  Can you match the drink of choice with the Author?   A.) Hunter S. Thompson                                                 1.) The mojito B.) William Faulkner                                                      2.) Beer C.) Ernest Hemmingway                                                3.) Mint Julep D.) Stephen King                                                             4.) Wild Turkey E.) Truman Capote                                                         5.) Screwdriver For a hint, here are the pictures

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The Great Rye Whiskey

Rye whiskey has a unique and amazing flavor.  There are a few rules that make a rye whiskey, a rye whiskey.  The mash must be 51% rye, it cannot be distilled to over 160 proof and then diluted 125 proof before it, must be charred in new oak barrels for at least 2 years.  Every

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The History of the Sazerac

America’s first craft cocktail, the source of the word cocktail, New Orleans official drink and above all delicious. The Sazerac cocktail was developed in 1850 at New Orleans Sazerac Coffee House. It was originally made with cognac and locally produced Peychaud’s bitters. Around 1870, the cognac in the recipe was changed to rye whiskey. Sazerac is a variation on

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The 6 best unique bar experiences

Over the last couple of years, the liquor industry has shifted and people are wanting more than a typical vodka and cranberry style drink.  Consumers are looking for new experiences when they head out for a night on the town.  My favorite places to go are bars where the mixologists should be wearing lab coats because of how

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