Carlyle

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, Portland  |  February 6, 2010

Tucked away in a largely industrial neighborhood in NW Portland, Carlyle is very much a destination spot, not somewhere you just wander in to. While all the bars in Portland serve food, Carlyle is first and foremost a restaurant, but they…

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Announcing CocktailCamp Portland

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Posted by Kenn in Events  |  January 25, 2010

The wait is over! We are happy to announce CocktailCamp PDX, taking place on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at New Deal Distillery in SE Portland, Oregon.

CocktailCamp will feature a full day of presentations by some of Portland’s best bartenders, local craft…

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Red Hook

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  January 22, 2010

Red Hook

  • 2 ounces rye
  • 1/2 ounce Punt e Mes sweet vermouth
  • 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Dash of orange bitters

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The Red Hook is a variant…

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Clear Creek Distillery

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Posted by Kenn in Articles  |  January 17, 2010

I recently joined some friends to meet with Steve McCarthy, founder of Clear Creek Distillery to talk about what they’re doing and to tour the distillery. We visited on a cold and rainy Saturday morning and he lead the six of…

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Anvil pocket list

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Posted by Kenn in Articles  |  January 12, 2010

100 drinks you should try at least once, a list of recommended cocktails compiled by Anvil in Houston, Texas, made the rounds a few months back. I posted the list here and am keeping it up-do-date with my progress. Anvil has cards…

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Improved Whiskey Cocktail

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  January 7, 2010

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 tsp simple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp maraschino liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash absinthe
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Combine liquid ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Cut a thin…

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69 Colebrooke Row

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, London  |  January 2, 2010

The fourth and final bar we stopped by on our recent visit to London was 69 Colebrooke Row, a nondescript bar in the Islington neighborhood. Our other stops in London were Portobello Star and the Connaught and Coburg bars at the Connaught…

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House Spirits Holiday Booze Bazaar

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Posted by Kenn in Events  |  December 28, 2009

House Spirits recently held their annual Holiday Booze Bazaar at their distillery in SE Portland. The main attraction was the spirit tastings, but they also had food by some local food carts and some great vendors. The event took place the…

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Holiday eggnog

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  December 23, 2009

Easy holiday eggnog

  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 2/3 cup white rum
  • 1/3 cup dark rum
  • 1/3 cup apricot brandy
  • 1/3 cup peach brandy
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Carefully separate the eggs,…

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Connaught Hotel bars

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, London  |  December 20, 2009

If you ask around about noteworthy bars in London, you won’t get far without hearing about the bars at the Connaught Hotel. There are two: The casual Coburg Bar near the hotel entrance, and the fancier Connaught Bar in the back of…

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