Death & Co.

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, New York  |  June 17, 2010

No trip to New York City is complete without paying a visit to Death & Co., located in Manhattan’s East Village. After confirming that Jason Littrell would be behind the bar, we stopped by our final evening in town…

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El Diablo

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  June 12, 2010

El Diablo

  • 1 1/2 ounce tequila
  • 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 ounce ginger beer

Combine the first three ingredients in an ice filled shake and shake until cold. Strain over…

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Last Word

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  June 6, 2010

Last Word

  • 3/4 ounce gin
  • 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce green chartreuse
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Warm spring…

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Toro Bravo

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, Portland  |  June 2, 2010

I’m a big fan of Secret Society but after going there for a year I’ve finally paid a visit to Toro Bravo right downstairs. I’ve been hearing good things about them for a while, and after Mindy sat…

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Jack Rose

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  May 27, 2010

Jack Rose

  • 2 ounces applejack
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce grenadine

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shake and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. No garnish.

Now depending on the source, your…

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Darb Cocktail

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  May 21, 2010

The Darb Cocktail

  • 3/4 ounce gin
  • 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
  • 3/4 ounce apricot brandy
  • 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon…

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Weather Up

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, New York  |  May 15, 2010

Despite the fact that New York City is one of my favorite US cities to visit, I’ve somehow managed to not have any reviews for bars there. So on a recent trip I made a point of getting out with…

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Secret Society

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Posted by Kenn in Bar Reviews, Portland  |  May 8, 2010

Secret Society has been a go-to spot for me ever since moving to Portland a little over a year ago. It’s a great, low-profile spot for those times you just want to chill out and not deal with the crowding…

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Mint Julep

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  May 1, 2010

Mint Julep

  • 3 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 additional mint sprig for garnish

Place the sugar cube and 3 mint sprigs into your glass, add a small splash of water, and gently…

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Monte Carlo

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Posted by Kenn in Cocktail Recipes  |  April 28, 2010

Monte Carlo

  • 2 1/4 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce Benedictine
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally garnish with a piece of…

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