The Burly Gentlemen. These two words when put together simply cry out to be the name of a mixed drink. Not just any mixed drink mind you. A blended concoction that is sweet, smooth and delicious while also giving you a stern smoky kick that lets you know it’s business time! …
Tequila can be an amazing spirit on it’s own, but when paired with a few of its flavorful friends is when the magic truly happens. The mix drink we have at the tasting table today was created out of necessity and curiosity. During one of our family get-togethers Keith was craving the refreshment…
On the show today we have a mixed drink that combines two of the items we have tried in the last few months; Rum and Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew. It’s called the Dark ‘n Stormy and while the name may seem ominous, the drink is far from it. Enjoy!
We decided to get away from the alcoholic beverages on this podcast, but not too far, more on that in a minute. Today we will be trying Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew made with a blend of lemon, lime, honey, fructose, pineapple, herbs, spices and 25 grams of fresh ginger root. This beverage can…
Looking for some holiday drink recipes? Than look no further than this post. Here are nine recipes from Liquor.com sure to inspire the holiday bartender in all of us. One note about the recipes. If you read one and think it would be better with a different spirit in it than the one they suggest,…
Keith was feeling a little under the weather during the recording of this podcast so it was appropriate that we were making a nice, warm, comforting seasonal beverage. Their are many different recipes for hot buttered rum, but we chose this one because it seemed more traditional and it was fairly simple. If…
I highly recommend this as a Top 10 Fall Cocktail. Keith and Andrew, I want you to “Give It a Shot” and let me know...
Dave's Ultimate Manhattan
Ingredients:
2 1/2 oz Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6
1 splash Maraschino juice (a historical tip from the UC Special)
1 whole Maraschino…
I was doing a little more research on the Bulleit Bourbon we tried during our podcast and found this video with Hollis Bulleit. She is the daughter of Tom Bulleit maker of this wonderful spirit. The interview is with Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen and Whitney Adams of Brunellos Have More Fun. …
It is time once again for our “Give It A Shot” podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately. If you have any ideas for future episodes of “Give It A Shot” please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can always send us…
Welcome to episode 17 of the AboutBeverages.com Podcast! In this installment we don’t waste any time and get right to the tasting room where we will be trying five different bourbon based mixed drinks. In order of appearance they are the highball, mint julep, bourbon sour, manhattan, and midnight cowboy. Enjoy!