• How to Prepare and Drink Absinthe

    Updated: 2010-03-05 16:00:59
    On this day, March 5th 2007, absinthe was once again legalized in America after like 100 years. So what is the “Green Fairy” and how can you drink it? It’s absinthe, an anise-flavored spirit. It’s usually light green, but can also be colorless, white, yellow … even red. Because of its very high alcohol [...]

  • Golden Glamour

    Updated: 2010-03-05 07:01:59
    The Oscars are upon us once again which means cocktails! What night out with the stars would be complete with out them? This week’s drink was created by Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture. The cocktail, Moët’s “Golden Glamour” signature cocktail, will be served on the red carpet and inside of the Governor’s Ball. [...]

  • Skyy Infusions Ginger Review

    Updated: 2010-03-04 06:08:43
    If you crave the bite of ginger, you’ll love new Skyy Infusions Ginger. The ginger sits in the vodka for about two weeks, so it is nice and gingery. Not quite as sweet as a liqueur, cocktails made with Skyy Ginger are fresh and crisp. Sky Infusions Ginger (infused with ginger), 35% Alcohol, San [...]

  • Vancouver Cocktail

    Updated: 2010-02-26 08:51:55
    The 2010 Winter Olympics are wrapping up in Vancouver this weekend and this week’s drink celebrates the games well. The fair amount of Canadian whisky should help insulate you from the cold. Canadian whisky and maple syrup, this may work on pancakes as well. Let us know! Vancouver Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. [...]

  • Highland Park 1968

    Updated: 2010-02-24 07:14:18
    I was recently summoned to Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco’s Tenderloin to celebrate the debut of a very special Scotch whisky, Highland Park 1968. This 40 year-old single malt is the first in their Orcadian Limited Edition Series. To be released over the next 5 years, each bottling will consist of just [...]

  • Monkey Gland - Mixology Monday

    Updated: 2010-02-23 03:46:11
    It’s Mixology Monday again and we are hosted this month by Thinking of Drinking and North Shore Distillery’s Sonja Kassebaum. She has deemed this month’s theme to be absinthe, why because she simply adores the stuff. I am sure the cocktails coming forth from this one will surely not disappoint. I decided to [...]

  • Guestpost – Cragganmore 1993: A Distiller’s Heaven

    Updated: 2010-02-20 09:46:07
    A couple of posts back I had the honor of presenting a guest post. Now its time to present guest post number 2, this time written by Martin who usually writes on his own blog – the Whisky Critic. Here we go: Greetings to WhiskyGrotto.com readers. As soon as I saw the first guest post published [...]

  • Churro Margarita

    Updated: 2010-02-19 18:04:52
    February 22 is National Margarita Day, so of course we’re gonna have a margarita recipe this week. Sure this isn’t a “traditional” margarita, but who doesn’t like churros? The tequila blends well with the liquor 43 and Irish Creme, replacing lime juice and Tuaca is nice substitute for triple sec. Ever wonder [...]

  • Metal Wine Cage

    Updated: 2010-02-18 17:00:10
    Lock away your precious wine with this metal wine cage–complete with drawbridge door. The cage holds 12 bottles and is generally awesome. Also, it will totally impress and intimidate your guests. “Even the most oblivious house guests can’t unintentionally uncork your finest bottle of Chateau Margaux when it’s kept under such tight security.” Metal Wine Cage @ [...]

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