• Hal Ligon

    Updated: 2010-03-19 15:51:43
    The Hal Ligon originated in Key West sometime in the 1930’s when famous local/author Ernest Hemingway and fishing buddy, Hal Ligon, began ordering the drink at nearby bars. The drink migrated north into mainland Florida but its name eventually evolved into today’s Screwdriver. You can still order the drink by its original name in many [...]

  • The Pickle Back

    Updated: 2010-03-17 06:32:08
    A trend that seems practically made for St. Patrick’s Day is the Pickle Back — a shot of Irish whiskey followed with a shot of pickle juice. It may sound strange, but it’s a phenomenon that’s hitting New York hot spots like the Breslin and the Randolph and making national news and getting attention. And you [...]

  • Irish Sour

    Updated: 2010-03-16 13:57:27
    Looking for a green cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day? Beefeater 24 concocted this pretty and tasty treat to add a little flair to your St. Paddy’s day festivities. Irish Sour 1 ½ oz. Beefeater 24 Gin 2/3 oz. Suze 2/3 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice ½ oz. Yellow Chartreuse 2 barspoons Monin Green Tea Syrup 1 whole fresh egg white Shake ingredients over [...]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Cocktails

    Updated: 2010-03-15 14:05:53
    Seems like it isn’t St. Patrick’s Day without a little Irish whiskey. On second thought, make that a lot of Irish whiskey. If you’re looking for a way to mix it up instead of downing it straight, here are some tasty Paddy’s Day cocktails for you! Irish Tea Party 4 parts Sweetened Green Tea (chilled) 1 part Jameson [...]

  • Irish Spring Cocktail

    Updated: 2010-03-12 19:02:16
    This St. Patrick’s Day we thought it was time for a green cocktail that’s a little different. The little bit of celery juice  and mint add a fresh Spring flavor and scent. Use your best gin in this one, as the flavor really comes through and the other ingredients are a good compliment to that spirit. We [...]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Party Food: Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls

    Updated: 2010-03-12 19:00:39
    St. Patrick’s Day may be about drinking, but you still have to eat! Here’s a fun way to turn the classic corned beef and cabbage meal into a finger-food appetizer for your Irish festivities this year. Erin go Bragh! Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls (Makes 12) 6 Savoy cabbage leaves 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard 2 slices dark rye bread 1/2 lb. corned beef Trim [...]

  • Rosé the Riveter

    Updated: 2010-03-12 13:01:17
    March 12 marks the birthday of the woman credited as the inspiration for the World War II icon Rosie the Riveter. A true American icon, whose can-do spirit captured the hearts and minds of Americans for decades, Rose Will Monroe was a Jill-of-all trades out of necessity, and a fun loving, ambitious woman by nature. [...]

  • Champagne Opener

    Updated: 2010-03-11 16:33:26
    When it’s time to break out the bubbly, make sure you open the bottle the right way! This Champagne Key at Gent Supply Co. eliminates foaming and spilling. It also makes opening champagne so simple that you won’t worry for a second that you’ll put someone’s eye out. How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Champagne [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • 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 [...]

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