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January 2009

Skittles Vodka Tutorial

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Infusing vodka with Skittles is a very popular trend right now. There are a couple of different ways to do it. My way involves separating all the Skittles into their separate flavors and making five different bottles of Skittles vodka. For this project, you’ll need: One 1.75 liter bottle of vodka (I used Stoli – ... Read the full article →

Strawberry Blonde

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There are a couple of variations on the Strawberry Blonde. The most common is basically an alcoholic Cherry Coke with cream. The other version is basically a strawberry champagne – which actually sounds more “strawberry blonde” than the recipe that uses cola, but it’s all good! The cola version is mildly sweet with a moderate ... Read the full article →

Brandy Alexander

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The Brandy Alexander is a dessert drink: chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Drinkers sometimes refer to it as a “milkshake” because the alcohol taste is so light. It’s a popular choice for those who don’t like the taste of alcohol but want to drink anyway. Serve it as an after-dinner drink, or to guests who ... Read the full article →

Scarlet O’Hara

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The Scarlet O’Hara is a sweet and tart drink, perfect for after dinner. It’s popularity has declined in recent years, and it’s overdue for a revival. There are several recipes available, but the one that’s considered best uses Southern Comfort, cranberry juice and lime. The overall effect with this drink is a blend of mellow ... Read the full article →

Whiskey Sour

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The recipe for the Whiskey Sour has evolved a little over the years. For a long time, bartenders made it with bottled sour mix, and that gave it a taste more like candy than a refreshing beverage. Now we’re returning to the old-fashioned way of making this drink, with one little improvement: you can use ... Read the full article →