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Whiskey Smash

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The Whiskey Smash is basically a mojito with whiskey instead of rum and lemon instead of lime (works better with whiskey). This is not a drink for every palate. If you don’t like mojitos, you probably won’t like this. And don’t feel bad if you don’t – mint is a strong flavor, and it just ... Read the full article →

Queen’s Park Swizzle

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The Queen’s Park Swizzle involves swizzling, not too surprisingly. Many amateur bartenders don’t own a proper swizzle stick, let alone know how to use it. A real swizzle stick is a curved stick with little protrusions along its trunk. And you don’t stir with it: you stick it down in a drink, get the drink ... Read the full article →

Mint Julep

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The Mint Julep is kind of like the Mojito of the southeastern United States. It’s a refreshing combination of mint, sugar, bourbon and water, perfect for sipping on hot days. The major difference between it and the Mojito is that it uses bourbon instead of rum. The Mint Julep Leaves from 4 to 6 mint ... Read the full article →

Mojito

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No one’s exactly sure where the Mojito came from – it may date all the way back to the 16th century. Whatever its origins, this traditional Cuban carbonated rum cocktail is a big hit today. With a base of white rum and lime juice, it’s reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint ... Read the full article →