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How to measure in 'parts'
Normal people measure things in ounces, cups, tablespoons and other recognizable increments. Cocktail people often use "parts" instead, which puts the recipe in the form of a ratio. A part can be any type of measurement. All you have to do is assign a measurement increment to be a part—for example, one part equals one ounce—then ...Read More
How Many Shots Are in a Fifth?
Q: Marlene writes, "How many ounces are in a 1/5th bottle of vodka?" A: First, let's use a 1 oz shot for this exercise. Next, what exactly is a fifth? It is an old measurement for a bottle of booze. It refers to the fact that the bottles were 1/5th of a gallon. These days most ...Read More
How to Drink Brandy
Q: What is the best way to drink brandy? A: Brandies, including fine Cognacs and Armagnacs can be enjoyed many different ways. One of my favorites is the classic sidecar, a refreshing blend of brandy, lemon/lime and triple sec. If you have a cheap bottle (not recommeded) mix it with something, anything. Here's a few ...Read More
5 Classic British Cocktails to Drink In The Queen's Jubilee
This weekend marks the official celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. For those of you not in the know, that means 60 years on the throne! But, the Queen still has over four years to go in order to surpass Queen Victoria's 64 years on the throne. I was wondering why this weekend was designated the ...Read More
Blood Red Halloween Cocktails
Halloween is just around the corner! This collection of tasty blood-red cocktails will get your guests in the right spooky mood. If you have a favorite red cocktail for Halloween, tell us about it in the comments. Blood Red Sangria Vampire Ritual Bloody Black Currant Punch Nelson's Blood Sangue Frio (Cold Blood) Red Devil #2 Vampire Blood The Red Witch Witch's Brew #2 Vampire's Punch More ...Read More
