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Tru (True) Blood: Not Just For Vampires Anymore
I love, love, love True Blood. I have read all of the books, watched the TV shows and even attended True Blood fan events through the Paley Center (for all of you True Blood fans out there, Vampire Eric and Werewolf Alcide look as good in person). Imagine my delight when we received a couple ...Read More
How Many Shots Are in a Fifth?
A fifth of liquor is 750ml — that's 17 standard shots at 1.5oz each, or 25 shots if you pour 1oz. Here's the full breakdown for every common bottle size. Shots Per Bottle — Quick Reference Bottle SizemlFluid oz1oz shots1.5oz shots2oz shotsMiniature (nip)50ml1.7 oz111Half pint200ml6.8 oz643Pint375ml12.7 oz1286Fifth750ml25.4 oz251712Liter1000ml33.8 oz332216Handle (1.75L)1750ml59.2 oz593929 Most home bartenders pour 1.5oz as the ...Read More
DIY Fig Bourbon
Figs are in season where I live (and in most of the US), so now is a great time to use this delightful fruit in cocktails. You can even enjoy this fig infusion long after the season is over! The flavor of this fig bourbon is perfect for Fall and holiday drinks. Try it in a ...Read More
Cocktail Q & A - Tall Drinks
Dear Barkeep, Is it customary to charge extra when someone orders a "tall" cocktail? I always thought that a tall meant more mix, not more alcohol, so what's with the extra $? Greed? Signed, Broke Alcoholic A: This seems to cause quite a bit of confusion and I cannot find a good definition. I have a feeling this ...Read More
Caravella Venetia
It's hot out, so we thought we'd share this refreshing, zesty cocktails from sponsor Caravella Limoncello. This cocktail is light, not heavy on the alcohol and full of lemony flavor. Ingredients 1 ounce Caravella½ ounce vodka Tonic water Instructions Mix Caravella and vodka in a rocks glass over ice. Top with tonic water. Courtesy of Caravella Limoncello.
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