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Bruscus Lambrusco Review - Wine Wednesday
One of my current wine obsessions is lambrusco. As I tell my husband, I love all things that sparkle with diamonds (hint, hint) and champagne is my favorite! I also love red wine. lambrusco is the perfect marriage of red wine and "the sparkle" and has quickly become an obsession. Who other than the Italians ...Read More
Hiram Walker Butterscotch Schnapps Review
Winter is almost upon us and, for some reason, I associate butterscotch schnapps with winter. I guess it's because of those buttery, toffee, butterscotch flavors. And, it may also be because on my 21st birthday, which occurred in December, I celebrated with a number of butterscotch flavored drinks. It must have been the bartender's specialty ...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
Decanter Picks Inspired by Mad Men
Now that you have to wait patiently (or not-so-patiently) for the next season of "Mad Men," why not bring a little bit of the Sterling Cooper booze scene into your life with a stylish decanter for your liquor? Ranging from about $20 to nearly $2,000, there's a decanter for every budget from switchboard operator to creative ...Read More
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
