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Brunch Cocktails

Q: What are some unique cocktails to serve at brunch?

A: Try a Kir or Bellini!… Read more

New Orleans Bar Guide

Q: What are some cool bars in New Orleans?

A: This site has some great recommendations and a list of where to go by night depending on the happy hours & other deals:
New Orleans bars, clubs, nightlife, music and entertainment guide… Read more

Sex on the Beach

Q: How do you make a Sex on the Beach?

A: There are versions of this popular shooter, the East Coast and West Coast version.… Read more

Virgin Martini

Q: Is there a way to make a virgin or non-alcoholic Appletini and/or Martini?

A: Unfortunately, no, there isn’t. A virgin Martini wold be a very empty glass—the ingredients are vodka, gin, and vermouth). You could make a virgin Appletini, but that would just be apple juice.… Read more

Hpnotiq Review

Q: I’ve heard of a new drink called Hypnotic. Do you know what’s in this?

A: Hpnotiq is a blend of premium French vodka, cognac and tropical fruit juices. Yum!… Read more

Low-Carb Drinks

Q: Cheers to ya, was wondering about low calorie liquors and drinks, Yes, I’m one of the millions on the Atkins diet and I need to keep my buzz up nightly. I hear scotch is a good one, but wow! $$. Any suggestions?

A: Vodka is very low in carbs as is red wine. Pretty much any clear spirits made from grain are going to be OK. Drinks that have had a lot of sugar … Read more

Lava Flow Recipe

Q: Do you have a recipe for Lava Flow?

A: http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/archive/l/lavaflow.htm… Read more

Gin vs. Sloe Gin

Q: What is the difference in taste, composition, etc. between sloe gin and regular gin?

A: Sloe Gin is a liqueur made from the sloe berry, while gin is an alcohol distilled from grain and flavored with juniper berries. The alcohol content of Gin is much greater than that of Sloe Gin and Gin is clear in color while Sloe Gin is red.… Read more

Absinthe

Q: Do current absinthe drinks (made in the US) really include absinthe? Isn’t this illegal in the US? I am wondering since in New Orleans there are drinks such as the Absinthe Suissesse and the Absinthe Frappe. Do these include substituted ingredients?

A: Absinthe is illegal in the US and much if the world. It is only legal in Spain, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. They make a liquor that they call absinthe … Read more