Don’t wait another 4 years to try this combo of Gin, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier and fresh lime juice! It is a great way to enjoy this extra day.

Leap Year Cocktail

2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon Lime Juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Whether you have sweetie to impress or are single and need to drown your sorrows (responsibly, of course) we have a some amazing, creative cocktails for you!

Amore Appletini - a twist on the ever popular Appletini, made with Ginger Vodka, Apple Pucker and Apple Juice
Flame of Love - a sex Vodka, Sherry combo.
Heart-Shaped World - this is drink is a fruity vodka explosion with maple syrup for an extra sweet punch

Love and Roses - Made with Plymouth Gin, maraschino Liqueur, Proseco and rose petals, this one will keep your honey happy
Love Machine - a tall cool drink of Absolut Ruby Red, DeKuyper Pomegranate liqueur and Orange Juice, need we say more
Valentine’s Kiss - pucker up for this mix of gin, raspberry liqueur, Cranberry Juice and Sour

And for dessert - the Chocolate Soufletini a decadent cocktail made with vodka, chocolate liqueur and Frangelico hazelnut liqueur.

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Our friends at Maker’s Mark sent us these Bourbon soaked recipes for the ultimate Super Bowl party. As the kick-off countdown commences, leave the boring chips and dip on the bench and add some serious flavor to the and, and with that we mean Bourbon Whisky!

It’s all here, Drinks, Appetizers and Main Dishes to get you through the pre-game, game and post-game fun.

Drinks

Mark N’ Club

2 oz Maker’s Mark
Club Soda

Fill highball glass with hard ice, pour 2 oz.
of Maker’s Mark over ice, fill with club soda and enjoy.

Maker’s on-the-Rocks

2 or 3 ice cubes
1 jigger Maker’s Mark
Lemon twist for garnish

Just before serving, pour Maker’s Mark over ice cubes in old-fashioned glass, add lemon twist. (With liquor, some people may request a dash of water.) Enjoy!

Maker’s Mark Manhattan

Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice. Add Maker’s Mark, a good quality sweet vermouth, and maraschino cherry juice. Shake or stir for about 30 seconds. Strain into chilled Manhattan glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry (served up, no ice).

Appetizers and Sides
Main Dishes

courtesy: Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon Whisky
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As we close the bar on 2007, I felt it appropriate to take a look back. Sure everyone does these lists, but it is fun to look at the year that was. I I figure, hey! why not?

So with out further ado, here are some of my favorites from 2007.

Cheers!

January
- Gin, The New Vodka?
- Super Bowl Cocktails
- Top 10 US Party Cities

February
- Suck & Blow
- Presidential Cocktails
- Beer Launching Fridge

March
- Preparing Drinks in a Blender
- Million Dollar Tequila (really $1,000,000)
- Teach your baby how to mix cocktails
(more…)

Not for throwing!

This tasty holiday treat is for sipping only.

Snowball

1 1/2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Anise Liqueur
1/2 oz. Cream

In a mixer with ice, shake ingredients well.

Serve in a chilled cocktail glass

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It’s Turkey Day. I’m just about to go get my eat on, but wanted to wish you all a safe and Happy Turkey Day!

Cheers!

Here’s a few yummy Thanksgiving Cocktails

Thanksgiving Toast Cocktail
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Martini

And a great recipe to make with that leftover Turkey - Mixed Turkey Jambalaya - it’s made with Newcastle Brown Ale!

Happy Halloween! This spooky twist on the classic martini, gets it’s good looks from Olive Stuffed Radishes - cool!
Eyeball Martini

3 oz. Van Gogh Vodka or Van Gogh Gin
Dash Dry Vermouth
Olive stuffed radish

Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive stuffed radish that has been scored to create the “veins” of an eyeball.

Thanks to the folks at Van Gogh Vodkas and Gin
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