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1. Rattle Snake Vodka

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   An interesting article I recently wrote up for Dethroner: Forget the worm, this bottle of vodka has a 10 inch rattler stewing. Earlier this week Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents seized 411 bottles of Rattle Snake infused vodka at Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch in Texas. Apparently, Bob didn't have a license to sell booze. Oops. TABC ...Read More

2. How to measure in 'parts'

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   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

3. Johnnie Walker Blue Label vs. Chivas Regal 18

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   We were recently asked to taste two amazing whiskies head to head, Johnnie Walker Blue Label vs. Chivas Regal 18. Chivas Regal 18 Chivas Regal 18 includes over 20 of Scotland’s rarest single malt whiskies Quite strong on the nose with a slight oakyness. The color is a rich dark amber. On the tongue Chivas 18 is smooth, fruity and ...Read More

4. How to Make Cocktail Foam

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   If you want to get fancy, cocktail foam is a fun way to add another layer of flavor and texture to your cocktail. Jamie Boudreau shows you how to do it in this video, with a recipe for the Mexican Cloud topped with elderflower and lemon foam. Read More

5. Herradura Splash

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   This refreshing summer cocktail comes from the nice folks at Herradura Tequila (review to come). Tired of margaritas? (As if!) The Herradura Splash is a unique combo of pineapple, cranberry and premium tequila. YUM! Ingredients 1 ¼ oz of Herradura Silver Tequila 2 oz pineapple juice 2 oz cranberry juice Splash of lemon-lime soda Instructions In a cocktail shaker, ...Read More