Moscow Mule

On September 26, 2008 By

Historically, a Moscow Mule should be served in a pewter tankard. If you have one, use it. Otherwise, build in an iced highball.

1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Rose’s Lime
Fill with Ginger Ale ( a Ginger beer like Reed’s or Goya is an excellent choice)
couple of lime wedges

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Alabama Slammer

On September 26, 2008 By

Build in an iced highball.

1 oz. Southern Comfort
3/4 oz. Amaretto
3/4 oz. Sloe Gin
Fill with Orange Juice
Splash of Grenadine

May be garnished with Marachino cherry and Orange slice

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Theft

On September 25, 2008 By

I made up this game with a friend/patron, Jon Scott. We’ve only played head-to-head but I would imagine that more could play without issue.

You will need:

Standard deck of cards minus 2-4 inclusive 2 dice

Shuffle the deck and place the stack face-down on the bar. Decide who goes first by rolling one die [...]

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Mojito

On September 24, 2008 By

If you’ll take Hemingway at his word, the Bodeguita del Medio makes the finest Mojito. I’ve had some very good ones at the Bodeguita but the recipe seems to change depending on the Mexican coast on which I am drinking. What I’ve gleaned from the best Mojitos I’ve had, B del M and otherwise, is [...]

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Old Fashioned

On September 24, 2008 By

One of those drinks that can prove your abilities as a bartender, at least in the Upper Midwest, the Old Fashioned is also one of those drinks that is almost never presented the same way by any two bartenders’ guides. I compared a couple before writing this. None were even remotely the same. For that [...]

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What it’s all about

On September 23, 2008 By

I am a bartender. I’ve been a bartender for about eight years. I do not claim to be the world’s greatest bartender. However, I have been doing it long enough to have a vague philosophy on the matter which I’ll try to present, over time, here.

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