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Toasted Macadamia Nut Orgeat. Plus Video
First off...holy sh*tballs - it's been way over a month since our last blog post! Sorry guys! Don't want to sound like I am making excuses here, but Mikey and I have been so busy with events and classes, we have had zero time to get our cameras out and shoot.But it's not all bad news people - over the last month, we put some new recipes up to the test, and now lots of good stuff will be coming your way.
by flairprojectsb3 viewsdiy - news
Team Building with a Shaker
We all know that team building activities promote harmony and create good working relationships that can be so vital to a company's efficiency and productivity. The problem here is that the typical office team building ideas tend to bring out more sighs that smiles among co-workers, and it can often feel like a child's play rather than a grown-up's activity. But, put a cocktail glass in almost any adult's hand, and immediately, attitudes begin to shift.
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Love Bird – Craft Valentine’s Day Cocktail
In today's busy world, it seems like Valentine's day has a way of quietly sneaking up on us every year, leaving us somewhat unprepared to do something special for our better halves. And while chocolate-covered strawberries, roses, and a copy of 50 Shades of Grey are perfectly acceptable valentine's day gifts, we thought you might want to set the mood with something a little less cliche this year.
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Japan’s Après-Ski Scene Has Rare Whisky, Raucous Pubs, and Epic Bragging Rights
Eskimos have 50 words for snow, but the French encapsulate a lot of what makes winter awesome in one hyphenate: après-ski. The French term for “after-skiing,” it’s what elevates any ski trip beyond a mere day on the slopes. The phrase emerged in the 1950s to describe the festivities that ensue when the chair lifts close. This post-skiing, extended happy hour features plenty of alcohol and the eating that comes with it. The article Japan’s Après-Ski Scene Has Rare Whisky, Raucous Pubs, and Epic Bragging Rights appeared first on VinePair .
by Erik Trinidad6 viewsreading-about-drinkingbeerfoodjapansakeski - news
Cali Margarita
Southern California winters are like a dream. Take it from a kid who grew up with the harsh Bulgarian winters; I still find myself watching in disbelief while people surf in December, kayak in January and play beach volleyball in February. But if I were to tell you that January is also one of our favorite months to make fresh juice cocktails, you might scratch your head and wonder if I've been hit one too many times in the head by one of those volleyballs.
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Ashtin Berry Loves Dive Bars, Would Bring Champagne to a Desert Island
Those who claim that NYC’s music scene is dead haven’t yet scored a seat at Tokyo Record Bar. A riff on a type of Japanese bar, at which owners painstakingly curate evening soundtracks, this Greenwich Village spot invites patrons to request one song each to hear during their meals. The considerable vinyl collection spans The Bee Gees, Queen, N.W.A., and Bill Withers, and was reportedly donated by an enthusiastic Sony A&R executive. The article Ashtin Berry Loves Dive Bars, Would Bring Champagne to a Desert Island appeared first on VinePair .
by Emily Saladino6 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderdive-barnycprofilesake - news
Homemade Citrus Dust
In the winter, you might find yourself a bit disappointed with the fresh fruit selection in the farmer's market. But while tropical fruit, melons, and berries are not up to par, January is, in fact, the best month for everything citrus. However, we don't necessarily follow the rule that when life gives you lemons, you must make lemonade!
by flairprojectsb3 viewsdiy - news
Top 5 wineries in Portugal
The post Top 5 wineries in Portugal appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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Americans Love Pairing Sake With Sushi, But It’s a Big Mistake
Sake is having a moment in the U.S. We are currently Japan’s largest export market for its traditional rice beverage, sipping nearly 5,000 kiloliters per year. Small wine shops sell unfiltered nigori sake alongside hipster varietal wines. Restaurants like Oberlin in Providence, R.I., Catbird Seat in Nashville, and Banyan in Boston, pair sake by the glass with everything from tacos to Buffalo chicken to red-sauced pasta. The article Americans Love Pairing Sake With Sushi, But It’s a Big Mistake appeared first on VinePair .
by Courtney Schiessl6 viewsreading-about-drinkingfoodjapanpairingrestaurantssake - news
Chestnut Brandy Alexander
I know that Brandy Alexanders were a big hit on the dinner table in the 20's when dessert cocktails were a bit more simple-minded, and sipping on a milky nightcap was a classy way to wrap up a meal. But with the rise of the craft cocktail, this vintage after-dinner treat has fallen out of fashion, and it has fast turned into the ultimate retro cocktail.
by flairprojectsb7 viewscraft-cocktailsbrandy - news
Roasted Chestnut Milk
I don't know if it was because chestnuts usually come out Christmastime and Christmas and eggnog is such a good combo, but there was something about chestnuts that just screamed milk to me. So I decided to infuse some milk with chestnuts and make some cocktails.
by flairprojectsb3 viewsdiy - news
Irish Chamomile Sour
I know that we can't quite call it a winter in California, but I am very excited about the cold-ish weather that we have been experiencing in the last week or so. Now, I know that for those you who have “real" winters (with snow and whatnot), 60 degrees doesn't necessarily make you dream of curling up on the couch with a hot toddy in hand, watching reruns of Friends in your coziest PJ's.
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Thanksgiving Persimmon Cocktail
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The Secret to Reading Sake Labels
Sake is often misunderstood. To many Americans, the Japanese beverage is only consumed hot or dropped into a beer after pounding the table and yelling, “When you say sake I say bomb! Sake! Bomb!” That’s starting to change. Restaurants in major cities are increasingly featuring sake menus with a range of options. The article The Secret to Reading Sake Labels appeared first on VinePair .
by Nick Hines7 viewsreading-about-drinkingexplainersake - news
Sake Is Emerging From the Shadow of the Sushi Bar
For years Americans only knew sake in cheaply mass-produced iterations. We dropped shots of it into pints of Kirin, screaming “sake bomb!” to no one in particular; or sipped hot, boozy versions in strip-mall sushi joints. The latter comprised my introduction to the category. As a college undergraduate I went to dinner with a roommate’s very generous parents to a very terrible sushi counter in Worcester, Massachusetts. The article Sake Is Emerging From the Shadow of the Sushi Bar appeared first on VinePair .
by Emily Saladino7 viewsreading-about-drinkingfoodjapanpairingrestaurantssake - news
What’s the Difference Between Shaken Vs. Stirred Martinis?
Shaken or Stirred? There are a few differences between shaking and stirring Martini’s. A stirred martini will achieve a temperature of about 40° F. That’s a pleasant temperature at which to drink a martini. The shaken martini however reaches a frosty 29° F, below the freezing point of water. Second, the bartender will not give … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Shaken Vs. Stirred Martinis? The post What’s the Difference Between Shaken Vs. Stirred Martinis? appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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What’s the Difference Between a Bartender and Mixologist?
What’s the difference between a Bartender and a Mixologist? Jim Meehan of the New York bar PDT: “A mixologist serves drinks, a bartender serves people–many of my favorite bartenders can’t make a good drink, while some of the best mixologists in America can’t carry on a conversation.” Is it really that simple? No… But it … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Bartender and Mixologist? The post What’s the Difference Between a Bartender and Mixologist? appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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Ale vs. Lager – What Bartenders Should Know
Kölsch? Pilsner? Wheat? Stout? Porters? California Common? Are they different from Ales and Lagers? What you have to “beer” in mind here is that beer falls into just two fundamental categories. There are variations within the categories, but despite all claims to the contrary beers are either ale or lager. “Don’t be ridiculous! Something-or-other that … Continue reading Ale vs. Lager – What Bartenders Should Know The post Ale vs. Lager – What Bartenders Should Know appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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How to Decode a Sake List
The first sake I ever had was in a Japanese restaurant in Maine. It was served warm and was unlike anything I’d had before – not really beer, not really wine – but so complementary to the rice and fish it accompanied. Outside major cities, the sake selection at most restaurants is limited to bottles that are easy to find and often low quality. The article How to Decode a Sake List appeared first on VinePair .
by Brittany Saliwanchik6 viewsreading-about-drinkingsakewine - news
Wine Regions of Chile and Argentina
The post Wine Regions of Chile and Argentina appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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Regional Foods of Portugal
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Ask Adam: Do I Have to Buy a Round if I’m Done Drinking?
Send all advice to advice@vinepair.com I was out with a group of friends for brunch that turned into afternoon drinks. Three of my friends bought everyone a round, by which point I’d had enough. But when I got up to leave, they insisted I buy a fourth round, even though I didn’t want another drink. Were they right, or was I? You are absolutely, unequivocally wrong. The article Ask Adam: Do I Have to Buy a Round if I’m Done Drinking? appeared first on VinePair .
by Adam Teeter6 viewsreading-about-drinkingadvicecamparidrinking-etiquette - news
Discovering Northern Spain the Iberian way
The post Discovering Northern Spain the Iberian way appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
by Paul Donnelly6 viewsuncategorised - news
Choosing a bartender school in New York City.
GET THE UPPERHAND. Choosing a bartending school? Bar owners and managers look for the advantage of having certified bartenders behind their bars. The real world training at American Bartenders School helps you to gain the confidence and skills necessary to handle a bar effectively. Bar managers are not interested in just hiring ‘servers’ to pour … Continue reading Choosing a bartender school in New York City. The post Choosing a bartender school in New York City. appeared first on New York Bartending School .
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