The exact history of the Mint Julep is hazy to say the least. Some people say it was a tasty morning beverage for farmers in the south to get their farming on. Others say…
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We’ve all heard or perhaps read the Scarlet Letter. This tale set in Boston tells the story of the Hester Prynne having to wear the letter “A” on her dress and scorned by the…
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This week I’ve been down in Louisville, Kentucky, taking in the full bourbon experience. And by “full experience” I mean I’ve tasted a lot of bourbon. All the bourbons. Well at least over 50…
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I remember the first time I tasted a Negroni. It completely changed my perception about alcohol. With a mix of the botanicals in the gin, the bitterness of the Campari, the fruity flavours of…
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I have always dreamed of going to the Kentucky Derby and sipping on some bourbon-filled cocktails on a hot summer’s day sporting my Sunday’s best and a fabulous fascinator. And with the Hasting’s Racetrack…
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As Sir Winston Churchill (or was it Oscar Wilde) once said, โmy tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.โ For those of us who are beginners in the world of whiskey…
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Rosemary and lemon is one of my go-to seasoning combinations in savoury dishes. From mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, baked salmon and even quinoa adding these two ingredients brightens and enhances the flavour of each…
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If you love bourbon sweet tea on a warm summer day (or just any day really), we’ve got a recipe that will spice up your life and give you a whole new appreciation for…
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Multiple Choice Question: What is a Brown Derby? A) A name of a chain of restaurants in Los Angeles B) A type of hat that Pharrell would wear C) A bourbon + grapefruit based…
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Ingredients 60 ml Rye or Bourbon30 ml Lemon Juice22.5 ml Simple SyrupEgg Whites (optional) Method Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.Shake and strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice, or…
