Monteleone Cocktail

May 18, 2009

Here’s my entry for the Monteleone Cocktail contest. Monteleone Cocktail 1 ounce 100 proof rye whiskey 1 ounce cognac 1 tablespoon Domain de Canton ginger liqueur 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 4 ounces extra dry sparkling wine (Domaine Ste. Michelle) 1 spring mint for garnish Shake all ingredients except mint and sparkling wine, and strain into […]

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MxMo XXXIX: Amaro — Averna

May 18, 2009

Another month, another time to sort out what Roman numeral comes next. It’s Mixology Monday, and this month our fearless host is Chuck Taggart, who blogs about food and cocktails over at Looka! on the Gumbo Pages. Chuck has asked us to tackle the world of potable bitters: You could use something gentle, like the […]

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Rattlesnake Hills AVA Winery Ride

May 17, 2009

I love to ride, and I love to taste wine, so it will be no surprise one of my favorite activities is a winery ride. This was the first time I made it to the Northwest Peruvian Horse Club‘s wine ride. This year we toured five wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA. We were led […]

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Tales Blogging

May 12, 2009

In case you haven’t noticed that there logo on the right side of the page, Two at the Most was invited to participate in Blogging Tales of the Cocktail 2009. My first post is up, an introduction to what awaits us at the 21st Century Gin session on Friday, July 10. Over on the Tales […]

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Create the official Monteleone Cocktail

May 7, 2009

Submit your drink to become the new Monteleone Cocktail and win four nights at the Hotel Monteleone for Tales of the Cocktail 2009.

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24 Toddy

April 30, 2009

Here it is, Thursday Drink Night, sponsored by Beefeater 24, no less, and I have a wretchedly sore throat.1 While not in the frame of mind to taste cocktails tonight, my condition lead me to come up with a drink to contribute. 24 Toddy 1.5 oz Beefeater 24 London dry gin 6 ounces ginger lemon […]

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Beefeater 24

April 27, 2009

Beefeater London dry gin has long been a go-to gin in my collection. Now Desmond Payne, the Master Distiller, is bringing us a premium take on the standard recipe, Beefeater 24. I had already heard great things when I received not one, but two full bottles for review in preparation for this week’s Beefeater 24 […]

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MxMo XXXVIII: Superior Twists — The Rumgroni

April 13, 2009

This month’s Mixology Monday is being hosted by Tristan at The Wild Drink Blog. He’s put forth the following challenge: This month’s Mixology Monday is all about twists on classic cocktails, that for one reason or another do an even better job than the drinks upon which they are based. This could be as simple […]

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Mount Gay Extra Old Rum

April 7, 2009

This Thursday, April 9, Thursday Drink Night will be sponsored by Mount Gay Extra Old Rum, and I received a sample bottle to prepare for the event. Mount Gay Distilleries holds the distinction of being the oldest rum in the world, with documentation of rum production at the Mount Gay estate dating to February 20, […]

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Metaxa Seven Star and the Moschaton Cocktail

April 1, 2009

When I was 10, I won a trip to Greece.1 My dad and I went on a two week tour of the country, and I learned I did not like ouzo.2 I also learned that Metaxa is a Greek liquor that my dad wanted, and it was important he get the seven star. That I […]

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