Kentucky Mule (Plus Black Maple Hill Bourbon Review)


October 6, 2010 (Day 249) — Kentucky Mule It’s always flattering to try out a certain brand to help a business decide if they would like to carry it or not. This week’s featured booze is Black Maple Hill Bourbon — a small-batch bourbon that can actually be a little tricky to track down. Tasted […]

ORIGINAL — Fall in Cuba


September 30, 2010 (Day 243) — Fall in Cuba I’m in the mood for a solid fall drink after returning home from a long week of meetings. We’ll take a play off the classic Old Cuban, which we made a while back. The Old Cuban used champagne, but since it’s fall we’re going to use […]

Early Autumn


September 26, 2010 (Day 239) — Early Autumn 1.5 oz. gin 1/2 oz. absinthe 1 oz. local apple cider 1/2 oz. brandy 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes bitters Ginger beer cinnamon stick for garnish lemon peel for garnish Pour all your ingredients except the ginger beer into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. […]

Moscow Mule — Revamped


April 28, 2010 (Day 88) — Bloody Mule Some of the greatest new cocktails are plays off the classics. And it seems like when I actually take the time to sit down and try to think up a new drink, I’m never able to really pull it off very well. However, it’s when making other […]

Vodka? Da!


April 27, 2010 (Day 87) — Moscow Mule Man, I’m tired. I spent all of my day out in the sun helping one of our agronomists check fields. And by help, I mean I got in his way for the entire day and shot a lot of cool photos. Thanks again Bryan! So, as I’m […]