by Vince Keenan
Of all the first world problems, a glut of champagne may be the First-Worldiest. But there’s no denying the stuff flows like a river come the holidays. A few classic drinks make excellent use of that surplus bubbly.
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Down the Hatch: Of All the Gin Joints—Stumbling Through Hollywood History
by Vince Keenan
If the new book Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling Through Hollywood History (Algonquin, September 2014) is any indication, no night out with the stars had a happy ending.
Satan’s Whiskers—From The Essential Bar Book by Jenny Fiedler
A handsome and comprehensive bartending guide for professional and home bartenders that includes history, lore, and 150 recipes, The Essential Bar Book is full of indispensable information about everything boozy that’s good to drink. This easy-to-navigate A-to-Z guide covers it all, from the tools of the trade to the history and mythology behind classic and modern drinks, and features 115 recipes for the world’s most important cocktails.
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Down the Hatch: The Brooklyn and the Liberal
by Vince Keenan
Last month’s column spotlighted the ingenuity of contemporary bartenders in crafting cocktails that honor The Brooklyn, despite lacking a single ingredient, the magical elixir Amer Picon.
Thirst for Happiness: A Trip to the San Francisco Craft Spirits Carnival
by Risa Nye
I recently attended the San Francisco Craft Spirits Carnival, which took place in one of the cavernous exhibit halls on the edge of the Bay at Fort Mason. I’ve been writing about happy hours, local bars, distilleries and cocktails for several years now, so I hoped this event would provide me with some new information about the local craft distillery scene—and the chance to “try and buy” new spirits. Continue reading
Shaken & Stirred: Boyhood
Change is an inevitable function of time. Deliberate, documented change is a function of planning. Continue reading
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