Day 2, Part II From cool and calm to hot and excited we then went. The BourbonBlog.com team joined a raucous crowd in the streets of the French Quarter to cheer on the contestants at Cabana Cachaça’s ‘Bartender Olympic Games.’ Five teams of bartenders representing various American regions competed in a variety of contests and… Read more »
From a Moonshiner’s Breakfast to Tequila Lunch at Tales of the Cocktail
Day 2, Part I Moonshine for breakfast anyone? Indeed, this is the norm and not the exception at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Piedmont Distillers treated members of the press to a continental breakfast and samples of some dang tasty Midnight Moon Moonshine, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. We were also introduced to a preview… Read more »
Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at Tales of the Cocktail
Thirsty Traveler and Floor Reporter of Iron Chef America, Kevin Brauch joins BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer at the Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at the Tales of the Cocktail. Two men who are up for a breakfast which is composed of mainly cocktails! Video coming, stay tuned to BourbonBlog.com If a bartender has breakfast it’s usually when… Read more »
Tales of the Cocktail Day 1, the Wiles of a Scotsman
So here we are at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, Louisiana as we will be bringing you coverage all week. BourbonBlog.com‘s team joined together in the French Quarter to gather ourselves and begin our adventure in the big easy this year. The ‘Three Stephens’ prepared ourselves and set out on our first day… Read more »
Sherry Cocktails for Summer
In celebrations of Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans that BourbonBlog.com will be covering this week, the leaders of the Secret Sherry Society have selected these drinks through a specific tasting and pairing process. The society, formed by a group of individuals whose primary concern was the artful dissemination of the secrets of their… Read more »
Interactive Elements in Cocktails
I’d like to take the time to explore the concept of interaction between the guest and the drink. People like to play with their food. Cocktails are no different. I propose, and I believe, that this concept can be used to produce drinks that are highly entertaining from a user-end perspective. Lick it; slam it;… Read more »
Bourbon and Bowling in London, England
Need a good excuse to drink Bourbon? How about one to take a trip to London? Bourbon bar + American Diner + Bowling alley = All Star Lanes in London, England. They recently impressed us at BourbonBlog.com with one of the largest selections of Bourbon in the UK stocking over 130 varieties. Take a look… Read more »
All Star Julep – from All Star Lanes, London, England
This Julep recipe made from Buffalo Trace Bourbon comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. It is a take on the classic Mint Julep recipe with quite a twist. All Star Julep Recipe Ingredients: 40ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon 15ml Crème de apricot 25ml of Cranberry 8 Mint Leaves 10ml Raspberry Puree 1 Lemon Wedge Instructions:… Read more »
The Pin – from All Star Lanes, London, England
This Maker’s Mark recipe comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. The pin (served in a custom made bowling pin tiki mug –intended to be shared by 2 people…but it’s up to you really!!) Ingredients: 80ml of Maker’s Mark Bourbon 20ml Benedictine 10ml Crème de Mure 50ml Lemon 25ml Gomme 20ml Blackberry Puree Topped with… Read more »
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