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This week we are featuring a simple classic that dates at least as far back as the 1930’s when it saw print in The Savoy Cocktail Book. It shows up in other
This week we are featuring a simple classic that dates at least as far back as the 1930’s when it saw print in The Savoy Cocktail Book. It shows up in other
One of the ways we like to keep momentum going at Summit Sips is to post a different cocktail recipe every week. If you follow this site via RSS feeds,
It’s easy to find inspiration in cocktail books or to look at other websites for ideas, but nothing quite compares to the sights, sounds and flavors of a working bar
It’s Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage and commemorates the battle of Puebla, Mexico in 1862. It’s hard not to think about the Margarita on this day,
We like vodka at Summit Sips. We really do. But over the years it hasn’t shared as much of the lime light on these pages as other spirits. There are
We are not rum experts, but we are learning, and although we have managed to collect a few bottles, there seems to be no end in sight. Rum (and related
Here’s a cocktail that goes back to 1933. According to Ted “Dr. Cocktail” Haigh’s Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, it comes from an old pamphlet. As it’s presence in Haigh’s book
Here’s another fantastic ginger cocktail, but not a new one. It’s the Sleepy Head, and it dates back at least as far as 1930 when it appears in Harry Craddock’s
We had a little fun on Friday with our last post about the Frank Collins. We think it’s important not to always take life too seriously. If you or someone
With well over a century under its belt, the Bijou cocktail already enjoys a long history. Yet, even though most bars will have all of the ingredients, you probably won’t
As any regular reader will attest, we are fans of classic cocktails. It would be hard to write these posts if that were not the case, since even contemporary combinations
There may be snow on the ground, but we can’t help thinking about the garden. Kale will appear at the farmers market in Portland this week, and that makes us
While everything should be taken in moderation including moderation, Summit Sips advocates quality over quantity in the pursuit of unique and delicious flavors. Always drink responsibly.
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