Barrel Aged Cocktails
All the cool kids are doing it, so Summit Sips couldn’t wait any longer. We just had to try our hand at barrel-aged cocktails. It sounds like a lot more
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How To Make Ice Shards
Well, we had our first real snowfall here in the Twin Cities today, so we figured what better time to say a few things about ice. We have written before
More Vintage Glassware
This weekend turned out to be a good one for glassware. As many of you know, we are big fans of recycling vintage glasses to showcase great cocktails. That usually
Antique Glassware
As many of you know, we have somewhat of an obsession with antiques. We love to buy antique glassware. Our interest doesn’t actually force us to buy every stem that
Queen’s Park Swizzle
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
Mini Measuring Cup Mod
People sometimes assume all that separates the expert from the common person are the tools they use. Of course, there’s usually a lot more to it than that. Knowledge, experience,
Buying Basic Glassware Basics
Obsessive (Compulsive?)We don’t have everything on our bottle wish list, but we are a little embarrassed to admit that with all of the spirits, liqueurs, syrups and bitters in the
Holiday Gifts for the Mixologist
Last year, we put together a comprehensive list of important gift items for the Mixologist. It’s still a good list, but this year, we decided to take a slightly different
Cocktail on a Stick
There’s a class of cocktails out there called the swizzle. They can contain any variety of ingredients but are often rum-based with a “Tiki” flair. A swizzle can be a Punch
Squeezing Fresh Citrus
Making a great cocktail takes time, and if you have tried to recreate any of the recipes here, you know that the results are worth waiting for. But, during those
The Soda Siphon
Call it a soda siphon, a syphon or a seltzer bottle—it’s a pressurized container for dispensing carbonated water. Remember The Three Stooges or the Marx Brothers shaking bottles and spraying
Mint Julep
This week’s Drink Of The Week is the Mint Julep. With Derby Day just around the corner and a spring that started early in the midwest, it’s time to get
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