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73The Classic American Martini in books, films and life
The martinis is a classic drink. It figures in classic movies, from The Thin Man to James Bond. But there's more to know than that! Bombay or Tanwueray? Olive? Lemon? Or--horrors--vodka?
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68This year Tom Collins is 138 years old
The Tom Collins was first described by Jerry Thomas (father of American Mixology), as “a gin and sparkling lemonade drink served in a tall glass over ice.” When it became popular in most New York bars, to be cute, New Yorkers would ask their...
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67Being a Part-time Waiter During College in Ireland
Being a waiter or waitress has got to be one job where people can begin to hate humanity. Some college years waiter anecdotes from Ireland.
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71How to Enjoy Gin
Gin is a Spirit that can be easily misunderstood, and often considered cliché. To understand how enjoyable Gin can be, you must change how you view it.
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67Album Reviews... from High School!
some album reviews, written by a high school student in the mid 90's. Copied here verbatim, with editorial commentary.
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72"Backyard Camping....There's Always The House"
Being one that did "camping" as part of "military" requirements on deployment, "camping" since retirement, for leisure, has more consequences and hurdles than ever considered possible.
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65How to Make Some of the Top, Most Popular Bar Drinks: Best Recipes for Cocktail and Alcoholic Beverages
When you want a quick reference to the most popular drinks around, consider these top five. Long Island Iced Tea, Mojito, White Russian, Margarita, and Pina Colada. If you can make these five, you can please a crowd. With recipes and calorie information included. Stir, or shake, and pour - bottoms up!
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68EASY Two Part Cocktails: Quick and Simple Drinks
Cocktails are great, fancy and tasty, but take ages to make, so here's a list of simpler mixes like Dark 'N' Stormy, Whiskey Mac, and Super Splits. Enjoy at ease!
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66The Girl with the Gin and Tonic (fiction, short story)
short story of a bar patron at last call nursing a glass of gin and tonic until last call.
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63All About Gin
The history of gin is a mixture of alcohol and juniper. He was in pharmacies in the Netherlands on the EON 16 flooded as a remedy for diseases of all kinds. It was hailed by British soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War in the Netherlands...
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