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The Nick & Nora Cocktail Pioneers of Cocktail Culture on the Silver Screen In 1934, Nick & Nora brought Cocktail Drinking to the big screen and made it famous. The drinking glamour couple Nick Charles (played by William Powell) and his rich wife Nora (Myrna...
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Poitín Poitín: Ireland’s Legendary Spirit and Cultural Icon Poitín, often referred to as Irish moonshine, is a traditional Irish distilled beverage with a long and storied history. In summary, poitín stands as a symbol of Ireland’s distilling heritage,...
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Cuba Libre Cuba Libre: Tracing the Heritage of a Liberating Sip In the world of mixology, few cocktails boast a narrative as compelling as the Cuba Libre, a concoction that transcends its simple blend of rum and cola. Emerging from the echoes of the Spanish-American...
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The Carnivore’s Mezcal Pechuga Mezcal’s Distinctive Heritage Mexican Mezcal undergoes meticulous distillation from diverse agave species, capturing a range of flavors shaped by agave type, region, and production methods. Tequila, a famous variant, emerges...
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Advocaat – the Holiday Likör Dutch Brazil (also New Holland) was a Dutch colony in northeastern Brazil from 1630 to 1654. So it may not surprise that in the 17th century, the Brazilian drink “Abacate” which was brewed by the indigenous people of the...
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Paulanersche Doppelbock Brewed for Lent The monastery of Neudeck ob der Au in Munich was founded in 1627 after the Bavarian Elector Maximilian I brought Paulaner monks from Italy to his country. The Paulaner order imposed strict fasting rules during Lent on its...
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Linie Aquavit In Norwegian “Linie” means equator, and that is the name of one of the most famous aquavit brand’s. The premium market leader from Norway is maturing their aquavit in barrels that are crossing twice the equator on a four-month journey...
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Shaken, not stirred The original Bond Martini (“Vesper Martini”) was invented by author Ian Fleming for Casino Royale, the first James Bond book, in 1953. It is 3 parts gin, 1 part vodka and ½ part Lillet. It differs from a classic martini as it uses both...
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The Father Of American Mixology Jeremiah “Jerry” P. Thomas (1830/1832-1885) was one of the pioneers of the “Golden Age of Cocktails”. He is called the “father of American mixology”, and nicknamed “professor”. His book...
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The Secret Of Genever Genever (Jenever) is considered the historical basis of gin and one of the oldest known spirits typically distilled from rye or barley malt. Its key ingredient is juniper berry which is a medicinal herb used since ancient Egypt in 1500 BC curing...
