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Sputnik Cocktail

Sputnik Cocktail

This cocktail probably named in honor of first artificial satellite of Earth – Sputnik. This cocktail probably named in honor of first artificial satellite of Earth – Sputnik. Sputnik-1 was launched during the International Geophysical... 

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Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur

Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur

Surely you’ve seen Ty Ku on the shelf. The pale green liqueur in the obelisk of a bottle (some versions even light up when poured) stands out on any back bar. But… what is it? Surely you’ve seen Ty Ku on the shelf. The pale green... 

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Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur

Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur

Surely you’ve seen Ty Ku on the shelf. The pale green liqueur in the obelisk of a bottle (some versions even light up when poured) stands out on any back bar. Surely you’ve seen Ty Ku on the shelf. The pale green liqueur in the obelisk... 

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Sipping Wine with Hall’s Steve Leveque

Sipping Wine with Hall’s Steve Leveque

Hall isn’t a new winery, but you wouldn’t know it considering its recent pushes, making it more visible than ever. This week I sat down with Hall’s winemaker, Steve Leveque, to discuss what’s new at the winery, and to taste a... 

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Pinky Vodka

Pinky Vodka

Is everything coming up pink these days? Is everything coming up pink these days? Pink tequilas are rampant, and now there’s pink vodka called, understandably enough, Pinky Vodka. Pinky begins with winter wheat, and it’s distilled five... 

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What Wineries to Visit in Sonoma County

What Wineries to Visit in Sonoma County

Yesterday I offered some of my favorite Napa-area wineries to visit during wine country vacations. Today I turn my attention to nearby Sonoma Yesterday I offered some of my favorite Napa-area wineries to visit during wine country vacations. Today I turn... 

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What Wineries to Visit in Napa County

What Wineries to Visit in Napa County

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised: Readers and friends regularly ask when traveling to California’s wine country, what wineries should I make a point to visit? Not a bad question I guess I shouldn’t be surprised: Readers and friends... 

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Mejor Tequila

Mejor Tequila

This new 100% agave tequila brand (the master distiller is formerly of Don Julio) arrives in four expressions — the usual three plus one you might not expect: blanco, reposado, anejo (we didn’t sample this one), and “pink.” What’s... 

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San Francisco WhiskyFest Approaches – October 16, 2009

San Francisco WhiskyFest Approaches – October 16, 2009

The single best night of the year in spirits approaches — we’re just three months away from San Francisco’s WhiskyFest. I’m going, and so should you. The single best night of the year in spirits approaches — we’re... 

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Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka

Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka

Firefly, you’re on notice: There’s another sweet tea vodka in town, and it’s just as good as you are. Jeremiah Weed may not as be as froufrou-friendly — its label design is all western-like and it, well, has “weed”... 

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