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Blue Paradise

This cocktail I was found in the awesome book – Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails by Ted Haigh. Dr. Cocktail suggest that this cocktail was created by Emil Bauwens – head barman of the Bar Saint-James in Brussels This cocktail I was...

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Clover Club

Clover Club

The Clover Club Cocktail is truly magnificient cocktail. The Clover Club Cocktail is truly magnificient cocktail. This drink has all elements of great classic cocktail – the interesting story, simple and elegant composition and it is almost forgotten. This...

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Pousse Cafe and some modern derivatives

Pousse Cafe and some modern derivatives

In this post I describe real cock tail – amazing multicolor drink – Pousse Cafe. The Pousse Cafe cocktail is so old creation. In this post I describe real cock tail – amazing multicolor drink – Pousse Cafe. The Pousse Cafe cocktail...

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Classic Recipe: Pegu Club Cocktail

Classic Recipe: Pegu Club Cocktail

Ted Haigh reminds us in Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails that there’s a reason why the Pegu Club in New York has its name. Pegu Club Cocktail 1 1/2 oz Ted Haigh reminds us in Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails that there’s...

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Cocaine Energy Drink

Cocaine Energy Drink

You don’t name your beverage “Cocaine” because it’s subtle. You don’t name your beverage “Cocaine” because it’s subtle. Banned in numerous jurisdictions (despite the warning on the label that the product...

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Cool Down Your Drink With Rocks (Real Rocks)

Cool Down Your Drink With Rocks (Real Rocks)

It’s a dilemma for some, I suppose: You want to cool your drink down, but you don’t want it to get watery, a big problem with melting ice. It’s a dilemma for some, I suppose: You want to cool your drink down, but you don’t want...

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Jefferson Survives Cocktail

Jefferson Survives Cocktail

I call this cocktail Jefferson Survives , after John Adams’ last words. Jefferson Survives Cocktail This drink is a modification of the prohibition-era cocktail The Last Word . A gem of that era, composed of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur,...

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