Blue Lagoon

As the Difford`s Guide specify, the Blue Lagoon Cocktail was created by Andy MacElhone (son of legendary Harry MacElhone – the creator of White Lady , Monkey Gland and Side-car ) at Harry’s New York Bar, Paris, France in 1972. As the Difford`s... 

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Whisky Highball

Some people will tell you the Highball got its name from a railway signal, but the oldest reference we could find offers a differe… Some people will tell you the Highball got its name from a railway signal, but the oldest reference we could find... 

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Which Champagne to Use?

Although known variously as both ‘Black Velvet’ and the ‘Bismarck’, it is the former name that perfectly encapsulates not onl… Although known variously as both ‘Black Velvet’ and the ‘Bismarck’, it is the former name that perfectly... 

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White Russian

As with the Black Russian the White Russian is a classic that has been around since the Cold War era. The White Russian has been… As with the Black Russian the White Russian is a classic that has been around since the Cold War era. The White Russian... 

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Do You Need a White Wine Aerator?

I’m a fan of Vinturi’s Wine Aerator , a now much-copied gadget that instantly aerates your wine as you pour it through the device and into your glass. Handy, convenient, and quite the conversation piece. Seeking to expand its empire, Vinturi... 

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4 Orange Vodka

4 Orange Vodka: Orange-flavored vodka, right? Wrong: Vodka made out of oranges. Nothing but Florida oranges (four varieties of ‘em, hence the name) 4 Orange Vodka: Orange-flavored vodka, right? Wrong: Vodka made out of oranges. Nothing but Florida... 

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MxMo XLI Vodka Is Your Friend: Black Russian and White Russian (with a little Magic)

This MxMo XLI “Vodka Is Your Friend” dedicate to one of my favorite strong alcoholic beverage – vodka. Vodka (or in ukrainian tradition is spelled as gorilka) is strong colorless and tastless beverage which made from neutral refined... 

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Cocktails are a good thing, but, actually, they contains poison One of great problem of imbibing is an abuse of alcohol. Classic cocktails for case of abuse of alcohol are “corpse rivivers” and “pick-me-up”. Cocktails are... 

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