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A Cold Warming Drink: French Connection

by TK on September 18th, 2008 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
I love cognac.  This has been a taste that I have acquired over the last 10 years.  But for many people, like my lovely bride, cognac has too much bite.  The aromatic liquor is strong and can burn going down.  So I am always on the lookout for a mixed concoction that will soften the harshness.

So the other night I put together the French Connection:

  • 1.5 shots of a middle-of-the-road cognac (I used Hennessy)

  • .5 shots of amaretto

  • ice cubes

  • Splash of seltzer


Place the first three ingregients in a shaker, and shake.  Pour in a cocktail glass over ice cubes and add a splash
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The Woo Woo

by TK on September 17th, 2008 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
Sometimes the simplest cocktail recipes have the greatest names and the best results.  That is exactly what you get with the Woo Woo:

  • 1 shot of Vodka

  • 1 shot of Peach Schnapps

  • Splash of Cranberry Juice

  • Ice, divided


Put ice in shaker, and add liquid ingredients.  Shake well, and then pour it into a highball glass filled with ice.

Great for a late night refreshment.
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Beer Review: Flying Dog, Tire Bite Golden Ale

by J Frazzetta on September 16th, 2008 | Beer

Tap/Bottle: Bottle


Rule of Citrus: None


Besides sampling plenty of Woodstock Inn beverages on our camping trip, I also brought a mix of Flying Dog ales. I’ve noticed Flying Dog in many stores, but I’ve never purchased any of their products. At first I was intrigued when I found out that Ralph Steadman was the artist in charge of the labels. Anyone familiar with Hunter S. Thompson will know who Ralph Steadman is and his

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Classic Sidecar – Michael Timothy’s Style

by TK on September 11th, 2008 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks, Restaurant Review
The Sidecar may be one of the oldest and most varied cocktails in the world.  The origins of the sidecar are murky, but it is considered to be one of the classic mixed drinks from the early part of the 20th century. It can have  brandy or cognac, orange liqueur, and some kind of citrus juice.

Well, at one of our favorite haunts, Michael Timothy's in Nashua, NH, they just put a Classic Side Car in their new drink menu.  Last week, I tried one out.  It was listed to have the ingredients:

  • Remy Martin VSOP

  • Grand Marnier

  • Sour Mix


Served over ice it
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Woodstock Inn Roundup

by J Frazzetta on September 9th, 2008 | Beer, Restaurant Review

Located on the bustling main street of Woodstock, New Hampshire, you are sure to find the Woodstock Inn and Brewery. On our usual Labor Day camping trip, we made a pilgrimage to the Inn for food and beverages. Besides great food, there is also great beer, and with a sampler option on the menu I opted for four brews from light to dark.


First up, we had the Loon Golden Ale, a dry and crisp beer. With a golden color and slight hop flavor

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