'Twas a cold night in February, and I was seeking something extraordinary. There are many things that could have fit that description on any given night. On this night, it happened to go by the name of Lucid.
Lucid is a brand of absinthe manufactured for New York-based Viridian Spirits by producers in France. Having sampled absinthe in the past, I thought I knew what I was in for – apparently not all absinthe is created equal. Being one for getting it right, I prepared the drink in the traditional fashion. This meant balancing an absinthe spoon over a
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Release The Kraken
by Jason Lightner on February 17th, 2012 | Liquor
Being a fan of offbeat and quirky things has its perks and, while rum isn't my drink of choice, I do like to sample it every now and then.
Enter The Kraken.
Having a taste for folklore and the sea helps in this moment. Don't be scared, though. This is one monster that can be tamed. Distributed by Proximo Spirits, makers of 1800 (a respectable tequila with a not-so-clever ad
Enter The Kraken.
From Wikipedia:
Kraken ( /ˈkreɪkən/ or /ˈkrɑːkən/) are legendary sea monsters of giant proportions said to have dwelt off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.
Having a taste for folklore and the sea helps in this moment. Don't be scared, though. This is one monster that can be tamed. Distributed by Proximo Spirits, makers of 1800 (a respectable tequila with a not-so-clever ad
Clique Vodka: Not Bad
by Jason Lightner on February 10th, 2012 | Liquor
Hey, everybody! Let's get the party started, shall we? We've got our hip hop and pop music endorsements, and our really lame DJ with the celebrity headphones. We've got our edgy logo and our trendy ad-campaign for our release party. We're even giving a bottle to your favorite liquor reviewer! Please love our vodka, won't you?
Now, to be fair, this isn't a bad vodka. I don't hate it because of the taste (I'll have a bit more on that in a bit). I hate it because it's trying to emulate the success of Patron by
Now, to be fair, this isn't a bad vodka. I don't hate it because of the taste (I'll have a bit more on that in a bit). I hate it because it's trying to emulate the success of Patron by
Suffering Bastard
by Dennis Mayer on February 8th, 2012 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
I'll admit, I'm lost. I live in the Northeast, which means that at this point (in early February), I should be deep in the midst of winter cocktails. Brandy, dark rum, grog, Tom and Jerry, and the like. Drinks that warm the body and soul.
But the weather just isn't cooperating! Over the past week, I've had three days that look like fall, and one that could almost pass for early spring! And if you're like me, the seasonal uncertainty is very destabilizing. Not just in your cocktail choices, I'm sure, but still...
What to do? I'll admit, I didn't know
But the weather just isn't cooperating! Over the past week, I've had three days that look like fall, and one that could almost pass for early spring! And if you're like me, the seasonal uncertainty is very destabilizing. Not just in your cocktail choices, I'm sure, but still...
What to do? I'll admit, I didn't know
Everclear – So Much for the Afterglow
by Jason Lightner on February 1st, 2012 | Liquor
I’d like to introduce you to a feisty little spirit. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It’s called Everclear. Yes, like the band. A neutral-grain spirit sold in both 151-proof and 190-proof varieties, Everclear is illegal in many states, and tough to find in others. Let’s not mince words – this spirit can be dangerous in the wrong hands, but when mixed liberally it can be a cheap and efficient way to liven up a party.
I had the opportunity to attend a college party this past weekend and, as it was 80’s themed, I couldn’t pass it up.
I had the opportunity to attend a college party this past weekend and, as it was 80’s themed, I couldn’t pass it up.
