Cocktails, Spirits and Mixology Thread

Never made this at home before, but I had some ginger beer, and figured I'd give it a try.

The Moscow Mule:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Mule

 

Moscow mule is a nice drink.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmiakki_Koskenkorva

Vodka and black licorice. A nice nightcap.

 

You will enjoy it. Much.

 

I like a Prosecco with Campari on a Sunday morning once in a while. Or, I guess, any decent dry sparkling wine. I'm sure it has a name but I refer to it as a hangover helper.

 

Mint Julep at the Willard Hotel in DC is a simple classic.

 

This was the house Manhattan at Aureole in Las Vegas:



I would have never paired Tia Maria (coffee liqueur) with bourbon, but it was good.

 

The nominees for the Spirited Awards have been announced:

http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/press/tales-of-the-cocktail-announces-top-10-finalists-for-the-2012-spirited-awards/

And, check out the cocktail festival held each year in New Orleans:

http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/

 

You just made serious cool points with me, MC.

I will however, go for the occasional Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

 

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