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Happy Hour: Dubonnet Rougeyumsugar -- To die for. - Oct 6, 2008 I've always been a complete novice to the category of spirits known as aperitifs. These old-school standbys — which include liqueurs, dry champagne, and fortified wines — rose to fame in Europe in the 1800s, and have … Also tagged: wine, french, spirits, cocktails, aperitifs, fortified wines, dubonnet, dubonnet rouge |
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Happy Hour: Sweeney (Hottie) Toddyyumsugar -- To die for. - Oct 3, 2008 Now that Fall is here we can start to think about cold-weather cocktails, especially the warming toddy. With its burnt orange color, caramelized sugar rim, and creative name, this modern variation of the classic drink … Also tagged: halloween, san francisco, recipes, rum, drinks, cocktails, canton, aaron smith, sweeney toddy, 15 romolo, hotty toddy |
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Happy Hour: Buzzy Navelyumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 29, 2008 This past weekend might have been the last seriously warm Saturday of the year. To celebrate, I mixed myself a fruity refreshment. The Buzzy Navel, as it's called, is closely related to a perennial favorite, the Fuzzy … Also tagged: beer, recipes, vodka, orange juice, drinks, cocktails, peach schnapps, the ultimate beer lover s cookbook |
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Happy Hour: Conde de Siruela Crianzayumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 24, 2008 If you are looking for an exciting new red wine, I highly recommend Conde de Siruela Crianza ($22). From the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, this lush red is smooth, well bodied, and elegant. It has a ruby-red color … Also tagged: wine, red wine, spanish, conde de siruela, ribera del duero, crianza, tempranillo |
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Happy Hour: Shiner Bockyumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 22, 2008 Last night I had a horrible, incurable hot flash. I opened the fridge to cool down and — to my glee — found Shiner Bock staring back at me. If you aren't from Texas, you may not know Shiner, but if you are, then it's … Also tagged: beer, texas, shiner bock |
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Happy Hour: Green Grape Sangriayumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 19, 2008 When I saw this recipe for white wine sangria in the July issue of Gourmet magazine, I knew I had to make it. I wasn't disappointed when I did; this sangria is phenomenal. It's fresh, fruity, and refreshing without … Also tagged: mint, gourmet, recipes, apples, spanish, drinks, cocktails, grapes, punch, sangria, green grape sangria |
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Happy Hour: Tabasco Tequilayumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 17, 2008 My favorite condiment in the entire world might just be Tabasco hot sauce (DearSugar and I both put it on everything!) — so when I heard the hot-sauce empire was developing its own tequila, I got my hands on a bottle … Also tagged: spirits, cocktails, tequila, spicy, tabasco, margaritas, bloody marys, bloody marias |
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Happy Hour: Bloody Mariayumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 15, 2008 Besides the requisite cup of coffee, my favorite brunch drink is the Bloody Mary. But after trying the Bloody Maria, I think I may need to reconsider. A Bloody Maria is essentially a Bloody Mary made with tequila … Also tagged: recipes, food network, emeril lagasse, drinks, cocktails, tequila, bloody maria |
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Happy Hour: S'Naranja Viño Generoso de Licoryumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 10, 2008 Last weekend I was given a taste of S'Naranja Viño Generoso de Licor. Since it was served in a frozen shot glass and had a rich, tawny color, I figured it was whiskey. However, I was immediately shocked! It wasn't hard … Also tagged: wine, orange, spanish, sherry, sweet wines, s naranja |
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Happy Hour: Sueñoyumsugar -- To die for. - Sep 5, 2008 Cucumber haters beware. This tart yet refreshing cocktail might make you rethink your distaste. When muddled with rosemary, lime juice, and simple syrup, the flavor of the cucumber is subdued, and what remains is the … Also tagged: recipes, drinks, cocktails, tequila, rosemary, cucumber, food and wine cocktails 2008, sueño |