I think this would be a marvelous thing to have: RANSOM OLD TOM GIN - Shoppers Vineyard

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I was wondering if any of you fine people have purchased any absinthe, or any other liquor, from DrinkUpNY.com? Do they process orders in a reasonable time, and pack the bottles carefully?

Wednesday's project was making some sirop de gomme, aka gum syrup. Before prohibition, gum syrup was the preferred sweetener for use in fine cocktails. After prohibition, bartenders had forgotten it's benefits, and used simple syrup instead, as it is cheaper to make. After all, all gum syrup is nothing but simple syrup made with gum arabic ( Read more... )

75 years ago today, the greatest threat to individual liberty the Republic ever faced was defeated, and the tyranny of the Volstead Act was cast aside. Oddly enough, we have the Mormons of Utah to thank for being the required 33rd state to ratify the repeal ( Read more... )

I am in a very happy place right now. I went to my favorite neighborhood restaurant for a couple of drinks and some dinner, and I hit on a perfect combination for me. Sure, the bartender is cute, but she also knows her stuff. I know I can order a Manhattan there, and not have to ask if they have any sweet vermouth. Now, a couple of well made ( Read more... )