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METROPOLITAN OPERA COCKTAIL CHALLENGE

On Wednesday myself and some local bartenders took part in a fun collaboration with NYC's Metropolitan Opera to present cocktails to their Young Donors prior to the opening on the booze-fueled opera "Tales of Hoffman". Bartenders from Ryehouse, Eleven Madison ...

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WINTER WEDDING COCKTAILS

Looking for a new twist on the classic champagne toast, New York magazine asked local bartenders to create cocktails for a winter wedding. The Taylor Precedent is Raines Law Room contribution, created by myself and co-worker Kyle! The Taylor Precedent 1/2 ...

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MIXING IT UP WITH BENEDICTINE

Benedictine is gearing up for a big year in 2010, when it will celebrate its big 500th anniversary. The liqueur, created by a monk of the Benedictine order, is an ingredient in many classic cocktails. But being 500, ...

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27TH HEAVEN COCKTAILS

In honor of the Yanks winning their 27th World Series, pinstripe-worthy cocktails are popping up in time to celebrate. Check these out. Matsui’s Revenge 1 oz. Bombay Sapphire .25 oz. Rhubarb Sake 1 oz. Fresh Melon Juice Slither of muddled chili Glass ...

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BÄRENJÄGER COCKTAIL COMPETITION

Last night at a secret NYC speakeasy the finals of the Bärenjäger cocktail competition went down, and yours truly was one of the finalists! Myself and about 60 other bartenders submitted recipes online ...

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WINNING RUM RECIPES

On Monday in NYC, Ron Abuelo and Rum Jumbie held a competition at the Rose Club at the Plaza Hotel. They challenged NYC bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to create original ...

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TASTING TRIUMPH

Last week I got a preview of Glenlivet's holiday offering, which is the second release from their Nàdurra line. Their global brand ambassador Ricky Crawford, who is supremely fun and ...

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SKYY WINNERS IN SAN FRAN

During SF's Chefs. Food. Wine. Festival, SKYY Spirits held a competition for the city's top mixologists. After several rounds of competition it was Nick Varacalli of RN74 that came out ...

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CHANNELING JOAN HOLLOWAY

Like a decent chunk of America, I am an ardent fan of Mad Men. Though I've missed on the season premiere because I was at the bar, I stilled channeled my ...