Mixology Monday

It’s late February and for most of us in the chillier parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the whole idea of “winter” is a bit old by now. But take heart: as you eye the weather report for news of the next blast of snow and tooth-cracking cold, the next Mixology Monday is coming up quick, [...]

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I don’t know how the weather is right now where you live, but here in Seattle it’s cold –the nasty, January type of wintery grey that makes you forget such a thing as summer even exists. Fortunately for all of us putting up with frigid weather, there are flips to help us through the season, [...]

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The holidays are bearing down quick, and it’s the time of year when holiday and office parties are bringing cocktail novices to the bar, struggling with what to order.
Let’s help them out. December’s Mixology Monday will be hosted by Chris Amirault at eGullet on December 13, and Chris has suggested for the theme, “Like That? [...]

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There were around 25 participants for November’s “Forgotten Cocktails” Mixology Monday, hosted by Dennis at Rock & Rye. Entries ranged from relative rarities such as Curacao Punch and the Automobile cocktail, to drinks recently rescued from obscurity, such as the Pegu Club and the Twentieth Century.
Head over to Rock & Rye for the full roundup, [...]

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I know, I know, we missed October — ’twas the case of the incredible disappearing host.
BUT — Mixology Monday is back this month, and the next round takes place November 22. Hosting this round is Dennis at Rock & Rye, and for the theme Dennis has selected: Forgotten Cocktails.
Here’s his take:
The challenge this month is [...]

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