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Dateline Florida -- 2009
Starting this weekend Rejiggered takes its annual leave to Florida's Gulf coast. Postcard sunsets, fish sandwiches, white sand cooled by the ocean winds -- ample inspiration for some decadent tropical...
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Beefeaters, Bludgeons and Maidens
When I twisted open a new bottle of Beefeater gin, my thoughts ran to an icy cool, shimmering, dry martini -- and I was not disappointed. Beefeater struck a satisfying balance between botanicals and...
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How's Your El Presidente?
My time on Florida’s Gulf Coast has produced a couple of new cocktails, but also other observations for the cocktail enthusiast. For starters, my first read was fellow Washingtonian Eric Felten’sHow’s...
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Sea Foam
Another southwest Florida creation, frothy and particularly inspired by the sea, and not to mention a foray into the time honored technique of using egg white for body in a cocktail.Sea Foam2 1/2 oz...
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Cherry Limeade
While so many alternatives are available, the classic bright red maraschino cherry holds a nostalgia of its own. After all the cherries are gone, it would be a shame to pour the syrup down the drain....
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36%
36%Thirty-six percent -- butterfat, that is. That's what separates heavy cream from all its dairy counterparts, at least those still in liquid form, and that's what makes it such a decadent ingredient...
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Bourbon: The Fountain of Youth (At Least for Me)
Bourbon: The Fountain of Youth (At Least for Me)How exactly is bourbon a fountain of youth? And what is this obscure diagram with the illegible notes?As any lawyer will tell you, answer only one...
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Spooky Halloween Cocktails and Garnishes
Spooky Halloween Cocktails and GarnishesTomorrow night I will be at a clever "candy counting" party hosted by good friends. While the children check and trade their loot, the parents will have a few...
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A Bitter Late Fall's Day
A couple of weeks ago I made another run at seasonal bitters. The fat pomegranates at all the stores were all the inspiration I needed. The ruby color and rummy background present a host of holiday...
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Mixology Monday: Christmas Cheer
Mixology Monday: Christmas CheerThis round of Mixology Monday, kindly hosted by Kevin of Beers in the Shower, carries the theme of "Money Drinks." According to the MxMo announcement post, that means a...
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Rejiggered ... Bakes?
From time to time, I put down the shaker and pick up the sifter or the chef's knife. For Christmas I took a shot at the Hot Chocolate Cake from Fine Cooking magazine, complete with homemade...
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A Rejiggered Sidecar
This weekend a nearby bar did a nice job with a sidecar, but I wanted something more novel and shook up a variation with a smooth hint of apple.Calvados Sidecar2 oz cognac2 oz calvados2 oz Grand...
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O-T Cocktail
MxMo: O-T CocktailThis round of Mixology Monday features cocktails based on or including tea, and is graciously hosted by Cocktail Virgin / Slut. My submission is a gingered tea syrup, which paids well...
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Gingered Tea Syrup
Gingered Tea Syrup2 bags of black tea10 discs of crystallized ginger1 cup waterBring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and ginger to water and steep for 10 minutes....
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Mixology Monday: Rum Punch Party
Thanks to Hobson's Choice for hosting the March round of Mixology Monday.Since we recently returned from a long weekend in New Orleans, I took inspiration for my punch from the hurricane cocktail –...
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Mixology Monday: Roasted Bloody Mary
Mixology Monday: Roasted Bloody MaryMany thanks to Mike McSorley at McSology for hosting April's Mixology Monday. As a home mixologist I haven't experienced the exact scenario he described of having to...
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Summery Petit Sangria
This weekend we hosted the neighborhood happy hour for the first time in years, and I crafted a sangria for our guests. The inspiration was a few bottles of petit syrah I had in my wine rack. Its...
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Grapefruit Tea Bitters
Grapefruit Tea Bitters1 cup boiling waterTwo bags tea (I used Irish Breakfast tea)1/2 red grapefruit, sliced thickly1/2 cup Bacardi 151Steep tea in boiling water for five minutes. Remove and discard...
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St. Croix Cocktail
As always, many thanks to Lindsey of Brown, Bitter and Stirred for hosting the August edition of Mixology Monday. Of course, let's also raise a glass to Paul for rallying the party.My taste for bourbon...
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Pink Sand Cocktail
The credit for this drink goes to Justin of Tucker Point Resort in Bermuda, where my wife and some of her friends discovered it on a recent trip. It's a sweet rummy concoction that matches the pink...
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Minted Syrup
Minted Syrup1 cup white sugar 1 cup boiling water Leaves from 12 or more sprigs of mint (err on the side of more, not less) Stir sugar into boiling water until dissolved. Add mint leaves and muddle....
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SB-60
SB-60 Cocktail 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz minted syrup 2 oz vodka Stir with ice in a double old-fashioned glass. Use cranberry juice ice cubes if you like. Top with sparkling wine.
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Bourbon Challenge
Can anyone recommend -- or even identify -- a 21 year-old bourbon? A good friend of mine is looking for a very particular gift. It has to be 21. Not 20 or 23, fellow Pappy heads.
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A New Direction
Check out my new tumblr site for a different spin on cocktail posts:http://rejiggered.tumblr.com/I hope you enjoy it. This blog will still be around as well.
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Poached Pear Garnish
Enjoy this seasonal poached pear garnish with bourbon or rum this fall -- recipe at the link.
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