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Sean Ludford
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Jun
Jun
Jigger Me This…
Jigger me this; when is a shot not a shot? Answer: when it’s not measured. There is an ongoing debate in the bartender/mixology world concerning the practice of “free pouring” versus measuring. I won’t keep you in suspense regarding my opinion on the matter. I strongly and without doubt or reservation vote for measuring. Since I live in Chicago I reserve my civic right... read more
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May
May
New Reviews for May 31, 2017
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX May, 31, 2017. Click the links to get the score and the full analysis of each beverage. Every Wednesday we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.) We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.... read more
30
May
May
Top Five Vodka Cocktails
Vodka is so agreeable that it mixes with virtually anything or nothing at all. To be truthful, we prefer the later – super-chilled Vodka served neat with plenty of pickled vegetables, ham, smoked fish, and/or caviar. We know that we will hear from plenty of you asking why the Vodka Martini is not included on our list. The answer is simple – the Martini is a Gin... read more
30
May
May
South Korea invents ice cream-based hangover cure
Source: Clifford Coonan Beijing, Irish Times A chain of South Korean convenience shops is offering cold comfort to those recovering from over-indulgence in alcohol with the introduction of an ice-cream bar that claims to cure hangovers. It’s called the Gyeondyo-bar, which translates as “hang in there”. The ice cream contains 0.7 per cent oriental raisin tree fruit juice, which is a common hangover cure... read more
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May
May
Polpette alla Romana (Roman-Style Meatballs)
Polpette – aka meatballs – is a staple in much of Italy and can be found on the menu at any old-school restaurant in Rome. Polpette is served as both an antipasti (appetizer) and as a secondi (main course). Like many so many classic foods in Italy that elevate the simple to something sublime with seemingly no effort at all. Americans and Italians both... read more
