BevX Cocktail List
The Blackthorn is a lovely old Whiskey cocktail that is in the Manhattan family relying on a base of Whiskey. However, we find the Blackthorn to be more than just a Manhattan with a unique twist. The deep and mellow flavors of Irish Whiskey provide the perfect canvas for the supporting ingredients a...
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This classic winter cocktail can soothe us and at times heal us with its warmth and clever dose of Brandy and smoky paprika laced honey. It can be made with great ease and requires no special skills or ingredients. Be sure to brew your tea (loose is best) and use a quality honey....
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This simple cocktail can be made easily in the home or at the bar. The dry apple and Sherry flavors ideally compliment the rich flavors of Irish Whiskey. It is ultra refreshing in winter and is an ideal aperitif. You may notice that we are fond of matching Sherry with Whiskey in cocktails. We ar...
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This classic winter cocktail can soothe us and at times heal us with its warmth and clever dose of Whiskey. It can be made with great ease and requires no special skills or ingredients. Be sure to brew your own black tea (loose is best) and use a quality honey....
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I've said it a thousand times and I'll say it again, just because it's warm outside you don't have to abandon Whiskey cocktails. All that is needed is a little ingenuity creating drinks with fresh and refreshing flavors that are in favor in the spring and summer months. The small addition of fres...
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This complex yet refreshing cocktail utilizes the deep and mellow flavors of blended Irish Whiskey in an unexpected way by marrying it with flavors from south of the border. I absolutely love the flavor of tamarind and the sodas made with this unique fruit. (Tamarind soda can be found in most eve...
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This week we feature a cocktail that we dare say is one that has been enjoyed by more readers than any other that we have featured. The Irish Coffee can be made with ease at home and the bar. On a cool and damp evening there are few drinks that can warm you from head to toe like a well-made Iris...
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The Moscow Mule has made a momentous comeback in the past five years or so. What's the attraction? Is it the cool copper mugs or is it the refreshing taste of ginger? I vote for the ginger (although the mugs are pretty cool). In my view the vibrant and peppery nature of ginger overwhelms the sp...
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There are countless variations of the classic Manhattan; some good, some bad, and some beyond description. Recently I rediscovered this variation that I mixed up some years ago when asked to make a version utilizing Irish Whiskey. This drink was a great a hit and became a staple winter warmer. I...
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