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Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth, and one of the shortest lived.
-DeVoto, Bernard
In Harper's Magazine, Dec.
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.
-Epstein,JuliusJ
Humphrey Bogart as ...
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Ho Ho Ho! Holiday cocktail time is here, and gin is perfect for the season. Uninitiated party-goers may complain that gin tastes too "piney" for them. However, this time of year that juniper flavor is perfect next to your Christmas tree.
Traditional gins are best for for your holiday gin cocktails, including ...
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Thursday, November 24th, 2011
The holidays are fast approaching and at Wired Gin, and that means an opportunity to consider bar gifts for friends and family. Whether you celebrate Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and/or Festivus, what could bring a more festive spirit to the season than a finely crafted cocktail using the best ...
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Monday, October 17th, 2011
The recent revival of cocktail culture and the sudden American interest in new flavors -- viz: orange Kit Kats, purple Mountain Dew, chipotle Doritos, chicken on pizza -- are probably the two main factors in the wave of new gins on the market following the resurgence of gin's popularity to ...
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
The history of American cocktails after World War II is very much a tug of war between gin and vodka. As gin's popularity waned, and the ingredients used in gin cocktails became obscure, vodka soared on the strength of its marketing campaigns, its mixability, and the ease of hiding it ...
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Monday, June 27th, 2011
Just as people have high-society and animals have pedigrees drinks also have hierarchy. Pimm’s No. 1 Cup sits fittingly high atop the rungs of the drinking ladder. A favored summer drink of the British, Pimm’s cup is often quaffed during sports events such as Wimbledon and The Royal Henley Regatta, ...
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
It may not be gin & tonic time yet, but we're well on our way. As the crocuses bloom and we raise our heads from winter hibernation, let's not forget that gin can add so much to springtime! Here are a few recipes that explore the green, flowery, earthy and even ...
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The leaves are falling and we're all thinking about spooky ghosts, picking apples, killing turkeys and autumn gin cocktails. These increasingly darker, cooler days call us to transition from outdoor garden parties to creative indoor cocktail parties. Avoid Pumpkin-tinis and other creepy sweet concoctions. Instead, try some of these tasty recommendations ...
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
It's nearly summer - and Gin & Tonic season! So, why not make your own tonic water?
The Gin & Tonic has probably has the richest history of any gin beverage. Tonic water's history in Europe dates back to the 1600's, but it has been in use far longer by the ...
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
In the recent article Gin Time, Cheers Magazine reports on the increasing popularity of gin, attributing it to a combination of classic cocktails and the rise of New Western gins like Bluecoat, Beefeater 24 and Aviation. They have it half right. Classic cocktails are the foundation of gin's rise in popularity. Interest in all ...
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