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Sharkbait - April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

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Rigged elections? Cheating? In Boston? Shocking, I know. But that is how the Ward 8 was born. The drink was named after Boston's 8th Ward, which was located in the neighborhood now known as the West End. A bar called the Locke-Ober created the drink in 1898 in homage to

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Sharkbait - April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

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Happy Friday everyone. The warmer weather is finally upon (most of) us, especially in the Northeast. With the temperatures rising, I thought it was time to add some heat to my cocktails and explore some spicy beverages. My first thought was a drink I've had numerous times at a bar

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Sharkbait - March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

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Gin or vodka? Shaken or stirred? Garnish? I can't think of a cocktail that has more variations, and sparks more debate than a martini. Arguments over what goes into it, is it shaken or stirred (Thanks Ian Fleming) are commonplace, and any source you choose to check will probably tell

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Sharkbait - March 22, 2019March 22, 2019

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Happy Friday drinkers. Hopefully the majority of you are working from home watching the tournament, debating on daydrinking options. I feel an obligation to provide some inspiration in this area. This week, we're breaking out the rum and making El Presidente. This recipe is a request from a friend who I'm trying

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Sharkbait - March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

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Think back to the Remember the Maine post. The PDT Cocktail book had a side note on the history of the cocktail, that came from Charles H. Baker and his book "The Gentleman's Companion: Being an Exotic Drinking Book. Or, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker, and Flask".  When organizing

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Sharkbait - February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

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So I somehow ended up on the email distribution list for Liquor.com. Not that I am in any way, shape or form complaining about this. Last week, I got an email blast with the following subject line: "Yes, You Can Drink Gin in Winter".  My initial reaction was one of

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Sharkbait - February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

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Welcome back cocktail enthusiasts. This week, you're getting a bonus history lesson with your tasty beverage, because this week, we're remembering the Maine. The USS Maine was an armored battle cruiser sent by the United States to Havana in 1898 to look after American interests during the Cuban War of Independence.