Holy hell. What a week. I spent the first half of the week roasting in 90 plus degree Chicago. It was an insanely fun trip with old college roommates, but walking around the city that hot was less than ideal. We spent a good chunk of time jumping from bar

Happy anniversary week DFO! Has it really been ten years since KSK went #Upforwhatever? I'm glad it did. I forget when I started lurking and eventually going full on commentist, I think it was almost immediately after the split from KSK.   I know it took me a while to get up

Happy Friday all. I made a realization recently that I have been on a gin kick lately. Not that is a bad thing mind you, but I felt like it was time to break the streak of clear liquors (since looking back at recent posts rum and tequila made some

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Happy Friday! No secret I've been on a martini kick lately. However this week I wanted to (pardon the pun) mix things up a bit. Originally I wanted to just use a different garnish, such as a lime and see what that did to the overall flavor profile of a

No fancy intro this week. Jumping right to the beverage! It's been a busy week: Olio Martini 2 oz. Gin (I used London Dry, recipe calls for Plymouth) 1 oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth (subbed Lilet Blanc) Pinch of sea salt or Kosher Salt Strip of lemon peel Extra virgin olive oil for garnish Combine the gin, vermouth,

We've made it. Another week in the books, and we can kick back and relax with a nice drink. This one comes courtesy of Mrs. Sharkbait. Who came across a post on instagram and forwarded it to me. It's a Hanky Panky riff called the Don't Give Up The Ship.

Hello once again, and happy Friday! Being that this week featured Cinco de Mayo, I thought it was best to involve tequila into this week's featured beverage. The drink of choice is from the Waldorf Astoria Bar Book, and it's the South of the Border Martinez. I've made a version

Hooray for Friday! Thankfully after last week's injury I'm doing better but not 100% yet. I even skipped both of my games this week because the ankle still hurts off and on. But, at least 90% of the swelling is gone and I have no issues walking around or standing

Hello and welcome to the weekend. This week's cocktail is quick and easy for good reason. In the dying seconds of my hockey game on Wednesday, while we were getting blown out, I somehow managed to roll or sprain my ankle attempting to make another of my at least 45