One of our holiday traditions is making a large batch of Smoked Cherry Bounce. It is a wonderful dessert beverage that we give away for the holidays. Although we give away most of the Smoked Cherry Bounce, we always end up with a large amount of leftover whiskey-infused cherries.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Don’t Call Me Shirley Temple”
It can be hard to get up and get moving in the morning. It is even harder during the late winter months. One thing that gets me up in the morning, other than the pesky “work” responsibility, is the chance to see the alpenglow on Pike’s Peak.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Purple Mint Majesty”
A few weeks ago, Alie and I dropped into a local liquor store in Washington, D.C.. We picked up a couple of options to enjoy in our hotel while visiting the area. I wanted to try something that I don’t typically find on the shelf at home.… Read the rest “Old Overholt 114: Review”
Absinthe is a spirit that invokes a lot of myths. Although it was a popular spirit in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, absinthe would be banned in most nations by 1915. The greatly exaggerated rumors that absinthe caused people to hallucinate led to the banning of the spirit.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Mind Eraser”
It has been a whirlwind month since I last sat down to write a formal review. In that time, we packed up our entire life in our old home and moved to a new place.… Read the rest “Brush Creek Railroad Rye: Review”
This year for Thanksgiving, we went back to Arizona to go visit family. While we were there, we also needed to do some work at my mom’s house. Alie is always down for a good home project, but it required a stop to pick up some supplies.… Read the rest “Wild Turkey 101: Review”
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through December. We are definitely feeling the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full force. From wrapping up the end of the year at work, to preparing for the holidays, we’ve been busy.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Holiday Sunrise”
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we snagged a bottle of Wild Turkey to enjoy over the break. It is always a fun choice when I want to mix up what I’m drinking. Wild Turkey is always better than I remember, so it inspired up to pick up a couple of bottles of Russell’s Reserve.… Read the rest “Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye Whiskey: Review”
Applesauce. It is a food that I associate with babies and BBQ. It is easy for toothless children to eat, or it is one of the sides available at the local BBQ joint. However, whenever I have some, I always forget how good it actually is.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Mom’s Applesauce”
From time to time, I just need a really inexpensive bourbon for mixing. Whether we need it for basic cocktails or to make a larger pitcher cocktail, it is useful to have a basic bourbon on hand.… Read the rest “Kentucky Tavern Bourbon: Review”
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