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"When I read about the evils of drinking....I gave up reading." - Henny Youngman
"Do not allow children to mix drinks.
It is unseemly and they use too much vermouth." - Steve Allen
"If you drink - don't drive. Don't even putt" - Dean Martin
"Whenever someone asks me if I want water with my Scotch,
I say, "I'm thirsty, not dirty" - Joe E. Lewis
| | VODKA | RUM | Vodka is a clear, colorless, unaged liquor "made from ethyl alcohol from agricultural origin". Originally made in Russia from potatoes, vodka is usually made from corn, wheat or rye. Vodka’s transparent color and taste make it a versatile ingredient in many classic cocktails; the screwdriver, bloody Mary and vodka martini. When served straight, vodka should always be ice-cold.
More About Vodka | Distilled from fermented sugarcane juice or molasses. Most of the World’s rum comes from the Caribbean. It is used in cocktails including the Cuba Libre, mai tai, daiquiri and pina colada.
More about Rum | | WHISKEY / SCOTCH | GIN | Made from grains such as barley, rye or corn. There are many varieties of whiskey, including scotch, bourbon and rye. Great straight up or on the rocks, with a spritz of soda or the classic whiskey sour.
More about Whiskey | Although mainly from grains such as barley, corn or rye, it is juniper berries that give gin it’s distinctive taste. With just a touch of vermouth, and garnished with a green olive, gin is the basis for the classic martini --- shaken or stirred.
More about Gin | | TEQUILA | BRANDY | The tangy taste of Tequila originated in Mexico, where it is made from the sweet sap of the agave plant. It is the main ingredient in the ever popular margarita - with or without salt.
More about Tequila | The name "brandy" comes from the Dutch brandewijn, meaning "burned (distilled) wine." The real reason for using a stemmed, pear shaped snifter....is it is warmed by the hands, brandy releases it’s delightful aroma
More About Brandy | LIQUEURS | COGNAC | These sweet treats are made from spirits (such as brandy, rum, or whiskey) infused with flavoring from ingredients such as seeds, fruits, herbs, flowers, nuts or spices. Originally developed as after-dinner drinks, liqueurs also play an important role in many cocktails.
More about Liqueurs | Simply put Cognac is a white wine produced and double distilled into an eau-de-vie, then aged to produce the cognac and bottled. Cognac is aged in Limousin oak casks (barrels). It's aging period is between 2 to 50+ years.
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