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 | As promised, August is going to be filled with reviews of both spirits and spirited books. This week I have two to share, one for some amazing herbal liqueurs and the other for an impressive spiced rum. More to come next week. Cheers! Cocktail of the Week: XUXUBana Bananas and strawberries, one of the best fruit combinations you will find, and that is all that you will find in this easy sunrise-style drink. Featuring XUXU, a strawberry liqueur (substitute if needed), and banana juice, it is simple and perfect for summer. Get the recipe... | |
Check out Zwack and Unicum Liqueurs
You may have heard of Zwack, but what about Unicum? It is the primary label from this line of herbal liqueurs from the House of Zwack and the recipe Zwack was based on. Recently re-released in the U.S. (along with Unicum Plum), but has been available in Europe and is the national spirit of Hungary, it is an amaro that I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with... The review and cocktails
| Captain Morgan Meets Sherry Oak
Captain Morgan is a very familiar name on today's liquor shelves and right now you can find a limited edition bottling that I think you will enjoy. Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Finished Spiced Rum is exactly what the name implies and, honestly, a little sherry may be what spiced rum has been missing all along (at least for me). This one's a keeper, too bad it won't last... The full review
| Learn Your Liqueurs
Liqueurs are those often sweetened, lower proof spirits that come in almost every flavor imaginable and are essential for making almost any cocktail you can think of. Without liqueurs we would have Whiskey and Cokes and Vodka Tonics... no Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Rusty Nails! Liqueurs are useful and there are many to remember, hopefully this list will help you not only distinguish one from another, but find drinks to use them in as well... The liqueur list
| August Cocktail Contest: Lemonade
The contest theme for this month is lemonade and you can share your favorite deconstructed lemonade recipe or a refreshing drink you've made with any lemonade product. Deadline is August 25th, so enter soon... Share your recipe
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