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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Mixology Master? | 12/27/2011 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: Good Day, I have a quick question..How does one become a mixologist? I know this is completely ... A: There is no difference. If someone tries to sell you a course to become a mixologist rather than a ... | ||
| licenca | 11/27/2011 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: I wonder how I can license a cocktail (a cocktail to protect)in Europe(Croatia) A: I am not aware of any actual legal copyright for cocktails in any country. There is a website (for ... | ||
| curious | 7/20/2011 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: what is the standard amount of liquid that most bars & clubs use on preparing cocktail drinks, ... A: It varied from drink to drink and bar to bar. I would say 3 ounces is pretty close to the correct ... | ||
| curious | 7/20/2011 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: what is the standard amount of liquid that most bars & clubs use on preparing cocktail drinks, ... A: Great question! In fact, I am writing an article about just this subject now. The standard pour ... | ||
| lower alcohol spirits? | 6/10/2011 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: Clint With summer I enjoy mixed drinks as opposed to wine or beer. Can you recommend a spirit liquor ... A: Bud, Any type of schnapps or liqueur will be lower in alcohol than standard spirits. Schnapps come ... | ||
| Infused Vodka | 3/23/2011 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: Steven, I'm a fan of infusing my own vodka's. I've tried a few of my own such as jalapeņo-infused ... A: Absolutely great question! Many people get dejected when they try to infuse and it doesn't work. ... | ||
| Layering Kahlua, Baileys | 3/3/2011 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I want to layer Kahlua, Bailey's and a Pina Colada mixed with curacao in a clear shot glass.I have ... A: The liqueur with the highest sugar content and lowest alcohol will fall to the bottom. Kahlua will ... | ||
| Ingredient Suggestions | 2/8/2011 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I've been a professional bartender (more like a bar mascot) for six years now, since I was (legally) ... A: I would highly suggest unfiltered Sake. It is not sweet at all and offers a very "calming" flavor ... | ||
| refrigerated gin | 2/8/2011 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: i have an unopened bottle of gin. can i take it out and let it go back to warm with no problems. ... A: You would be amazed how many times I get this question. Gin is a distilled spirit and it should be ... | ||
| kahlua | 11/20/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I am making candy. Is it better to use kahlua out of the bottle or should I try to find a flavoring ... A: I make candies also and try to blend in the flavor of my favorite spirit to make them interesting. ... | ||
| Disaronno | 10/25/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I am planning a party scheduled 8 months from now. Because of the quantity of alcohol I have to ... A: An unopened bottle of alcohol should last for years! It begins to age when it is exposed to air. ... | ||
| Cocktail Garnish | 10/9/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: For a cocktail that originated in Burma, at a British colonial watering hole, we need a proper ... A: David, I apologize in taking so long to answer. I would make candy rubies or ice rubies as the ... | ||
| Calculating juice for spirits | 9/20/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I was wondering how many gallons of juice we need to buy per 1.75L bottles of spirits. Thank you. A: Figure that each drink will have 2 ounces of alcohol and at least 4 ounces of juice. A good safety ... | ||
| shot | 9/14/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I had a shot in San Antonio, Tx. They called it a purple getco; it was grape in flavor, and I think ... A: Sandra, Sorry to take so long to answer. That is a regional specialty cocktail invented by a local ... | ||
| REMY MARTIN | 8/6/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I have a bottle of Remy Martin 1974 fine champagne cognac boxed with the certificate. It is a ... A: Congratulations! that is a wonderful bottle! I would do some research online and find a high end ... | ||
| estimating drinks for a wedding | 8/5/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: If a wedding is 200 guests and the "norm" is to calculate 4 drinks per person isn't that 800 ... A: First, congratulations! You will be serving many more than just 800 drinks if you have an 8 hour ... | ||
| 100 wedding guests | 8/2/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I am looking for recommendations on supplying our reception with enough hard liquor for 100 guests. ... A: So, you are planning for about 70 adults to have cocktails. I am assuming the reception is going to ... | ||
| vodka press | 7/7/2010 | Skip |
| Q: Why is it called a vodka press? Where did the name come from? A: Ryan: I found this answer for you from another expert. Hope it helps Skip Well, the story I was ... | ||
| Kahlua shelf life | 7/6/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I bought a bottle of Kahlua in Mexico over 12 years ago, its not been opened. Is it still safe to ... A: The bottle of Kahlua should be fine if it has not been opened. Remember, it is mostly alcohol and ... | ||
| Shelf Life of Vodka | 6/15/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I have an opened bottle of Vodka that has been in the refigerator, since the end of April. Is it ... A: It's fine. Vodka can last years! It's 40% alcohol so as long as you don't add anything to it (like ... | ||
| Liquor Storage | 6/2/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I have several bottles of liquor( Grey Goose, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, etc). Does ... A: Extreme temperature changes are never good for any alcohol. Think what would happen if you did that ... | ||
| Smirnoff 100 proof Vodka and Di cupera Amaretto | 4/25/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: My father recently passed and I found both of these bottles in a cabinet. they have both been opened ... A: Throw them out. If they were opened years ago, there is no telling if anything else got in the ... | ||
| margeritta | 4/4/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: i am trying to replicate a margeritta we got at longhorn steakhouse, called silver lighting. tasted ... A: This is a mistake many people make and it's an easy fix. The original recipe for a Margarita is ... | ||
| lemon drops | 3/10/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I need to make lemon drops by the gallon. Do you have a recipe? A: Please tell me this is for a party and not just for you! ha ha Ok, here we go! I get this ... | ||
| Godiva chocolate liquer | 3/6/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: How do I keep godiva white chocolate liquer from curddeling when I mix it with other alcohols to ... A: Godiva, and other thick liqueurs must be shaken if you are adding them to higher alcohol spirits. ... | ||
| margaritas and martinis | 3/2/2010 | Skip |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this, but I have a question about the amount of alcohol that is in ... A: Danielle. To start with, a glass of wine is generally 12% by volume Margs and 'tinis are usually ... | ||
| Hockey Theme Vodka Drink | 2/1/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: Getting ready for the Olympic Parties and heard there was a specific Nashville Hockey Theme drink. ... A: This is a tough one. I have researched this thing for almost a week and cannot find any reference ... | ||
| lo cal | 1/21/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: what is the lowest calorie cocktail that I could order at the bar? Vodka and Cranberry? A: I get this question alot and have asked many people who know much more than me about diet and ... | ||
| Test Tube jello shots | 1/21/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I'm having a 40+ party and would like to serve jello shots. My question is, "How do I make jello ... A: Toni, Great question! Many people attempt to do this for parties but it just does not work without ... | ||
| Well Drinks | 1/12/2010 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: Can you please name the most common well drinks. I'm interested in having a well drink only bar at ... A: Julio, In the bar business, well drinks are generic. If someone orders a "vodka tonic" the ... | ||
| Bulk Shots | 12/13/2009 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: We have made apple pie shots in bulk to give (by the bottle)as gifts. Are there any other bulk ... A: I will depend on the expiration date of the ingredients you use. The liquor used will have an ... | ||
| Cocktail shaker lid | 12/6/2009 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: The lid on my stainless cocktail shaker is stuck after shaking a drink with ice, (the top strainer ... A: Usually this is caused by the temperature change in the metals causing the top to contract against ... | ||
| Cocktail party | 12/3/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I am having a cocktail hour before my wedding. There will be around 20 people drinking for an ... A: First of all, congratulations on your wedding! Cocktail parties are wonderful if done correctly and ... | ||
| pre war cognac | 11/30/2009 | Clint Pitts |
| Q: I have an unopened bottle of GRAND MARNIER IAPOSTOLLE CORDON ROUGE PRODUCE OF FRANCE brought back ... A: Sometimes companies produce special anniversary or special occasion verions of their product. The ... | ||
| Looking for 2 Recipes! | 11/18/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: hoping that you can help me out. There are 2 drinks that I have had in the past and absolutely loved ... A: I get this question all the time and love telling the story. The "press" is short for ... | ||
| grasshopper | 11/16/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I wanted to make a grasshopper drink for a friend of mine but she's lactose intolerant... do creme ... A: First things first. Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao are made from mint leaves and cocoa beans ... | ||
| Martinis | 11/11/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I would like to know the measurements for making a pitcher of martinis. ANSWER: Hello Jan, I ... A: "Pitcher" is pretty vague. Let's just assume you are using a 750 mil bottle of vodka. for Apple ... | ||
| Making a Baltmore Zoo | 11/10/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: What's in a Baltimore Zoo? What's the difference between it and a Buffalo Zoo? A: They are 2 completely different drinks. The best way to answer your question is to show you the ... | ||
| Martinis | 11/9/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I would like to know the measurements for making a pitcher of martinis. A: I assume you are asking about traditional vodka or gin martinis. A good rule of thumb is 9 parts ... | ||
| Banana Monkeys | 10/22/2009 | Steven Calabro |
| Q: I have been to Cancun a few times. I am not a big drinker, but I loved there banana monkeys. My mom ... A: Wow does that take me back! A banana monkey cocktail - for all intents and purposes is a chocolate ... | ||
Steven Calabro
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions dealing with alcohol and cocktails and their preparation. I cannot answer wine questions.
Experience
I have been a bartender for over 20 years. I have competed internationally and a judge in many cocktail contests. I have been a consultant and drink designer for the past 5 years.
Publications
www.eatdrinkordie.com
Education/Credentials
I have been mixing and designing cocktails for over 20 years in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Great Britain, Australia and the Czech republic.
Awards and Honors
Judge for Bacardi's "South Bay shakeoff", consultant for www.eatdrinkordie.com, ratedorhated.com and Izze sparkling waters. I was a finalist in the first 42 Below Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand.
Past/Present Clients
42 Below Vodka, Bacardi Brands, Grey Goose Vodka, Izze sparkling juices
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