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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| banana monkeys | 10/22/2009 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I have been to Cancun a few times. I am not a big drinker, but I loved there banana monkeys. My ...
A: That's a new drink for me, but here are a couple of recipes I found. ...
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| angostura bitters indefinite shelf life | 10/21/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: indefinite shelf life even if refrigerated? can I store at room temperature even if refrigerated ...
A: I have never had a bottle of Bitters go bad. The main ingredient is Alcohol, glycerin and ...
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| liqueurs | 10/13/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: Is B & B a before dinner liqueur or an after dinner liqueur? If neither, what are some before and ...
A: Great question! B & B stands for Brandy and Benedictine and was created at the world famous "Club ...
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| frozen drinks | 9/28/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: I am making frozen margaritas for a wedding. How far in advance can I make them and put them in the ...
A: I like this question because many people ask it. YOU CANNOT FREEZE A BLENDED MARGARITA! They MUST ...
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| Pressed drinks | 9/20/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: So, I just read the definition of a "pressed" drink on here and from what I understood, a pressed ...
A: Apparently the new craze is for people to order classic cocktails with no knowledge of what exactly ...
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| bulk lemon drop martini recipe | 9/10/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: I saw your bulk martini recipes and wondered if you could please post a bulk recipe for lemon drop ...
A: When you say "bulk" I assume you mean about a gallon. This recipe will work for a gallon. I ...
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| making a menu. | 9/10/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: I'm bartending in a restaurant with a nice bar near the front entrance. However, the bar is always ...
A: I have been in your situation before! There are many things you need to consider but let's go over ...
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| cocktail glasses | 8/26/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: Who invented the Martini glass, that is the perfect thin wall inverted cone on a stem. It looks ...
A: The answer as to who exactly designed the classic martini glass is pretty much a mystery. The V ...
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| Storage of Vodka | 8/24/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: Can you please tell me how and what temperature Vodka should be stored ?
A: This question comes up more than you think. Vodka is usually 40% alcohol. Because of this, it ...
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| Alcohol | 8/19/2009 | Steven Calabro |
Q: What is "Rot-gut" whiskey?
A: I love this question because there is so much misinformation about it out there. The popular (but ...
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| wine vs. vodka | 4/6/2009 | Skip |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this, but which is stronger, wine or vodka? Thanks ANSWER: Danielle, ...
A: Danielle; A martini, on the average contains 1 1/2 oz vodka and a dash of vermoth. With the ...
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| Amaretto | 2/17/2009 | Skip |
Q: What can I use with Amaretto besides coke? Thanks!
A: There a lot of amaretto drinks, I'll attach a few and let you get an idea of what is available, if ...
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| Lemon Drop Martini | 1/29/2009 | Skip |
Q: I need a receipe for a lemon drop martini made with tuwaka Thanks
A: Karen Here is on recipe that I have Hope it's what you are looking for: Tuaca Lemon Drop recipe ...
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| apple martini | 1/26/2009 | Skip |
Q: I am having a party and want to have a couple of different kind of fruity martinis ready for the ...
A: Cindy, Here are some recipes, hope they help I have listed recipes for 25 and 10 of each: 1] Apple ...
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| cocktail name | 1/20/2009 | Skip |
Q: I have enjoyed a simple drink since a vacation in Mexico, but do not know what i should call it. ...
A: Leigh, The drink is a Kier Royale. Here is the recipe: 1/2 shot Creme de Cassis Champagne Simply ...
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| Cognac | 1/19/2009 | Skip |
Q: I have a unopened bottle of Cognac L'Or de Martell - 24 Carat Gold that I am interested in selling. ...
A: Lisa MARTELL L'OR Cognac L'Or is the result of the alchemy between gold cognac. A blend of ...
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| Margaritas | 11/24/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I was wondering how long margaritas can go un-refridgerated. One type has sweet and sour in it and ...
A: While being unrefrigerated will most likely not affect the taste or the alcohol. Standard food ...
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| Acidity of | 11/23/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: Help! We are returning to St. Thomas this summer for our 25th anniversary. We enjoy rum punches but ...
A: My first recommendation would be an over the counter antacid or heart-burn medicine so that you can ...
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| NITROGEN OXIDE | 10/30/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT USING NITROGEN OXIDE TO FREEZE ALCOHOL?
A: I can tell you I have no experience in this area, but that is probably not the answer you are ...
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| rum safety | 10/28/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I have a bottle of rum that was poured into a beautiful glass decanter about 7 years ago..Is the rum ...
A: It is most likely perfectly fine to drink. Especially if the decanter has a good seal on the ...
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| Gilligan's Island | 10/21/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I was in Nashville, and went on the General Jackson showboat. They served a cocktail on there called ...
A: I searched online and through some of my recipe books. I got the same results as you did. All the ...
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| Kummel | 10/9/2008 | Skip |
Q: I recently was given a bottle of something labeled "Lauche Kummel", 70 proof made with Dutch caraway ...
A: Roger, Hope I don't overload you with info. Kummel ...
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| Fairytale themed drinks | 9/23/2008 | Skip |
Q: Some friends and I are having a Halloween party, and we're dressing up as fairytale, primarily ...
A: Lydia, Here are a couple of recipes that should work for you: Fairytale recipe serve in Highball ...
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| Banana Drinks | 9/22/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I'm looking for one or two good recipes for cocktails including banana liqueur that are primarily ...
A: Here is a link to a site I use. It is simply a bartenders message board, but a great place to ...
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| Whiskey | 9/19/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: Is there anywhere you can buy a full size barrel full of whiskey or bourbon? And where would it be ...
A: Interesting question. First time I have heard it. I was not even sure if it was possible at first. ...
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| shelf life | 8/26/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I recently found our that Bailey's Irish Cream had a short shelf life and had to throw out a full ...
A: Cream based liqueurs can go bad, as you found out. Liqueurs that are high in sugar content often ...
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| mixers, etc. for wedding | 8/21/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I am desperate to know approx. how many mixers to get for our wedding (in 2 weeks!!). We are having ...
A: This would be my suggestion, this based on ~2 alcoholic drinks per adult guest. If you expect them ...
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| bartending and inventory | 8/14/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: approx how many shots can you get out of your basic bottle of liquor you would use at a bar
A: Most bottles used behind a bar are either 1 litre or 750 ml. One litre is 33.8 fl oz. and a 750 is ...
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| ingredients list | 8/9/2008 | Skip |
Q: Can you tell me the exact ingredients list with all additives, sugars, etc... for Jose Cuervo Golden ...
A: Jerri This is what I have in my collection: Golden Margarita ...
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| natinol whiskey's. | 7/16/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: I'm interested in a Canadian whiskey but I have experienced American whiskeys and dislike them. I ...
A: While all whiskie's have a similar flavor there are nuances which differentiate each. Your best ...
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| Copenhagen Mary | 7/14/2008 | Skip |
Q: Which liqueur is the base for a Copenhagen Mary?
A: Lynda, I can find no reference to a drink called copenhagen mary, I do have several recipes for ...
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| glasses for mixed drinks | 7/11/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: what size glasses do you typically use for beer, wine and mixed drinks (for a wedding reception)?
A: While glass sizes vary the general rule for size of a drink is: 12 oz of beer - often served in 14 ...
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| wedding bar quantities | 6/30/2008 | Clint Pitts |
Q: We would like to know how much liquor and mix to buy for our daughter's wedding this weekend.There ...
A: Here is an excerpt from "The Everything Bartender's Book" written by a friend of mine: "Calculating ...
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| frozen martinis | 6/27/2008 | Skip |
Q: How do I make a frozen white chocolate martini? I had one in a bar once and it was delicious!
A: Elizabeth, Here is one recipe. Don't know about the frozen. Godiva Chocolate Martini recipe ...
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