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Julep

March 21, 2009

For the first time this season, we found fresh mint at the farmer’s market. I knew just what to do. However, instead of typing, I’m going to give you this. It made me a little emo:

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Happy New Year!

January 2, 2009

As promised/threatened, I made the Ford Cocktail that Ted “Dr. Cocktail” Haigh recommended on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. Doc said to Liane Hansen that this is a drink he wants to revive in 2009 and rightfully so. It’s delicious. He describes it as lovely and beautifully balanced, and once again, the doctor’s prescription is right [...]

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I like to have a martini

June 4, 2007

Tonight, apparently, the Dorothy Parker Society is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the death of Dorothy Parker. Newyorkology reports there will be free gin and a reading of her works. I’ve got a bunch of gin remnants in various bottles cluttering my liquor shelves, so this anniversary provides a great excuse for a gin tasting. [...]

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