If there’s one thing that everyone knows about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is that those guys love mixing up a tasty cocktail. Wait, actually, it’s doubtful anyone would know how much the government workers adore a properly made martini, as evidenced by a 1974 document with a detailed chart on how to make 21 different cocktails, complete with diagrams. [More]
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U.S. Forest Service Issued Detailed Chart For Mixing 21 Cocktails In 1974 Government Document
By 4.3.15
Three Cocktails Hacks You Can Prepare On The Fly In Mid-Air
By 5.2.14
Not willing to settle for a lackluster Bloody Mary from the airline drink cart? You don’t have to. We’re not all expert mixologists and there’s a distinct lack of fancy shmancy cocktails options when you’re flying, but luckily there are smarter people out there with all the right answers. Check out three cocktail hacks anyone can use to spice things up in mid-air. [Bon Appetit] [More]
The Cheesecake Factory: Where 150 Calories Is A "Skinny" Drink
By 1.18.11
Last spring, the folks at the Cheesecake Factory were responsible for two of the nine items on this list of the most calorific meals in America. Perhaps the restaurant chain can’t fit into its pants anymore, because it is about to introduce a line of (somewhat) slimmed-down cocktails to go with your 2,500-calorie pasta entree. [More]
Somebody On The Set Hates Sandra Lee
By 3.9.10
Here is a video of the Food Network’s Sandra Lee telling people to mix cream, lemonade and vodka to make a “delicious, sweet treat.” From the look on her face, we suspect this is a lie. Also, when you put accidentally put cream in tea that has lemon — it curdles (sigh). This leads us to further suspect that someone hates Sandra Lee. [More]
Tap Icer Demo
By 8.18.06
Here’s an exciting way to save time when cracking ice, the Tap-Icer! Found this in a drawer here in the Poconos. They’re supposed to be good for crushing ice for martinis and mixed drinks.
Undiluted Drink? That’ll Be Another Buck.
By 7.28.06
I love scotch. And when I order one, I always get somewhat annoyed by the pleb bartender who asks me if I want it with ice. Doesn’t he know that a fine single-malt should never be served with scotch, or watered down, unless with a mere thimbleful of spring water from the very locale in which the whiskey was distilled?
