Category Archives: Libations

Xmas Qualms | What to Cook With Vintage Cocktails

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This time of year we cull for our best spir­its. The hol­i­day mood enables us to bring cheer to those near and dear. For those who set our tables and to those who fill our bel­lies we are thank­ful. We thank the Good Lord for all his bless­ings and hol­i­day cheer. Don’t be afraid, carry on new­bie; …Read More »

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Lifestyle: All That Sparkles Is Not Champagne

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  If you choose to join the God of the grape har­vest in his trance-inducing quest to lib­er­ate human­ity, you shall pre­pare to make the Cham­pagne region of France your new abode. To all nymphs: “Come hither” says Diony­sus. Cham­pagne is one of the world’s most famous wines, beloved by …Read More »

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Libation | Cucumber Collins

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There’s no escape from the heat. I was in New York and temps were up to 100. I got back to Chicago and it was 90 with humid­ity. The Summer’s heat­ing up and we need to cool down. With a buzz. I’ve always liked a Tom Collins. It’s crisp, refresh­ing and …Read More »

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Libation: The Manhattan

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It was frigid when I stepped out­side, but I was feel­ing mel­low, con­tent. I had left Old Town Social after a few Manhattan’s, the mood still lin­ger­ing. I was doing good, mid win­ter noth­ing but a rumor. I had planned to be there for only a short while and needed some­thing …Read More »

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Libation: The Old Fashioned

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I was in the mood for some­thing to unwind the day’s bur­den. We had about a hour before our table was ready, so I wanted some­thing strong but mel­low. Usu­ally, I’d get a John­nie Walker Black on the rocks, but my buddy sug­gested an Old Fash­ioned. I hadn’t had it …Read More »

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