The Zombie is a drink with a bit of mystery behind it. Purportedly created by Don the Beachcomber to revive (read: kill) a hungover businessman, the recipe has found its way into countless cocktail guides, but rarely will you find its page stained from overuse. Many have tried to recreate Don’s signature recipe, [...]
Archive for the 'mint' Category
Jul5
Zombie - Recipe Comparison
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Jun23
Noa Noa
My hosting company has transferred Kaiser Penguin from the Delta server to the Alpha server. I hope this is truly a Brave New World experience, as it has been living on the Delta server.
It looks like they didn’t copy over the most recent version of my wordpress database, but I’m afraid to ask them [...]
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Jun4
Mixology Monday: Mint - Mojito Recipe Comparison
I knew with a mint-flavored Mixology Monday that others might choose the Mojito, so I decided do something a little different. The Mojito is a very fine drink, and perfect for the approaching summer heat. But will just any recipe do? No, I’m on a quest to find the perfect recipe. [...]
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Mar17
Recipe Comparison - Mai Tai
The last bit of snow has melted, and the temperatures have begun their gradual climb into spring, where it will no doubt get cold and snow again. But in hopes that winter has finally averted its icy gaze, I have begun to stock up on rum. Just like food, cocktails seem to situate [...]
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