Aug25

Original Herb and Bitters Cocktails

Upcoming TDN – Sherry Sherry is one ingredient we have yet to explore for Thursday Drink Night, perhaps because it rarely finds its way into modern cocktails. Sure, dig up some dusty old tomes and you’ll be drowned in it, but what about some new potions? Join us for this week’s TDN ( What’s Thursday […]

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Jun16

Original Muddled Cocktails

Upcoming TDN – Martin Miller’s Gin Thursday Drink Night has had a love affair with gin lately, and I’m pleased to say it’s ending on a sultry note. Martin Miller’s gin is like the triple cream offering on the cheeseboard. You save that last cracker and dot of kumquat-vanilla jam for the final remaining sliver […]

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Jun2

New Vodka Cocktails

Upcoming TDN – Bols Genever Genever may be my favorite new spirit of the year. Combining the coniferous lure of juniper with a proper gentleman’s dose of malt, Genever manages to taste like gin and whisky at the same time. If only other spirit flavor profiles combined in such quizzically alluring ways… like rum and […]

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May21

Are You a Lurker?

It’s de-lurking day! For the third year in a row, I’ve been dragging you bashful, non-commenters out of your hobbit holes to introduce yourself and win something. The past two years have been a great success and we’ve added with style to our community of cocktail enthusiasts. Think we can top the 46 comments from […]

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Apr28

Original Swizzles

Upcoming TDN – Beefeater 24 Gin has been one of the most successful Thursday Drink Night themes, generating a vast array of tasty libations each time its featured. Well, nothing’s being held back this time. In addition to our regular chat room intensity, several of us will be live at the Quarter Bar in New […]

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Apr8

Original Metaxa Drinks

Upcoming TDN – Mount Gay XO Mount Gay Extra Old is one of my favorite rums and offers vast potential for Thursday Drink Night. It’s wonderful on its own and it may be one of the most mixable rums I’ve tried. And to add a high-proof float to the evening, we’ll be crafting original cocktails […]

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Mar6

The Slippery Drink: Convincing the Masses to Like Gin

“I’ll have something without gin or whiskey in it.” I can’t even begin to count the number of times I used to hear this when mixing up drinks for friends. So what did I do? I made them a drink with gin or whiskey. “Oh, that’s really tasty, what’s in it?” “Gin.” Needless to say, […]

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Kaiser Penguin is a cocktail blog featuring original recipes, homemade ingredients, classic cocktails, and tiki drinks.

Why on Earth did you name your blog “Kaiser Penguin?”

It is a well-known fact that penguins are members of high society and enjoy fine cocktails. Our very own kaiser penguin would like me to mention that he also enjoys various treats from the sea.

Contact: rick@kaiserpenguin.com