Orangecello, a Homemade Treat!
One of the positive side effects of being locked down from a global pandemic was having the time to experiment
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Bad Bottle? A Corked Overview
I stop at my local wine store once a week, and although I have my favorites, I like to experiment
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Bermuda Mule, a Dark Rum Delight!
You may not have heard of a Bermuda Mule before and that is because I made the name up. I
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The Americano, an Italian Masterpiece
Each summer seems to have a signature drink. Not necessarily a trendy creation, but a classic that somehow has surged
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For the Love of the Metric System
It’s official. The Boozer Blog is international. Those of you who know me would not be surprised by this announcement.
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Mojitos for a Crowd, Yes You Can!
I have a long and sometimes blurred relationship with the mojito. I love them, and I’d like to think they
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Delicious Daiquiri, the 3 ingredient classic
I feel sorry for the daiquiri. Somehow this delicious rum cocktail has been supplanted by its delinquent cousin the “frozen
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Mint Syrup, Make Your Own!
At certain times of the year mint will grow like crazy, and other times, you can only get little containers
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Aviation, a Classic and Trendy Cocktail
The aviation is a drink almost lost to history. That’s how the story has been told. It’s not totally true,
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The Great European Regional Brews
I think we are all thankful that the US emerged from the lite beer dark ages and embraced a full-bodied
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My Take on Value Wines
Growing up in Wisconsin, it’s safe to say I wasn’t exactly surrounded by wine country. There are regional craft wineries
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Paloma, the Other Tequila Classic
Our neighbors to the south really know how to make some tasty cocktails. My first time trying a paloma I
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Tips for Choosing a Great Value Rosé
I love a good rosé. I have friends that I met on a vacation in Spain. Whenever we would dine
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Key Lime Pie Cocktail, Elegant Decadence
What is better than a dessert cocktail? Nothing. Well, that’s assuming you are ignoring your doctor’s dietary advice. Growing up
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Welcome to the Boozer Blog!
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Marc Anthony As it turns
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Make Your Own Limoncello
I don’t remember the first time I tried limoncello, but I do remember the first time I tried limoncello that
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Homemade Ginger Syrup, Yes Please!
As I write this in Chicago, we are entering week four of our coronavirus pandemic lockdown. It is also the
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Lime Drop, a New Classic
The first cocktail I made after I successfully produced my own limecello was a version of the Lemon Drop, made
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Southside, a classic cocktail perfect for summer
Like most cocktails, the origin story of The Southside is debated. One of the origin stories for this drink is
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My take on syrups – Why I make my own
I don’t make my own bread, and I don’t churn my own butter. Until recently, I never cut my own
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The BEST Pitcher of Margaritas
I don’t mean to brag, but these will probably be the best margaritas you’ve ever had. Actually, I guess it
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Limoncello Lemon Drop…mmm, So Good!
The Lemon Drop is the quintessential lemon-first cocktail. Sweet and tangy this cocktail requires a neutral alcohol to let the
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Moscow Mule With Homemade Ginger Syrup
Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law, I have a nice set of copper mugs, the traditional vessel for a Moscow
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Margarita in a Hurry!
I get it. Sometimes you need a margarita now. Not tomorrow. So, my ultimate party pitcher margarita recipe, found here,
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Homemade Limecello
I’ve been making limoncello for about 10 years, but I had not branched out with other flavors of ‘cellos’ until
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