I am a man who enjoys a nice martini. Nothing froofy, colorful or adorned with a citrus garnishe; but rather a dirty vodka martini. Now there are a couple things that bother me about martinis, the glass being the main issue. In order to properly address my problems with the Martini glass, I am going to drink one, so be right back.
OK, so on my way back to my desk, the martini spilled three times. Perhaps that is because I’m already three deep, or maybe it’s because the glass is ungodly frustrating. The martini glass’s angle almost encourages liquid spillage - the slightest jolt of the arms will cause a spill. [...]
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A new way to gently break the news that bar partrons shouldn’t be driving are popping up around Frankfurt, Germany. They teamed up with a national taxi service to install pressure sensors in the urinals of bars that are used to control a need for speed-type video game mounted on the wall. When you crash, a horrific video of[...]
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It’s the morning after, and you highly regret purchasing three “two-buck-chucks” from Trader Joes. Your hungover from the low quality sugar-infused headache-wine, and wished you sprung for that nice bottle of vintage. But the average consumer can’t afford high quality 20 year aged wines. Thanks to Casey Jones, inventor of the Quantum Wine Ager, we can turn low quality wines or other alcohols into a bottle of vintage, in 30 minutes! I know this is starting to sound like an infomercial, but this thing is a miraculous invention that can easily change the entire wine industry. [...]
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When it comes to absurdly priced alcohol, your usually not paying for the booze so much as the bottle. Louis XIII Cognac has teamed up with designer, Christophe Pillet, that will make you forget about the pricey sauce all together. The limited edition collection is available only at your highest end alcohol retailer, and includes a crystal glass, a silver illuminated(?) serving platter, a crystal candle holder, a display case and of course a bottle of the famous [...]
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There has been a lot of skepticism surrounding this one since its appearance in June of this year. After some investigation, Diamond Estates Wine and Sprits, designed by world renowned, John Alexander and is promoted by Dan Aykroyd. Most people who initially saw the video on the Crystal Skull Vodka website assumed it to be a plug for an up and coming Ghostbusters movie due to Aykroyd’s rant about the supernatural world. [...]
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Looks like Belvedere is at it again, with their signature marketing efforts. Just weeks ago, Belvedere was offering a one of a kind dagger, case, and bottle as a special edition kit. This time around, Belvedere is releasing small batches of Belvedere Intense, a luxury 100 proof vodka. If 80 proof doesn’t really get you buzzing enough, this savory blend definitely will. Belvedere Intense is double filtered through charcoal, which is said to give it the higher strength, but equally smooth flavor. “Belvedere Intense is described as being ideal for creating cocktails. Full bodied and smooth [...]
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It’s a bit early for Christmas shopping, but these gifts will make beer lovers happy on any occasion. These aren’t your usual DIY beer kits, pint sets, or micro brew book. These beer gifts are uniquely kick ass.
Tabasco is taking a new direction to get its beloved hot sauce into the hands of admirers… by mixing it with tequila. Launching in five markets this month Tabasco is testing things out, offering the 750ml bottle for $21.99. Infused alcohol is always a nice way to add a twist or, in this case kick, to your drink. Shots, cocktails, whatever; we see [...]
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