One of the things I really wanted to do on my recent visit to Curaçao was to tour Landhuis Chobolobo, the factory that produces the island’s eponymous drink: Genuine Curaçao Liqueur. After all, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Curaçao?” Caribbean? Maybe. Snorkeling? Perhaps. Colorful cocktails made with […]
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Fabulous Faux-tinis Add Flavor to National Martini Day
Today is National Martini Day. A day to celebrate that all-American concoction of gin and vermouth. But what if you don’t like gin or vermouth…or olives, for that matter? Well, there are a number of variants on the classic martini that are created with other spirits as well as flavored liquors and fruity ingredients. You […]
Celebrate National Martini Day
“Shaken, not stirred.” We all know this famous line from many James Bond movies. It’s how our spy hero preferred his martinis. And this Thursday, June 19, bartenders across the country will probably be hearing that phrase over and over and over again, much to their chagrin, as we celebrate National Martini Day. But what […]