TDN: Mandarine Napoleon – Vote for the best drink!

The Thursday Drink Night theme last night was Mandarine Napoléon, a cognac based tangerine liqueur that has been compared to Grand Marnier, but brighter and cleaner. The original recipe was indeed formulated for Napoleon in 1802, although it was not bottled commercially until 1892. We were joined by...

May 28th, 2010 | Drink | Read More

TDN: Kahlúa -Vote for the best drink!

The Thursday Drink Night theme last week was Kahlúa – everyone’s favorite coffee liqueur from Mexico. Never gone beyond pouring it in your coffee, or White/Black Russians? Well, here are some different and creative uses for that old bottle of Kahlúa. Citrus and coffee, 2 drinks with Fernet...

May 24th, 2010 | Drink | Read More

TDN: Dark Rum – Vote for the best drink!

The Thursday Drink Night theme last week was Dark Rum and we all got our molasses on and shook up these originals. Check out the recipes then vote! (Poll below recipes) Ugly Duckling: 2 oz Gosling’s Black Seal rum, 3/4 oz cane syrup, 1/4 oz Chartreuse, 3/4 oz lime juice, 2 dashes Peychaud’s...

April 28th, 2010 | Drink | Read More

TDN: Gin and TDN: Spiced Rum – Vote for the best drink!

The Thursday Drink Night theme last week was Spiced Rum, and the week before was Gin. So I’m putting up 2, that’s right 2, polls so everyone can finally vote twice! I know you’ve all wanted to. Check out the recipes then vote! (Poll below recipes) Gin Brass Tacks: 1 1/2 oz gin, 3/4...

April 19th, 2010 | Drink | Read More

TDN: Casa Noble – Vote for the best drink!

The Thursday Drink Night theme last week was Casa Noble tequila. Specifically, their Crystal, or blanco. We were joined in the chat room by Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo, a founding partner of Casa Noble, all the way from Jalisco, Mexico! He graciously answered our many questions and even shared...

April 7th, 2010 | Drink | Read More