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An early look at Smuggler's Cove -- Martin Cate's long-awaited San Francisco rum bar. *MarriedWithDinner

An early look at Smuggler's Cove -- Martin Cate's long-awaited San Francisco rum bar.

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The long wait is over: The 2009 edition of the Food & Wine Cocktails annual is here. *MarriedWithDinner

The long wait is over: The 2009 edition of the Food & Wine Cocktails annual is here.

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Tartelette features profiteroles -- cream puffs filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate -- with a boozy surprise inside. *MarriedWithDinner

Tartelette features profiteroles -- cream puffs filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate -- with a boozy surprise inside.

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Recession Proof: Five secrets for keeping cocktail hour rolling -- even when times are tight -- plus a recipe for the venerable Ward Eight cocktail. *MarriedWithDinner

Recession Proof: Five secrets for keeping cocktail hour rolling -- even when times are tight -- plus a recipe for the venerable Ward Eight cocktail.

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Making the French Sin isn't easy. If you can’t be bothered to carbonate your own tea or find a bottle of amber vermouth, never fear: The gentlemen of the Connaught Bar will be happy to oblige. *MarriedWithDinner

Making the French Sin isn't easy. If you can’t be bothered to carbonate your own tea or find a bottle of amber vermouth, never fear: The gentlemen of the Connaught Bar will be happy to oblige.

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Shai Hulud, a spicy drink for Mixology Monday featuring Champagne, homemade ginger liqueur, plenty of Fee's whiskey-barrel bitters, and a garnish straight out of a sci-fi flick. *MarriedWithDinner

Shai Hulud, a spicy drink for Mixology Monday featuring Champagne, homemade ginger liqueur, plenty of Fee's whiskey-barrel bitters, and a garnish straight out of a sci-fi flick.

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The Ktichn offers Golden Star’s White Jasmine Sparkling Tea as a fancy, non-alcoholic option for holiday festivities. *MarriedWithDinner

The Ktichn offers Golden Star’s White Jasmine Sparkling Tea as a fancy, non-alcoholic option for holiday festivities.

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Hangin' at the Hangar One distillery open house, where $30 admission gets you samples of just about everything they make, plus gourmet treats. *MarriedWithDinner

Hangin' at the Hangar One distillery open house, where $30 admission gets you samples of just about everything they make, plus gourmet treats.

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The Aristocrat Swizzle -- a gin-based, tall sour with a Chartreuse float -- was every bit as perfect as the setting in which we encountered it. *MarriedWithDinner

The Aristocrat Swizzle -- a gin-based, tall sour with a Chartreuse float -- was every bit as perfect as the setting in which we encountered it.

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If the thought of a pumpkin-pie martini offends your cocktail sensibilities, here are some festive holiday drinks that don't involve whipped cream, cookie crumbs, or canned squash. *MarriedWithDinner

If the thought of a pumpkin-pie martini offends your cocktail sensibilities, here are some festive holiday drinks that don't involve whipped cream, cookie crumbs, or canned squash.

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The Jacques Rose, made with home-infused pear brandy, homemade grenadine, and homegrown lemons, in honor of MxMo "Made from Scratch" *MarriedWithDinner

The Jacques Rose, made with home-infused pear brandy, homemade grenadine, and homegrown lemons, in honor of MxMo "Made from Scratch"

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Red state or blue state, there will be many folks in a sickly-green state this morning. Luckily, Brandy Milk Punch is a great cure for hangovers... election-induced or otherwise. *MarriedWithDinner

Red state or blue state, there will be many folks in a sickly-green state this morning. Luckily, Brandy Milk Punch is a great cure for hangovers... election-induced or otherwise.

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With the re-introduction of Bols Genever to the US market, it's once again possible to make a proper Holland Gin Cocktail. (And it doesn't hurt that the smokey bottle is drop-dead gorgeous.) *MarriedWithDinner

With the re-introduction of Bols Genever to the US market, it's once again possible to make a proper Holland Gin Cocktail. (And it doesn't hurt that the smokey bottle is drop-dead gorgeous.)

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The Jäger Bomb tastes like cough syrup, it’s loaded with sugar and caffeine, and its main ingredient is made entirely of industrial chemicals. In short, it's a perfect Guilty Pleasure for Mixology Monday. *MarriedWithDinner

The Jäger Bomb tastes like cough syrup, it’s loaded with sugar and caffeine, and its main ingredient is made entirely of industrial chemicals. In short, it's a perfect Guilty Pleasure for Mixology Monday.

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Sage, Elderflower and Cucumber White Sangria from Cocktail Times. *MarriedWithDinner

Sage, Elderflower and Cucumber White Sangria from Cocktail Times.

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Unlike many antique cocktails, Sherry Cobbler's delectable to modern palates; the fresh-fruit garnish and wine base seem downright contemporary. *MarriedWithDinner

Unlike many antique cocktails, Sherry Cobbler's delectable to modern palates; the fresh-fruit garnish and wine base seem downright contemporary.

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In honor of the Enchanted Tiki Room's 45th anniversary, Disney released a commemorative Rongo Bowl. TDIF celebrates with a special recipe using 4 ounces of 80-proof booze! *MarriedWithDinner

In honor of the Enchanted Tiki Room's 45th anniversary, Disney released a commemorative Rongo Bowl. TDIF celebrates with a special recipe using 4 ounces of 80-proof booze!

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The trickiest part of making The Spirit World's Bacchae cocktail might be the shopping: It calls for pisco, Vya vermouth, Parfait Amour, and Suze -- a hard-to-find French bitter liqueur. *MarriedWithDinner

The trickiest part of making The Spirit World's Bacchae cocktail might be the shopping: It calls for pisco, Vya vermouth, Parfait Amour, and Suze -- a hard-to-find French bitter liqueur.

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Liquid Muse 'sustainable sips' classes feature introductions to organic spirits and cocktail recipes like this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita. *MarriedWithDinner

Liquid Muse 'sustainable sips' classes feature introductions to organic spirits and cocktail recipes like this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita.

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Scofflaw's Den takes a trip to Sperryville VA for a tour of the Copper Fox Distillery, home of Wasmund’s Rappahannock pot-stilled, single-malt whisky. *MarriedWithDinner

Scofflaw's Den takes a trip to Sperryville VA for a tour of the Copper Fox Distillery, home of Wasmund’s Rappahannock pot-stilled, single-malt whisky.

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Brew guru Charlie Papazian's angle on Pale Ale: "An American beer classic". *MarriedWithDinner

Brew guru Charlie Papazian's angle on Pale Ale: "An American beer classic".

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Oh Gosh takes a trip to Brooklyn -- a variation on the Manhattan made with rye, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. *MarriedWithDinner

Oh Gosh takes a trip to Brooklyn -- a variation on the Manhattan made with rye, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon.

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The Kitchn offers suggestions for making good sangria, including affordable wine choices and a clever tip for ensuring the best flavor. *MarriedWithDinner

The Kitchn offers suggestions for making good sangria, including affordable wine choices and a clever tip for ensuring the best flavor.

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Sam Mogannam, co-owner of San Francisco's Bi-Rite Market, enjoys promoting offbeat wines from unusual locations; many are organic and sustainable. *MarriedWithDinner

Sam Mogannam, co-owner of San Francisco's Bi-Rite Market, enjoys promoting offbeat wines from unusual locations; many are organic and sustainable.

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How much would you pay for drinks made by master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim paired to Mario Batali's food? The $1,500 price includes Mario's new book... (via Cocktailians.com) *MarriedWithDinner

How much would you pay for drinks made by master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim paired to Mario Batali's food? The $1,500 price includes Mario's new book... (via Cocktailians.com)

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Pairing sake with Mexican food!? Beau Timken -- owner of True Sake, the country's first sake-only store -- likes to thinking outside the bento box. *MarriedWithDinner

Pairing sake with Mexican food!? Beau Timken -- owner of True Sake, the country's first sake-only store -- likes to thinking outside the bento box.

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The stunning site for Bols' new genever (old-school Dutch juniper gin) features gorgeous recipe cards from the Jerry Thomas era, including the Holland House, the Collins, and the Improved Gin Cock-tail. *MarriedWithDinner

The stunning site for Bols' new genever (old-school Dutch juniper gin) features gorgeous recipe cards from the Jerry Thomas era, including the Holland House, the Collins, and the Improved Gin Cock-tail.

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Perfect for iced-tea weather, Tea Forté's tea-over-ice pots are made of heat-resistant glass. They're especially pretty with the tall pyramid bags designed for the pot. *MarriedWithDinner

Perfect for iced-tea weather, Tea Forté's tea-over-ice pots are made of heat-resistant glass. They're especially pretty with the tall pyramid bags designed for the pot.

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Drink Daddy unfolds like an umbrella; spears into grass, snow, sand, or other outdoor surfaces; and holds up to five drinks (stemware, cups, bottles, shakers...) *MarriedWithDinner

Drink Daddy unfolds like an umbrella; spears into grass, snow, sand, or other outdoor surfaces; and holds up to five drinks (stemware, cups, bottles, shakers...)

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Crème Brûlée Stout? Slashfood stumbles on Southern Tier Brewing Company's dessert in beer form -- an odd, but strangely satisfying hybrid. *MarriedWithDinner

Crème Brûlée Stout? Slashfood stumbles on Southern Tier Brewing Company's dessert in beer form -- an odd, but strangely satisfying hybrid.

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Touring Alsace's famed Route de Vin with Lucy's Kitchen Notebook. (Don't miss reading about how they kept their snacks cool.) *MarriedWithDinner

Touring Alsace's famed Route de Vin with Lucy's Kitchen Notebook. (Don't miss reading about how they kept their snacks cool.)

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A book due out in October chronicles the life of the young widow Cliquot who rose to celebrity and fortune on the bubbles of her eponymous Champagne. *MarriedWithDinner

A book due out in October chronicles the life of the young widow Cliquot who rose to celebrity and fortune on the bubbles of her eponymous Champagne.

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Part III of RumDood's tour of Old New Orleans Rum varieties. This time, it's Cajun Spiced Rum, which strikes "a great balance between dry and sweet". *MarriedWithDinner

Part III of RumDood's tour of Old New Orleans Rum varieties. This time, it's Cajun Spiced Rum, which strikes "a great balance between dry and sweet".

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Working class heroes: Sauvignon blanc remains true to its proletarian roots. Tasting notes from $10-$12 offerings. *MarriedWithDinner

Working class heroes: Sauvignon blanc remains true to its proletarian roots. Tasting notes from $10-$12 offerings.

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The Telegraph's "complete guide to British pubs" profiles more than 250 notable public houses all around the UK -- plus one in Paris, just to be safe. *MarriedWithDinner

The Telegraph's "complete guide to British pubs" profiles more than 250 notable public houses all around the UK -- plus one in Paris, just to be safe.

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Chicago Tribune reporters follow the 45th parallel around the globe, taking note of vineyards both legendary and emerging. *MarriedWithDinner

Chicago Tribune reporters follow the 45th parallel around the globe, taking note of vineyards both legendary and emerging.

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Italian wines -- like bubbly Prosecco -- pair perfectly with antipasto. The LA Times suggests offering six vino choices for a mix-and-match party. *MarriedWithDinner

Italian wines -- like bubbly Prosecco -- pair perfectly with antipasto. The LA Times suggests offering six vino choices for a mix-and-match party.

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To become a certified coffee grader, applicants must pass 22 sensory tests rating coffees by taste and smell. Only 395 people worldwide have succeeded. *MarriedWithDinner

To become a certified coffee grader, applicants must pass 22 sensory tests rating coffees by taste and smell. Only 395 people worldwide have succeeded.

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The Kitchn looks at alternatives to traditional natural cork wine closures, from screwcaps to glass stoppers to synthetics. *MarriedWithDinner

The Kitchn looks at alternatives to traditional natural cork wine closures, from screwcaps to glass stoppers to synthetics.

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Chow rounds up Craptails: The 10 Worst Drink Concepts. "Winners" include a durian smoothie (garnished with dirty socks) and a Salmon Colada. Gah! *MarriedWithDinner

Chow rounds up Craptails: The 10 Worst Drink Concepts. "Winners" include a durian smoothie (garnished with dirty socks) and a Salmon Colada. Gah!

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Alcademics hosts the Organic Cucumber Vodka Showdown: Square One Cucumber, Crop Harvest Earth Cucumber, and Rain Cucumber-Lime. 
Whose cuke-sine reigns supreme? *MarriedWithDinner

Alcademics hosts the Organic Cucumber Vodka Showdown: Square One Cucumber, Crop Harvest Earth Cucumber, and Rain Cucumber-Lime.
Whose cuke-sine reigns supreme?

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Esquire's David Wondrich proclaims the Gin Rickey the official drink of (late) summer, dishing out some history and gin-brand suggestions. *MarriedWithDinner

Esquire's David Wondrich proclaims the Gin Rickey the official drink of (late) summer, dishing out some history and gin-brand suggestions.

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Amazon Al Dente proposes a Happy Hour two-fer: Margaritas made with... beer. *MarriedWithDinner

Amazon Al Dente proposes a Happy Hour two-fer: Margaritas made with... beer.

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I like big ice and I cannot lie: NYT shows you where to get the goods to make ginormous glace. *MarriedWithDinner

I like big ice and I cannot lie: NYT shows you where to get the goods to make ginormous glace.

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The Kitchn turns us on to the Palsby carafe. Sturdy, dishwasher safe, and affordable -- but also chic in its simple elegance. *MarriedWithDinner

The Kitchn turns us on to the Palsby carafe. Sturdy, dishwasher safe, and affordable -- but also chic in its simple elegance.

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Tyrell's are known in the UK for their posh crisps -- "potato chips" stateside -- but a new vodka makes use of the the spuds that are too small for frying. (via Dowd's Spirits Notebook) *MarriedWithDinner

Tyrell's are known in the UK for their posh crisps -- "potato chips" stateside -- but a new vodka makes use of the the spuds that are too small for frying. (via Dowd's Spirits Notebook)

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