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Bobby Burns

I was searching for a cocktail to bring you this week. I really wanted to mix up a bourbon beverage but since next month is Bourbon Heritage month, I thought I’d wait for that. (That’s right, get ready. In just…

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Gin Fizz

Last week I did a cocktail that had lemon and orange juice in it because the citrus juices are wonderful mixers for the summer time. So, I thought why not continue the trend this week; especially since it’s still summer,…

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Maiden’s Prayer

Summer months call for cool, refreshing cocktails. And to me, cool and refreshing usually means something with fruit juice as its main mixer. My favorite mixer is without a doubt, citrus juice. I don’t care if it’s orange, lemon or…

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Fish House Punch

I’m sure you’re wondering what Fish House Punch has to do with the 4th of July. Well, believe it or not our forefathers created and drank this punch in the 1730’s. The story goes that a group of men built…

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Americano

Next Friday is July 4th so I thought I’d bring you a couple patriotic cocktails over the next two weeks to help celebrate. Today’s option is the Americano, a serious drink that requires a strong palate. This isn’t some sicky…

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Gibson vs. Gimlet

Normally I do one cocktail on Fridays. But today when I was trying to decide what to mix up, I had an interesting conversation with Hubs: Me: Will you drink a Gimlet if I make it for the blog? Hubs:…

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Affinity

The past couple years I’ve made a scotch-based cocktail for Father’s Day. This year I’m doing it again. So, I guess you could say it’s sort of become a tradition here on Kitchy. For those of you who don’t drink…

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Floradora

About a month ago I did a post on a lovely little cocktail called the Rob Roy. This cocktail was created during the time when cocktails were named after Broadway shows. Yes, believe it or not this was not a…

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Red Devil

Last week I did a post on the Rangoon Ruby – a lovely cocktail made with my all time favorite juice – cranberry. I’m such a fan, in fact, last week wasn’t my first post using the popular mixer. I’ve…

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Derby Cocktail

Sound the bugle and grab your nicest hat, the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. That means Churchill Downs will be swarming with people cheering on their favorite steed and enjoying a bourbon-based cocktail. While the Mint Julep is most definitely the…

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Rob Roy

My husband and I love cocktails. When we go out to dinner, we never look at the wine list. Instead we ask to see the cocktail menu, especially if there’s a page (or two) devoted to martinis. My alcohol of…

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