Recently, the entire Consumatorium staff went on a field trip to the Hemingway Bar in Prague, Czech Republic. Not only is the Hemingway Bar a fabulous craft bar, but they specialize in their namesake’
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Tools of the Trade II
In our previous Tools of the Trade post, we laid out the basic tools for the bar. As we’ve mixed drinks – both old and new – for the blog, though, we thought that we should add some of the tools that
Blueberry Smash
Here at Consumatorium labs, we are dedicated to the research of the finest cocktails that anybody can make. Recently, a friend asked for suggestions for drinks made with blueberries, which are now fre
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Auld Alliance
The Auld Alliance was an alliance between Scotland and France in the late Middle Ages, primarily against England. This cocktail is the latest in my quest to finish off nearly empty bottles from my bar
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Cocktails for an Outing
Sometimes the amateur mixologist is called upon to prepare cocktails for an outing, such as a picnic, road trip, or camping trip. Since you cannot have your entire bar available in such circumstances,
Mint Simple Syrup
In some ways this is almost too simple to devote a post to, but I know that I resisted making syrup for a while, so my hope is that describing how easy it is will help you take the plunge.
Mint Simple
Pineapple Infusion
Infusing Vodka with pineapple is a similar process to infusing it with Hot Tamales candy, it’s just a little more difficult to prepare and takes a bit longer. Don’t let that put you off. Yes, you need
Pomegranate Margarita
You know how it is when you walk into a run-of-the-mill bar and ask for a margarita on the rocks? Odds are you’ll get some sickly sweet drink that’ll knock your head back and will taste more synthetic
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Testing Quantities
One of the challenges for the amateur mixologist is trying to find the right ratios of ingredients. Even with classic cocktails, you can find recipes with a range of ratios, and you need to decide how