Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while might recall the amaro comparo we did a while back, Amari Throwdown. In it I stated that Fernet-Branca was, “awful . . . just awful.” So you mi
Dog Sled Accident
Bourbon and Amaro. That’s it. I could end this blog post here, and you could probably figure it out, and it will be good. But if I did that I probably wouldn’t be earning my keep. I first tried this d
Barrel Aging Cocktails – Part II
Note: This is the second part of a series on aging cocktails in oak barrels. You can find the first part here.A few months ago, I started the process of aging cocktails in barrels. That’s not just the
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Valentine’s Day Cocktail – The French 75
Here at The Consumatorium, we’ve been on a roll mixing drinks dominated by Rye and Bourbon. In our defense, it’s been damned cold outside, Polar Vortex and all, and we needed a little help getting war
1,001 Cocktail Ideas: Improvising with Three Ingredients
Lately I’ve been posting most of my cocktail activities on Twitter – you can find out what’s going on by searching for #consumatorium. And I encourage all of you to use the same hashtag to post your o
Home Made Amaretto-Maraschino Cherries–Or Not
If you’re still using store bought Maraschino cherries – those unreally bright red, sickly-sweet ones that you used to enjoy with your Shirley Temple when you were a kid – you need to read this articl
Video: How to do an Absinthe Wash
Sometimes, you just want the essence of the spirit you’re using in a drink. If you’re just looking for the aromatics of a mixer or to keep a strong-tasting liqueur from overwhelming a drink, just a li
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Consumatorium Reviews: Wine Clubs
Wine is an important component of the home bartender’s repertoire. When hosting a cocktail or dinner party, there will invariably be some guests who prefer wine over hard liquor. Further, though highb
Consumatorium Reviews: Hawaiian Craft Cocktail Culture
Hook, Line & Sinker at the Four Seasons Wailea I recently visited Maui with my family – everyone’s of drinking age – and we went on a quest to check out bars and restaurants around Weilea, a resor