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Jersey Cocktail

One of the great stories in all distillation history is when apples are fermented into cider and then distilled into whiskey (or bandy). Simple, delicious and intensely North American (if...Read More
Blacksmith Trading Co., Farmhouse Recipes, Happy Hour at Home

Cocktail Recipes featuring Blacksmith Trading Co (our) Bitters

We like to imbibe now and again and what better than with a happy hour at home. We spent a couple of years developing four different bitters and we believe...Read More
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The Daiquiri

I guess I always thought the daiquiri should conjure up white sandy beaches, umbrellas, clear blue water and all the beachy stuff but lets' be honest...this 3 ingredient cocktail doesn't...Read More
Happy Hour at Home, Pantry

Simple Syrup

I am not sure why I haven't posted something on this yet. This is one of the great DIYers of the home bar scene. It is shocking that there are...Read More
Happy Hour at Home, Pantry

Smoked Ice Cubes

There is no wrong time to smoke water. I mean, I usually do it around Thanksgiving because I have always felt that smoked cocktails are a fun "pre-funk" to the...Read More
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Mojito Rising

Do you like The Doors? I do, and their song LA Woman is one of my faves. My son Austin got me back into this great band and I figure...Read More
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Happy Hour – Woo Woo

Ridiculous name...I know. Don't get me started. When I was the 30-something, over-weight server and rookie bartender at O'Doherty's several years ago, when it came to alcohol, we were known...Read More
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“Italian” Berry Mule

There is not a lot to say here honestly. I was introduced to the "mule" years ago (the vodka, ginger beer and lime concoction marketed so well in a copper...Read More
Farmhouse Recipes, Happy Hour at Home

Homemade Irish Cream

Over the years we have been learning how to make a few more of our favorite beverages ourselves. Part creative outlet and a whole lot of fun, especially when they...Read More
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Let’s Talk About Martinis

H.L. Mencken said " The only American invention as perfect as the sonnet" is the martini. Well said. Traditionally served before dinner, the martini has its own place in the...Read More
Coffee & Tea at Home, Happy Hour at Home

Irish Coffee

Like most tales from the Emerald Isle, the origin of Irish Coffee seems to have more versions of its history than could possibly be true. The idea of mixing a...Read More
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Amalfi Tonic

As you probably have noticed...we make our lemoncello (limoncello for the holy) at home. I don't remember when I discovered this cocktail but I remember living in Spokane over on...Read More