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SkipU.S.
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I can answer most questions on drink recipes and wines. I can and will respond to all questions, and if I dont know the answer, I may be able to recommend a reference book or web site. | |
Steven CalabroU.S.
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I can answer questions dealing with alcohol and cocktails and their preparation. I cannot answer wine questions. | |
Clint PittsU.S.
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Anything bartending related. |
Hello January. I get this question all the time and love telling the story. The "press" is short for "presbyterian". The drink originated in Canada when people who did not drink (presbyterians)
Hello Andrea, First things first. Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao are made from mint leaves and cocoa beans respectively. There is no milk or dairy products in any of them. A classic grasshopper
Hi again Jan, "Pitcher" is pretty vague. Let's just assume you are using a 750 mil bottle of vodka. for Apple martinis, it depends on how much apple flavor you want. I would go with 2 parts vodka
Hello Cory, They are 2 completely different drinks. The best way to answer your question is to show you the actual recipes. You can see the difference better than I can explain it. BUFFALO ZOO
Hello Jan, I assume you are asking about traditional vodka or gin martinis. A good rule of thumb is 9 parts gin or vodka, to 1 part Vermouth. Remember; Vermouth is basically fortified wine and

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