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"Booze and Vinyl" + "Low End Theory"

Booze and Vinyl: Two of Your Favorite Things in One Cocktail Book

On April 21, 2018 By thirstyinla
"Booze and Vinyl" features 70 iconic albums from the 1930s through the 2000s, with every album paired with a "Side A" and "Side B" cocktail to create a two-drink listening session.
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Cari Hah at Big Bar

Tiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar

On March 30, 2016 By thirstyinla
Tiger Mom Cari Hah talks about becoming the new bar manager at Big Bar, the importance of mentoring, and her exceptional spring cocktail menu.
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Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

On December 28, 2015 By thirstyinla
Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

On December 28, 2015 By thirstyinla
Read on for our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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Joyous Marsh cocktail at General Lee's

Christopher Day Creates Elemental Cocktails at General Lee’s

On August 2, 2015 By thirstyinla
"Penetrating Wind" and "Illuminating Fire" may sound like kung fu techniques from a classic Shaw Brothers movie, but in fact they’re cocktails on Christopher Day's new menu at General Lee’s.
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The Craft Cocktail Party

Julie Reiner: “The Craft Cocktail Party,” Entertaining at Home and the Importance of Mentoring

On June 7, 2015 By thirstyinla
Julie Reiner, the acclaimed co-owner of Brooklyn’s Clover Club and the Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, has published "The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion."
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Gold Rust at Terrine

Terrine Goes Hog-Wild Every Monday with Pig & Co.

On May 18, 2015 By thirstyinla
At every Monday night Pig & Co. dinner at Terrine, Ryan Wainwright showcases Redbreast Irish whiskey cocktails like the outstanding Gold Rust.
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Coconut Club Cocktail

The Tiki Torch is Burning Bright at The Coconut Club

On March 15, 2015 By thirstyinla
The Coconut Club is a multimedia Tiki experience presented by chef Andy Windak, cocktailians Nathan Hazard and Elana Lepkowski, and emcee Darren Herczeg.
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The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition

The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition Launches in the U.S.

On November 2, 2014 By thirstyinla
Whisky legend Ronnie Cox leads a vertical tasting of The Glenrothes, culminating in a dram of the 1992 Vintage Single Malt Whisky, 2nd Edition.
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Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Adds Dark Origins to Its Range of Core Expressions

On October 19, 2014 By thirstyinla
Inspired by its infamous founder Magnus Eunson, Highland Park has added Dark Origins to its acclaimed range of core expressions.
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