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By thirstyinla, on August 15, 2010
Of all of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is perhaps the most fitting place for the Kōloa Rum Company to call home. Captain James Cook (commanding the HMS Resolution) and the HMS Discovery first landed on the Hawaiian Islands at Waimea, Kauai in 1778; in the holds of both ships were barrels of rum. Hawaii’s first sugar plantation was founded in Kōloa, Kauai in 1835, and small batch rum was said to be produced from the very first harvest, which took place in 1837. It’s from this Kauai town that Kōloa Rum gets its name. [...]
Continue reading Say Aloha to Kōloa Kauai Dark Rum
By thirstyinla, on July 28, 2010
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Brazil, the residents of the historic town of Morretes have embraced a life philosophy they call a vida mais simples: “the simpler life.” [...]
Continue reading A Taste of the Simpler Life: Novo Fogo Organic Cachaça
By thirstyinla, on July 25, 2010
“I’m gonna die some day, so I may as well drink.” ~Dick, 80, factory worker
 The above quote is one of dozens of pearls of wisdom found in Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom, a nifty new book by Robert Schnakenberg (The Encyclopedia [...]
Continue reading Classic Cocktails and Barstool Wisdom from Old Man Drinks
By thirstyinla, on July 24, 2010
After tasting through the three expressions of the excellent Tequila Avión range at a recent sneak preview, I was looking forward to taking the newly-launched ultra premium brand for a few spins at home. Just in time for National Tequila Day, the [...]
Continue reading Ready for Departure with Tequila Avión Silver
By thirstyinla, on July 3, 2010
The Fourth of July has arrived, and that means fireworks, barbecues, picnics, and plenty of drinks to toast our nation’s 234th birthday. Everyone has their own favorites and traditions when they’re celebrating Independence Day, but following are a few cocktail suggestions that are sure to liven up any gathering. And where better [...]
Continue reading July 4th: A Spirited Celebration of the Red, White and Blue
By thirstyinla, on May 29, 2010
Fifth in a series recapping the 2010 Manhattan Cocktail Classic.
Of the dozens of events that took place during the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, the Three Hour Tour was arguably the most eagerly anticipated. All 242 tickets for the booze cruise quickly sold out, and no matter [...]
Continue reading The Three Hour Tour: Around the World in Five Cocktails
By thirstyinla, on May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and of course that means it’s time for a margarita or three. In addition to tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice, cocktail enthusiasts will likely be reaching for Cointreau to mix in their margaritas. But these days, people are trying [...]
Continue reading Taking the Triple Sec Challenge: Hiram Walker vs. Cointreau
By thirstyinla, on April 30, 2010
The mint julep, "the very dream of drinks." | Image: Maker's Mark
“Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep – the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such [...]
Continue reading Run for the Roses, Reach for the Bourbon
By thirstyinla, on April 15, 2010
“The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has. Even when you make a tax form out on the level, you don’t know when it’s through if you are a crook or a martyr.” ~Will Rogers
 Ah, Tax Day. [...]
Continue reading It’s Tax Day, Enjoy Your Income Tax
By thirstyinla, on January 31, 2010
An occasional roundup of L.A. cocktail culture in various media.
Before recapping a busy January 2010 (see below) let’s take one last look at December 2009 and the decade that was.
In its Dec. 29th edition, the NY Times published A Decade of Invention and Reinvention, its look at mixology trends of the decade. Topping the list is [...]
Continue reading All the Booze That’s Fit to Print – January 2010
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