Tag Archives: Matt Browner Hamlin

Sipping Sangria

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Sangria is one of those cocktails that’s best known for its most mediocre varieties. A Spanish, wine-based punch, it’s a popular summer time drink at all sorts of bars and restaurants. The standard ingredients include wine, brandy, triple sec or …
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A Champagne Cocktail for National Champagne Day

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I don’t know who decides these things, but August 4th is National Champagne Day. Champagne is one of the most overlooked cocktail ingredients in modern American drinking. While it has a deserving place as a beverage to be drank while …
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Cool Summer Cocktails

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It’s hot out. And when it’s hot out, there’s nothing better than staying cool with a refreshing cocktail. While there’s no doubt that frozen tiki cocktails like the Piña Colada or Missionary’s Downfall are as cooling as it gets, most …
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The Mint Julep

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Spring brings two things for men with a taste for excitement: the Kentucky Derby and the Derby’s official cocktail, the Mint Julep. While the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports is certainly a cause for celebration, the Mint Julep should be …
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Paloma: A new direction for Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated every year to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory in the Battle of Puebla. Mostly, though, it’s just a celebration of Mexican heritage here in the US. There’s nothing wrong with celebrating Cinco de Mayo like …
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