We’ll be blogging from Tales of the Cocktail July 21-25!

It’s official: We’ll be blogging from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans this summer, July 21-25, 2010! Mr. Boozenik will be covering products and technique, while Ms. Boozenik focuses on the history of cocktails and cocktail culture.

Craft Distilling Seminar with the Legendary Steve McCarthy

Want to learn craft distilling first-hand from one of Oregon’s original craft distillers? Legendary Clear Creek Distillery owner and founder Steve McCarthy will be training prospective future distillers at The Distiller’s Art seminar October 13-15, 2010.

NW Spirits and Mixology Show to Debut in Portland

Oregon’s first craft spirits and mixology specific trade show, The NW Spirits and Mixology Show, is scheduled for Mon., July 26, at the Jupiter Hotel.

Flask Fridays: Win a Tiki Flask

Aloha. May is the month that we turn our attention toward the warmer weather wafting our way from the lush and tropical Pacific islands to the muddy and soggy Pacific Northwest. Sun, how we’ve missed you. We’re ready to be dried out; as long as that doesn’t include our flask.

Cask-Aged Cocktails at Clyde Common

Let me start off by saying, of course, barrel-aging is absolutely vital to the production and creation of the character of many spirts. However, my first reaction when hearing that Clyde Common was barrel-aging finished cocktails for a short term was to think it sounded like a gimmick, and wouldn’t have much effect. Well, color me wrong.

Tiki Recession Proof Mixology

This week’s House Spirits Recession Proof Mixology event is tapping into the spirit of the islands at Portland’s Thatch Tiki Bar. Don’t forget to pick up one of Thatch’s cool Tiki mugs if you go.

Win Prizes on Flask Fridays

Imagine a world where your friends carry with them delicious little tastes of ginger-infused vodka, smoky whiskeys, smooth sipping rums, and handcrafted gins. You are greeted, share a toast, and suddenly the stresses of the day melt away.

Cocktail Camp PDX in Portland, Oregon

Cocktail Camp PDX may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still reap the benefits of this day-long gathering of Portland bartenders, local craft distillers and cocktail enthusiasts.

Tales of the Cocktail July 21-25 in New Orleans

This year’s Tales of the Cocktail, the festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, is scheduled for July 21-25. The event brings together award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers—for a five-day celebration of the history and artistry of making drinks.

Win $5,000 for Creating a Signature Cocktail

The National Restaurant Association is offering $5,000 for the best original signature cocktail as part of their Star of the Bar competition on YouTube. Interested mixologists should submit a ninety-second (or less) video demonstrating their cocktail and an original written recipe at www.winespiritsbeer.org by Monday, April 26, 2010. “Culinary cocktails and signature drinks are hot […]

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