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Corpse Reviver Contemporary

Posted on 01/22/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a better option than the classic. Use a good dry gin and vermouth for this. In a martini glass pour a splash of absinthe, coat glass and drink what remains. Express lemon juice as zesting the peel into … Continue reading →

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Contessa

Posted on 12/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fun twist on a negroni. Contessa 1 oz dry vermouth 1/2 oz gin 1 1/2 oz aperol Shake everything over ice and pour. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Scofflaw

Posted on 04/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another great way to enjoy bourbon. For those who do not know simple syrup is 1 part water and 1 part sugar brought to a boil and then cooled. Scofflaw 2 oz bourbon 1 oz dry vermouth 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Your Health

Posted on 03/13/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Wondering what to drink on Saint Patrick’s Day? We’ve got some ideas. Irish Cappuccino Lucky Milkshakes Peppermint Patricks

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Champagne Cocktail

Posted on 03/05/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

  This is an easy way to use up a less than fantastic dry champagne without any juice in the house. Don’t go too sweet since you’re adding sugar! Champagne Cocktail 1 sugar cube 3-5 dashes Angostura bitters Brut champagne … Continue reading →

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The Sazerac Revisited

Posted on 02/19/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Pechaud’s bitters were finally available again so it was time to find out what type of whiskey works best in a sazerac. After following the recipe with rye and bourbon the final decision was….. They each tasted excellent. So I … Continue reading →

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The Classic Margarita

Posted on 02/04/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Accept no substitutes. Margarita 3 oz reposado tequila 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 1/2 oz triple sec Mix together and pour into a glass filled with ice. Salt on the rim is optional.

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Bloody Maria

Posted on 01/21/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because there is tequila and tomato juice in the cupboard. Bloody Maria 2-3 oz Reposado tequila 2 dashes Tapatio 3 dashes angostura bitters 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1 oz pickled jalapeno brine 5.5 oz … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Hot Cider with Rye

Posted on 12/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a great drink to warm up the soul. Remember to make a fresh batch of biscotti or polish off the old one. Hot Cider and Rye 2 oz rye whiskey per glass 4 cups fresh apple cider 1 … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Smash

Posted on 10/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We still have some mint, some of it usually survives late into the fall. It’d be a shame to let that go to waste. This recipe is adapted from one we found on Templeton Rye’s website. Whiskey Smash 2 oz … Continue reading →

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