Category Archive: shakestir

Cross-over Culture

Cross-over Culture

It’s often said that once you’ve been bit by the cocktail bug, spirit-ualistically, you’re never the same. But this transformative phenomenon of cocktail transcendence doesn’t …

 

Time Is Money

Time Is Money

There is an undeniable allure attached to objects from the past. Antiques and collectibles take us back in time, whether a younger us was there …

 

We Want YOU!

We Want YOU!

It’s been a great year for well-made drinks. As 2011 is coming to a close, 2012 is starting to take shape, and it’s looking good. So …

 

i <3 Pisco

i <3 Pisco

The Pisco Sour. How undeniably delicious is this beverage? Watching someone drink one for the very first time has been a gratifying experience for me …

 

The Mexican Evolution

The Mexican Evolution

Meet Luis Cruz, a native of Oaxaca, Mexico, or “The Land of Mezcal” as he refers to it. Luis has been living and working in …

 

The 10 Rules of Drinking Like a Woman

The 10 Rules of Drinking Like a Woman

A while back I came across Andrew Bohrer’s “10 Rules of Drinking Like a Man” on his blog Cask Strength. Its depth and profundity inspired …

 

“Skinny” isn’t Sexy

“Skinny” isn’t Sexy

There’s been a recent boom in demand for low calorie drinks within the world of craft cocktails. It began with beers like Miller Light hitting …

 

The Benjamin Button Bartender

The Benjamin Button Bartender

 I learned how to bartend backwards. Most of us had humble beginnings, exploring the trade behind a restaurant bar or in a dive, perhaps working …

 

Currently In Season

Currently In Season

We live in a unique time.  In a period of hyper accelerated technological advancement. As the Age of Information comes to a close, some may …