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Mixology: The Long Island Ice Tea

The Long Island Ice Tea, contrary to some belief, does not contain any tea in it whatsoever. What it is is a potent mix of clear alcohol that, when made just right, so happens to taste like ice tea. Created in the 1970’s in the famous Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, the drink was […]

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Mixology: The Bloody Mary

With hundreds of different variations as well as an almost equal number of myths surrounding this drink, it’s been known as the world’s most complicated cocktail. It’s not that complicated at all to be fair, but given the sheer number of different possibilities you can go about creating it, it can certainly seem intimidating. No […]

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Mixology: Moscow Mule

A great way to start the new year – refreshing, spicy, and great to share with friends. The Moscow Mule is actually not of Russian origin but American. The drink was concocted primarily as an effort to support the then lagging vodka and ginger beer markets circa 1950. Add to that a unique (and actually […]