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Finlandia Bloody Mary
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According to one story, its creation is attributed to the
entertainer George Jessel, who one morning in Palm Springs
found himself in need of "medication." The name of the
blood-red drink originated when Jessel accidentally spilled
some of it on his friend Mary. |
Tue
White Russian (
Finlandia, Star Bucks, Milk) |
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The "Russian" part of the name comes about
because the drink includes vodka—it is not a traditional
Russian drink, but rather a pun on the name of the
anti-Bolshevik "White
Russians" from the
Russian Civil War. |
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Wed
Frozen Strawberry Margaritas |
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The margarita is the most common of tequila-based
cocktails. It may have been created at bars of Tijuana or
Ciudad Juárez. While they are more commonly served "on the
rocks," margaritas are often served as a frozen or blended
drink. Most margaritas are lime flavored, but strawberry or
other flavors are not uncommon, especially when frozen. |
Piña Colada |
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The name is from the
Spanish words piña (pineapple)
and colada (strained). The pulped or mashed pineapple
is strained through a
sieve. A non-alcoholic version is known as the
Virgin Piña Colada. It was created in a bar on Calle
Fortaleza,
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, by a man called
Monchito in 1954.
A plaque on the façade commemorates the cocktail's invention. |
Thu |
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Jim Beam & Coke |
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Much like
Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam uses a portion of a
prior run to
create the
yeast for the new run. Jack Daniels calls this "sour
mash", as this process is much like how
sourdough bread is made. Jim Beam pours a light amber
color, almost indistinguishable in color from its other
southern competitor, Jack Daniels.
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A detailed history of Jim Beam can be found in
F. Paul Pacult's book American Still Life: The Jim Beam
Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon |
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Fri |
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Finlandia Martini's
- Cosmo
Appletini - Mangotini - Bluetini |
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In the 1930's and 40's, the
martini made its debut into a distinctly American version of
high-society. In the steady hands of Myrna Loy and William
Powell, in the movie version of Dashiell Hammett's "Thin
Man," our hero entered into its position as THE high-octane
fuel for the streamlined age: classy, savvy, and definitely
urbane. Franklin Roosevelt sealed its fame in 1933. After
signing the repeal of Prohibition, he mixed the first legal
martini in the White House. |
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