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Thirsty Thursday: Pomegranate Spritzer

Happy Almost New Year! As Cdub the Philosopher, I feel it is my duty to provide New Year’s imbibing alternate options to the usual glass of Champagne or cheap alternative. This one just so happens to be completely *awesome* in … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Sgroppino

Happy Holidays! What better way to celebrate than with champagne drinks! Well, in this case we’re talking prosecco, but you get the point. The Sgroppino is very easy to make, very festive, and fabulous any time of year. It’s great … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Irish Coffee

The holidays are here! What. Where did the year go? Settle down with an Irish Coffee while you try to figure all that out. It’s hot, boozy, and has whipped cream. What more do you need? Right. Nothing. Irish Coffee … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: A Twist Without A Twist

Sometimes it is best to keep it simple. You’ve had a long week, there is more to come, and all you want is a simple, yet potent and delicious cocktail to get your evening off to a nice start. Well … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Barrel Aged Negroni

Behold the Barrel Aged Negroni. I’d never heard of a barrel aged cocktail until coming across this one. And if Cdub the Philosopher hadn’t heard of it, you probably haven’t either. Found at Clyde Common in Portland, Oregon, this beauty … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Damson Plum Lemonade

In the crazy life that is that of Cdub the Philosopher, I had to go to New York for a sec. Pretty much almost literally a sec. I did, however, find time to sit down for a nice brunch before … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Get Your Hanky Panky On

Raspberries are delicious, especially in cocktails. Take the Hanky Panky for example: It doesn’t get much more refreshing than that, folks. Indian Summer is here and whether raspberries are in season or not, they sure are in stock at the … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Spike That Shake!

Yes, I know. That’s not a cocktail. What the heck am I doing posting a picture of an In-N-Out Burger milkshake?? Well folks, this IS a cocktail! Why? I happened to dump a shot of bourbon into that luscious, creamy, … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: White Manhattan

By now it is no secret that I am quite the fan of a whiskey cocktail. Pretty much any whiskey cocktail. Or any decent whiskey on the rocks, for that matter. Whiskey is warm, wonderful, and helpful with philosophizations. This … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday: Devil's Manhattan

Nihon in San Francisco is one of our favorite spots. Whiskey + sushi = what could be better? Especially popular among us and pretty much everyone else that goes there is the Devil’s Manhattan. Super delicious. Behold. Nihon makes their … Continue reading

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