Shrubs: Branching out in cocktails

Several months ago, I was in a popular cocktail bar and, as one often does (it’s not just me, right!?), ordered a drink of which I didn’t know/understand half the ingredients. One of the listed items was a shrub. I paused a bit at that, wondering if I was going to …

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On the Road: Velvet Tango Room

You know that saying “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover”? The Velvet Tango Room in Cleveland, Ohio, was a double whammy for me. I’ve been visiting Cleveland – well technically the suburbs of Cleveland – for 20+ years, visiting family. For years, the visits were focused around weddings, …

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Resource Review: Ginventory App

Gin lover or gin novice – have I got the resource for you! Shortly after I started this blog, I created a Twitter account for Ginerations and kept seeing @GinventoryApp referenced by established gin distillers, enthusiasts, and bloggers; so naturally I had to check them out! I downloaded the free app …

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What Exactly is Gin, Anyway?

“What exactly is it?” A question I kept hearing as I started to talk with my friends about my growing passion for gin.  It’s a funny question, as I’ve never heard anyone ask the same about vodka, rum, or many other of the popular spirits. I think it goes back to …

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