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1. Tru (True) Blood: Not Just For Vampires Anymore

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   I love, love, love True Blood. I have read all of the books, watched the TV shows and even attended True Blood fan events through the Paley Center (for all of you True Blood fans out there, Vampire Eric and Werewolf Alcide look as good in person). Imagine my delight when we received a couple ...Read More

2. Cocktail Q & A - Tall Drinks

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   Dear Barkeep, Is it customary to charge extra when someone orders a "tall" cocktail? I always thought that a tall meant more mix, not more alcohol, so what's with the extra $? Greed? Signed, Broke Alcoholic A: This seems to cause quite a bit of confusion and I cannot find a good definition. I have a feeling this ...Read More

3. How Many Shots Are in a Fifth?

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   A fifth of liquor is 750ml — that's 17 standard shots at 1.5oz each, or 25 shots if you pour 1oz. Here's the full breakdown for every common bottle size. Shots Per Bottle — Quick Reference Bottle SizemlFluid oz1oz shots1.5oz shots2oz shotsMiniature (nip)50ml1.7 oz111Half pint200ml6.8 oz643Pint375ml12.7 oz1286Fifth750ml25.4 oz251712Liter1000ml33.8 oz332216Handle (1.75L)1750ml59.2 oz593929 Most home bartenders pour 1.5oz as the ...Read More

4. D'usse Cognac VSOP Review

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   D'usse Cognac VSOP is the lastest offering from Bacardi's Chateau de Cognac, the Cognac house that produces Baron Otard.  This is not your ordinary bottle of Cognac.  It's producers have gone for a completely different look on the bottle.  It's a bit gothic, a bit midieval with a double cross on a squat bottle with ...Read More

5. Guide to Sparkling Wines

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   For certain events and holidays, like Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve, the issue of sparkling wine takes a precedence in your daily life that it doesn't take on other days.  You may become consumed with what type of sparkling wine to purchase and serve to your loved ones.  I am sure that for many ...Read More