Tails From The Barstool

Celebrating "National Rum Day" With Classics And Moderns

After a short time away, I am back to offer more delectable cocktails to enjoy on "National Rum Day" on the 16th. As usual, the brands listed for the ingredients can be easily substituted with other brands, but reflect what I recommend for those cocktails. Whether you like to sip or mix white rum, dark rum, spiced rum, black rum, or special reserve rum, there is something for all of you here.

Choosing A Bartender For Your Special Event Or Party - What You Need To Know?

So you're having a party or event and you're interested in hiring a Professional Bartender/Mixologist to take care of you and your guests? Great idea! But how do you evaluate professional bartenders and which service is the best for you? After all, it is a profession that many people are truly unfamiliar with. There is a lot that the common man or woman does not know. Here are the questions you should ask before you consider hiring a Professional Bartender/Mixologist. Make sure they meet all or most of these requirements.

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Wedding Bartender

"Michael was so wonderful! Everybody at our wedding commented on how awesome our bartender was. Michael coordinated everything with me from day one, was super personable, and went out of his way to make the experience of our wedding, and everything leading up to it, memorable and comfortable. I'm SO grateful!"Linsday S.

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Wedding

"If you want to have literally no stress, hire Michael! He went so above and beyond in so many ways, and needs very little guidance. He made everything work perfectly despite the numerous errors that I made as the planner, and did all of it with a smile. I couldn't be any more satisfied, and in the future I wouldn't hire anyone else. Amazing all around!" Amber W.

Hot Summer Cocktails Right Now Served By Raise Your Spirits

(Minty Blue pictured above)

Summer Rye

The Summer Rye cocktail is adapted from a traditional rye-based drink popular in fall/winter with the addition of St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur in place of Ginger Liqueur. Try both versions. The summer version has been a big hit this summer for weddings coordinated by RYS.

Celebrating National Mojito Day - History & Mojito Variations

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National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, but in reality, Mojitos can be and should be enjoyed all summer-long. Below you will find many different variations on this classic Cuban-born elixir along with it's history.

Distillery Spotlight - Sons of Liberty Spirits Company

Sons of Liberty Spirits Company (SOL) located in the beautiful and picturesque New England region was founded to revolutionize and re-define American Whiskey. By challenging a long history of traditions, the new American Whiskey was re-born in the form of SOL Single Malt Whiskey and seasonal whiskies.

Celebrating "National Martini Day and with Primer & Classic Cocktails

There is “The Martini” and then there are martinis and, quite often the latter has little or no resemblance to the original. The classic Gin Martini, made of gin and dry vermouth, will always remain a classic and a favorite of many. There is much debate among connoisseurs as to the ratio of the ingredients (vermouth to gin), style of gin, ice level, shaken versus stirred, and garnish that is best, but most will agree that the gin-vermouth combination is one of the classiest and best cocktails ever created.

World Gin Day - Celebrating 5 of the Finest Gins on the Planet (with Cocktails)

Gin has a long and eventful history, but most people aren't familiar with all the great gins being produced around the world. Most are familar with Beefeater, Bombay, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, and maybe Gordon's, but what about all those craft gins available on the market today. What is the difference between Dutch-style gin and London-dry gin? What countries produce gin?

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