Category Archives: boker’s bitters

Cocktail onions aren’t just for Gibsons…

Posted on July 17, 2016 by BoozeNerds

We’re big fans of Gibsons around here. One wouldn’t expect that just changing the garnish would change the characteristics of a Martini, but it does. The little bit of brine and oniony flavor add a certain something that makes for a … Continue reading →

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MxMo: The Danelaw & Fucking Tuesday

Posted on May 22, 2016 by BoozeNerds

It’s Mixology Monday time again. This months theme comes from Nick, over at the Booze Baron blog. His theme is all about dry cocktails. Nick gives us some very specific requirements. No more than 20% total sweetened ingredients if you are using … Continue reading →

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MxMo: Swizzles

Posted on April 10, 2016 by BoozeNerds

It’s time for Mixology Monday again. This month’s theme comes from Fred Yarm, the Cocktail Virgin Slut himself. Fred’s theme is Swizzles: So what is a Swizzle? And what is a swizzle stick? The literary references to Swizzles seem to … Continue reading →

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Festivus in Seattle

Posted on December 13, 2015 by BoozeNerds

It’s getting on towards the winter holidays, so we decided to throw together a couple of seasonal cocktails, featuring flavors we associate with this time of year. We went green (evergreen, that is ;)) for one, and orange for the … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate

Posted on November 29, 2015 by BoozeNerds

Here in the Pacific Northwest, ’tis the season for pomegranates. Normally one thinks of grenadine when mixing with pomegranate, but that isn’t the only way to showcase the flavor of this delicious fruit. Taking advantage of the season, we decided to make … Continue reading →

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MxMo: Demimonde & Field Trip

Posted on December 7, 2014 by BoozeNerds

Time again for Mixology Monday. This month’s theme comes from our inestimable host Fred Yarm over at cocktail virgin slut. The theme this month is Apples. To quote our host, Apples have been an American booze staple with Johnny Appleseed … Continue reading →

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Maple Cocktails

Posted on October 12, 2014 by BoozeNerds

We’ve had a lovely warm October so far here in the Seattle area, but it is nonetheless getting autumnal out, with chilly nights and sudden rain showers. And there are few flavors that speak more of fall than sweet, rich, … Continue reading →

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