Category Archives: pisco

MxMo: Brunch

Posted on November 20, 2016 by BoozeNerds

It’s time again for Mixology Monday! This month’s theme comes from Gary over at Doc Elliot’s. Gary’s theme is brunch cocktails. Excellent! We love brunch and cocktails. However Gary gave an important stipulation, “No fizzy wine“. Even better! We love … Continue reading →

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Melon

Posted on August 7, 2016 by BoozeNerds

Melon season has arrived. Usually when you think of melon in cocktails, you think of Midori. Which Christa doesn’t like, and Shaun is indifferent. Which is interesting since Shaun doesn’t like actual melon and Christa loves it. But who can say. Anyhow, seen … Continue reading →

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Amaro: Averna

Posted on January 10, 2016 by BoozeNerds

2+ years ago O_o, we planned on doing a series of posts on amaro, which we are *ahem* picking up now. As we mentioned in our original post, we’re big fans of amaro. For those of you who don’t know, … Continue reading →

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NYE Punch

Posted on December 27, 2015 by BoozeNerds

With the Solstice holidays behind us, it’s time to look to the end of 2015. With that in mind, we decided to make some party-compatible punches. One cold and fruit-forward, one warm and elegant. Let’s end 2015 with a bang. 🙂

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Pisco

Posted on November 22, 2015 by BoozeNerds

For those that don’t know, pisco is the national spirit of Peru. Made from grapes and legally required to be distilled to proof (not easy, from what we understand), it is a very interesting liquor, kind of a cross between brandy and grappa. … Continue reading →

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Cider

Posted on May 25, 2014 by BoozeNerds

This week we decided to do some tasting with various ciders. We went to our local mega-mart and picked up a selection of hard apple cider, several of which are from WA and a couple of which aren’t (we do … Continue reading →

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MxMo: Southern Virgin & Peruvian Disco

Posted on June 9, 2013 by BoozeNerds

It’s Mixology Monday time again. This month’s theme comes from Andrea from Gin Hound. It’s cherries! A favorite around here 🙂 Both of the drinks this month are favorites that we’ve been holding in our back pockets for just the right occasion. … Continue reading →

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