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Poll: Would you like to see bars offer more specialty non-alcoholic drinks?

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Published Feb. 8, 2010 at 4:08 p.m.

I have been taking the roll of designated driver a lot lately and that experience, along with a recent article on The American Mixologist (Tapping into the Alcohol-Free Crowd), has made me realize the limited options available to the non-drinker in many bars. Sure, you can have soda, coffee, water, or your choice of juice, but what else is there in the way of non-alcoholic drinks? To find anything mixed with the creativity that alcohol drinks are and that is not a Shirley Temple or a Lime and

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How to Find a Quiet Beach in Oahu, Hawaii

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Published Feb. 7, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.

Aside from sightseeing, learning about new cultures, food, and attractions, many people escape their hometown to seek peace and quiet from their chosen vacation destinations. When one thinks about Hawaii's beaches, the images of sunbathing, surfing, and other water activities year-round comes into mind. However, it may be discouraging when you find yourself at a crowded, noisy beach ...

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Saturday Sipper: Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Cocktail

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Published Jan. 30, 2010 at 8:42 a.m.

This week's featured drink is one that is certainly extraordinary and, well, for an acquired taste. The Bourbon, Beer and Barbecue is exactly as it sounds and, while interesting, is one I may not try, but for the right person I'm told it is a winner ... This unique drink was brought to my attention by Lance Mayhew and is the brainchild of Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog and mixologist Steven Dennison of Varanese restaurant in Louisville. It was created for today's Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue

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5 Tips for Finding Water in the Desert

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Published Jan. 27, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.

Finding water in the midst of the desert can be a challenge.Deserts are areas that receive less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation a year. They are hot and dry during the day and cold at night. The most important thing you need in a desert is water. Here are ways to find it ...

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Chemical May Be Linked to Thyroid Disease

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Published Jan. 21, 2010 at 2:34 p.m.

A chemical compound used to make non-stick cookware, food wrappers, and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics has been linked to an increased risk for thyroid disease in an early study ...

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Sweet Week: Gone to the Gomme

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Published Jan. 18, 2010 at 1:07 p.m.

Simple syrup, sugar syrup, gum syrup, bartender's gum, ... these three names are often used to refer to the same thing, a drink sweetener made of sugar and water (see previous post). However, true gum syrup (or gomme) is a little different than the rest and if you have not tried it in a cocktail you are missing out on an experience that will surely enhance your drinking ... Real gomme syrup contains gum arabic, an emulsifier that aids the mixing of the sweet syrup and a cocktail's alcohol and

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Timeless Tipple of the Week: Hot Buttered Rum

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Published Jan. 18, 2010 at 6:54 a.m.

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How perfect is this for my "sweet week" - today is Hot Buttered Rum Day! This singular hot drink is possibly the quintessential sweet and soothing drink for this time of year and does an amazing job at warming up the body ... Hot Buttered Rum ... Photo Courtesy: © www.CocktailTimes.com ... The Hot Buttered Rum is a simple recipe: butter, brown sugar, vanilla, rum, spices and hot water. It's a construction that can be done in minutes and it's likely that all of the ingredients are found right

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Sweet Week: Starting Simple...Syrup, That Is

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Published Jan. 14, 2010 at 6:07 p.m.

In the spirit of getting back to "bar basics" this month, I am going to take this next week to talk about drink sweeteners, those bar essentials that make our cocktails, just that much, better. I'll get to gomme and other syrups, nectars, and bar mixes, but today let's talk about the most important of sweets ... Simple syrup is sort of complicated, and by that I mean that there is not one "true" recipe for it. There is the option of whether to mix the sugar and water at 2:1 or 1:1 and whether to

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Back to Bar Basics: Start 2010 Off Right

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Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 6:40 a.m.

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There are a variety of New Year's resolutions that are made every year and many that are already broken, even though we are just two weeks in. One set of internal promises that are easy to keep are those that pertain to the bar. These are some of the most basic bartending practices that can keep you and your guests happy and improve your drink making skills. It's never too late to turn these theories into reality either - who needs an occasion like the New Year to make improvements - and each

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New Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer's

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Published Jan. 6, 2010 at 6:38 p.m.

A new imaging technique that measures the random motion of water within the brain may prove useful for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease ...

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