Archives for November 2006
Eggnog
Eggnog
Never buy that box of “eggnog” like substance at the grocery store again!
2 oz. dark rum or brandy
teaspoon of sugar
1/2 cup of milk
shake – strain – pour into a tall glass and add some grated nutmeg to the top.
Rating: 5/10
APEC Summit Special
The 2006 APEC summit is in full swing in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Leaders of the APEC nations are meeting to hammer out agreement on a host of issues. Each of the 21 member nations has an agenda they wish to promote. Here’s the inside scoop on the heavy hitters.
New Zealand
Background:
Lead by the “Iron [...]
Killer Robot to Promote Peace in Korea
From Samsung, the makers of all things high tech., comes a new development that will guard the border between North and South Korea. I’ll see your nuclear bomb and raise you an army of killer robots.
“two cameras: one for day-time and one for infrared night vision, zooming capabilities, a speaker for notifying the intruder, sophisticated [...]
The Mule’s Hind Leg
The Mule’s Hind Leg Cocktail
A bit sweet, maybe trim the syrup a bit.
1/4 oz. gin
1/4 oz. Benedictine
1/4 oz. Calvados
1/4 oz. apricot brandy
1/4 oz. maple syrup
shake – strain – pour
Rating: 4/10
Nick’s Own
Nick’s Own Cocktail
1 dash of absinthe
1 dash Angostura bitters (or Black Balsam bitters)
1/2 Italian vermouth
1/2 brandy
shake – strain – pour
Rating: 2/10