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 [...]
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, [...]
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