The Bar Cart

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Building the Bar: Casey’s Favorite Glassware

Casey Barberby Casey Barber January 23, 2012

“Today marks the first in a series on building your home bar. I won’t be sharing construction blueprints (and if you’ve ever tried to work with me on a home improvement project, you’ll know why—I’ve accidentally drilled holes into the adjacent room before), but I’ll cover almost everything else, from liquors and house wines to bar hardware and accessories while continuing our database of cocktail recipes.”

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Try a Dry Cider this Thanksgiving

Casey Barberby Casey Barber November 14, 2011

“This isn’t the sugary, boozed-up apple juice that’s mass-marketed to your local watering hole. The cider I’m talking about is fragrant and bubbly like sparkling wine, with a price point to match.”

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I Hate Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Casey Barberby Casey Barber October 31, 2011

“Only one thing could make my pumpkin-hating grinchy heart grow three sizes: Maine Root Pumpkin Pie Soda. And you know why I love it? Because it doesn’t taste like pumpkin.”

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The Bar Cart: A Pickled Surfer at Ditch Plains

Casey Barberby Casey Barber September 19, 2011

“It’s pickle brine, the sugar- and turmeric-infused neon juice from bread and butter slices, that Ditch Plains mixes with whiskey to make a cocktail called The Pickled Surfer. Citrus comes to the rescue once again, with a squeeze of lime juice that cuts both the sweetness and the burn for a truly mellow finish to each sip.”

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The Bar Cart: A Round of Bocce

Casey Barberby Casey Barber July 18, 2011

“Possibly the best part about bocce is because you only need one hand to throw the ball, and can use your feet to measure any disputed distances as well as nudge the bocce back to the line of play after each round, your other hand is free to hold a drink.”

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What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Beer Ice Cubes

Casey Barberby Casey Barber June 13, 2011

“My status update: ‘It’s so hot I’m putting ice cubes in my beer. Desperate times.’ prompted more than a joke response from my friend Chris Clark: ‘OMG. Beer in the ice tray for times like these. Credit, please.’ “

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