The Bar Cart

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The Bar Cart: Negronis and Boulevardiers

Casey Barberby Casey Barber April 23, 2012

“The Boulevardier is the Colin Firth to the Negroni’s Hugh Grant; equally charming and irresistible, but with just a little bit of extra smolder.”

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Building the Bar: Casey’s Essential Bar Tools

Casey Barberby Casey Barber March 19, 2012

“For the second installment of Building the Bar, we’ll take a look at the tools that make you a better bartender—excuse me, mixologist. Even if you don’t have a swanky bar cabinet that Roger Sterling and Bert Cooper would lust manfully over, you can still make a mean Manhattan. Or martini. Or mojito.”

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Buffy Punch!

Casey Barberby Casey Barber March 5, 2012

“The awesome moment was quickly immortalized as the “Buffy Punch” in an email discussion with Fug Girls Heather and Jessica, and just as quickly decided it also made a stellar name for a drink that’s kind of vapid at first glance, but which totally knocks you on your ass.”

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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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