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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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The Bar Cart: The New Fashioned

Casey Barberby Casey Barber May 16, 2011

“An Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails in the book, pairing rye or bourbon, bitters, and sugar with fresh orange and cherry. Why not sub in orange bitters and replace the fresh fruit with a little herbal action in the form of mint?”

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The Bar Cart: A Rebujito at Jaleo

Danielle Oteriby Danielle Oteri September 17, 2010

“I’m not one to rave about drinks over food, but I fell head over heels for the Rebujito, a mix of white sherry and lemon soda served in a half carafe.”

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A Grown-Up Granita

Christine Miksisby Christine Miksis August 4, 2010

“Also note that the red wine will still carry its full alcoholic punch after freezing, and continued consumption of red wine granitas may cause you to forget to pack sunscreen for your trip to Biarritz, so you end up with a sunburn as rouge as the icy wine.”

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