Kybriska Cocktail

Pronounced “ky-ber-ish-ka/” This really is a nonsense word – actually the origin of the word literally means “Welsh.” The cocktail, however, is not nonsense at all.

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Basil Bourbon Crème

I often have a hard time convincing folks of the fine and intricate marriage of flavor of basil and vanilla. The union of basil and chocolate, for that matter, is just as exquisite. Savory and sweet, yet aromatic to the extreme. I tell you, this mix dominates both a sweet or a savory dish and…

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Sir Earl Rye Manhattan

Although I’ve come to absolutely adore a really good single malt Scotch, I’m relatively new to the world of spirits. Don’t get me wrong, I know my bourbon from my rye, and a quality gin, rich in botanicals, from those of less sophistication…yes, I’m even picky with my gin. (Yes, Lee Spirits is the only…

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