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We found 4 bottles of whiskey made by airborne paratroopers

Airborne paratrooper veterans know a thing or two about fighting and whiskey. We put together a list of our favorite airborne whiskey.

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Is this the most bitter tiki cocktail? [Jungle Bird]

I've always been scared of Campari. If you taste it on it's own, its a shocking flavor. This is a post-'golden age of tiki' cocktail that features Campari. W...

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1940s NOLA Hurricane: Make the traditional version

Join us as we explore the history and recipe of one of the most misunderstood cocktails in the pantheon of mixed drinks - The Hurricane. Typically, the Hurri...

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Punk legend, Billy Zoom, makes a vintage tiki cocktail. Part 1 of 2

If you've followed The Hula Girls for a while, then you've probably seen my posts about working for Los Angeles punk rock legends, X. The last 20 years, I've...

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A Quick Guide to Mezcal - On the Sauce Again - Mezcal

Mezcal is a spirit from Mexico made from the heart (piña) of an agave plant. Mexicans consider mezcal to be part of their cultural heritage.

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Taco Bell is officially bringing back the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza

The prayers of more than 170,000 Taco Bell superfans — including Doja Cat and Dolly Parton — have been answered. The Mexican Pizza is finally back.

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False Facts About Pizza Everyone Actually Believes

Having a hard time deciding what to eat? Are you with friends who can’t agree on what to order? If so, pizza is always a safe choice. It’s a classic dish tha...

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Effects of climate change taking root in the wine industry

Climate change is jolting the wine industry. Lesley Stahl reports on how the economics, practices and in some cases even the flavors of wine are being altered by our shifting climate.

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How to Make a Singapore Sling - 2 ways!

Today I'm going to show you how to make not one, but two Singapore Slings! And I'm using two gins from Singapore to do it - how perfect is that? The Singapor...

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Authentic Mexican taco guide - Secrets of the taquería

Everyone loves tacos. What could be better than some authentic tacos al pastor from a typical taquería in the heart of Mexico? But it can be intimidating. Wh...

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How to Make a Manhattan | a simple classic cocktail recipe

In this video I teach you my manhattan recipe! I discuss some manhattan variations as well as my personal story of how I learned about the "perfect" manhatta...

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How I Make an Old Fashioned | the ONE cocktail you must know

We're going back to the original cocktail! In this video, I make an old fashioned. With numerous variations, every bartender’s old fashioned varies from the ...

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Irish People Try Jack Daniel's Whiskey

Irish people sippin' on some Jack Daniel's whiskey! MERCH MADNESS: https://TRY.media/Merch Subscribe: https://TRY.media/Subscribe | Instagram: https://TRY.me...

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Irish People Try American Bourbon For The First Time

Irish people get their blurb on with Bourbon! MERCH MADNESS: https://TRY.media/Merch Subscribe: https://TRY.media/Subscribe | Instagram: https://TRY.media/In...

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Bourbon & Cold Brew Cocktail

Cold brew Traction coffee & booze? HELL YES. Here's a killer and easy to make cocktail that combines cold brew coffee with bourbon.

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PUNI: Italy’s Only Whiskey - Peloton Magazine

Italy is known for its contributions to food and drink. But only recently did the country get its first whiskey, from PUNI Distillery

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Tradewinds

I make a Tradewinds, my longest video, and call Beachbum Barry the wrong name. But the drink is good!

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The art of making whisky - Peloton Magazine

Thick and sweet, the air settles around my shoulders like an embrace. They call this the “angel’s share,” an intoxicating and tantalizing aroma that makes the air rich and flavorful and exotic. I can almost feel the alcohol in every breath I take, f

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Egg Nog

64 oz Egg Nog9 oz Whiskey7 oz Rum2 oz Brandyadd more spirits to taste, garnish with nutmeg.

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Loaded Dreidel

1.5 oz of potato Vodka1.5 oz of Goldschlager .75 oz of maraschino liqueur

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A Whiskey and Tea Cocktail Made for Holiday Evenings

This smoky and delicious tea and whiskey highball cocktail gets its special warmth from chai, making it the perfect drink for a special occasion.

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The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Absinthe - Peloton Magazine

When the first stage of the first Tour de France departed Paris en route to Lyon—a “plain stage” of 467 km (290 miles)—no one, except perhaps Henri Desgrange, could have imagined the size, shape and influence the race would come to have in the spo

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Know Before You Go: Cigars and Rum in Cuba | Go Next

If purchasing Cuban cigars or rum is a priority for you on your Cuba trip, welcome to the club. Cuban cigars and rum are known the world over for their ...

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Celebrate The 4th With Some Mighty Moonshine - Peloton Magazine

Our friends at the New Orleans-based Seven Three Distilling are truly hitting their stride with a full catalog of spirits ranging from rum, gin, vodka (including a cucumber-infused variation), Irish whiskey and, soon Bywater Bourbon. We’ve rolled throug

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The Sweetness of Nocino - Peloton Magazine

It’s no question and likely tough to dispute that nocino can be considered a uniquely Italian liquor.

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Japanese Whisky - Peloton Magazine

Shinjirõ Torii had long been a successful businessman, starting out as a spirits importer at the end of the 19th century before he made a decision that would change his life and alter the world of whisky forever. Torii decided to craft a uniquely Japanes

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L.A.’s First Legal Liquor Store on Wheels Will Be Selling Booze on the Streets Starting Next Week ~ L.A. TACO

Sara's Market, City Terrace's famous Craft-meets-Paisa tiendita will hit the streets starting Monday selling rare IPAs, organic tortillas, and natural wine.

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JuneShine Hard Kombucha - Organic. 6% ABV. Gluten-Free.

We crafted JuneShine to quench the thirst of the active, healthy, and adventurous spirit while positively impacting the environment. Each unique flavor is brewed with real organic ingredients, rich in probiotics and antioxidants. Real. Refreshing.

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Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide

Updated April 27, 2020 NEW: The Atomic Grog joins The Trader Brandon Transmissions Don’t miss our Tiki Tuesday chat April 28 with Brandon Kleyla on his Instagram page. UPDATED: MAI-KAI GALLON…

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The Best Whiskeys To Drink Before Spring While You’re Stuck At Home

Pair endless games of euchre and your Netflix (& chill!) binges with a nice glass of whiskey.

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Irish Coffees at Buena Vista Cafe

Bartender has mad skills making Irish Coffees at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. He has been working there for 37 years!

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Eggnog National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | How to Drink

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is one of my favorite Christmas Movies and today I'm making Clark Griswold's Egg Nog. It's good, it's good, it's good g...

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Craving: South Side — a look at the area's Black food culture

The South Side of Chicago is rich with the food and drink traditions of the area's Black community. From rib tips at Lem's Bar-B-Q to soul food at Original Soul Vegetarian to newer spots like Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream and Soul Shack, we're cele

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Rum Trip to Havana, Cuba for Rum Lovers

Havana, Cuba has a lot to see in offer. Check out where to go and what to do if you love Rum and only have 24 hours.

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Giro d'Italia: American Whiskey, Italian Soul - Peloton Magazine

Here's a delicious American rye whiskey cocktail from Brooklyn's Bar Velo that will become your new go-to cocktail.

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Drink Issue

San Diego CityBeat's special issue focusing on the craft beer and cocktail scene in the city.

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Under the influencer

They’re hard to miss—@isbeeracarb, with her candy-colored hair and ornate septum ring, rocks tattoos from head to toe. Then there’s @thegirlwithbeer, who sports impeccably manicured eyebrows and thick, chestnut-colored hair.

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San Diego CityBeat Burger Week

CityBeat's annual Burger Week features over 50 burger specials from local restaurants.

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Forget Beer. Celebrate St. Patrick's with Irish Whiskey.

Ireland’s whiskey scene is having a massive revival, and that’s great for us

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    7 Whiskey Drinks That Could Help Cure Your Cold | Food & Wine

    Here, seven whiskey cocktails to help dilate your blood vessels and put you on the path to recovery. ...

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    Refueling Crew Embraces 'Pie in the Sky' Idea

    Aerial refueling has more than one meaning for Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Smith. In addition to operating the boom that refuels Air Force jets, he makes the treats that refuel his on-board crew. Pizza is his specialty.

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      Real rules for real drinking in real bars

      The internet is filled with articles listing rules for drinking in bars. The problem is these articles rarely seem to apply to real drinkers.

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      Anthony Bourdain talks about feeling ‘disarmed’ visiting gun-loving Trump backers in West Virginia

      Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” is beginning its 11th season with a trip to West Virginia. The man who has tried food in some of the most challenging locations around the world is now going into the heart of President Donald TrumpR

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      La Brasserie Parisienne - Peloton Magazine

      France of course is known as the land of wine, cheese and the crusty baguette. But when it comes to beer, the country’s history has been anemic at best. But Jean Barthélemy, founder of La Brasserie Parisienne, is part of a new generation of brewers tha

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      America's Growing Taste For Mezcal Is Good For Mexico's Small Producers

      Oaxaca is the heart of mezcal country, where the pungent booze is made from the same plant as tequila by traditional distillers. As U.S. drinkers embrace mezcal, investors are flocking south.

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      11 Pizza Joints that will change your life - Voyage Chicago | Chicago City Guide

      When we work late, there is one thing almost everyone on the editorial team agrees on: it’s time to order pizza. Thankfully Chicago has some of the best pizza in the country (even our NYC colleagues have come around to this…albeit slowly). We’ve sha

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      Here are the Best Bottles of Whiskey You Can Buy For $20 or Less

      Sometimes, you don't want to shell out too much money for a good bottle of whiskey. Don't worry, we've found the best whiskies under 20 bucks.

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      The best rooftop bars in Chicago

      Nothing beats drinking at rooftop bars. Chicago residents wait all year for great views with a drink, from hotel bars to elevated lounges or decks.

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      The most legendary dive bars in Chicago

      Of all the bars in Chicago, we maybe love our dive bars the most. Here, we pay homage to the bars that we think are the most legendary in the city

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      San Diego's best waffles

      Top 20 iron-pressed treats in honor of National Waffle Day

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      These 9 Restaurants Serve The Best Wings In Oregon

      Just about everyone can agree that there are few things more appetizing than a plate of juicy, saucy, perfectly-cooked chicken wings. There are certain restaurants that have a particular knack for the art of wings—and

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      HOME - BaronsBBQBeat

      Desolate, ghostly, barren. These might have been the terms used when discussing good BBQ Restaurants in the San Diego…

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      10 Best Restaurants in Watts and Compton

      Watts and Compton might be best known as the cultural birthplace of gangster rap, but they also reign supreme in another way: delicious, home-style food. A lot of love goes into this cooking. While Roy Choi's Locol may have blown up the Watts scene,

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      When life hands you Lemon Grove

      Think of San Diego's hippest dining neighborhoods and, chances are, Little Italy, North Park and University Heights come to mind. Very few people will say Lemon Grove—but maybe they should.

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      Best burger within a short drive

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      San Diego's top 25 fried chicken spots

      Little Italy's Crack Shack just the latest to celebrate finger-licking comfort food

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      Tiki 101: A Beginner's Guide

      An introduction to tiki history, what makes a tiki cocktail, and the essential ingredients you'll need for your home tiki bar.

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      10 places to go for great fried chicken in L.A.

      People feel very strongly about their favorite fried chicken. When you find good fried chicken, you dream about it. You think about it until it's in your hands. And then, in addition to shoving it in your mouth as fast as you can, you may feel the need to

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        6 Tropical Drinks in LA That'll Make You Think You're in Hawaii

        6 Tropical Drinks in LA That'll Make You Think You're in Hawaii, Los Angeles, LA, Locale Magazine, CA, Tiki Drinks, LA Tiki bar, hollywood, Best tiki bar

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        My Next Beer Is 40 Proof and Brewed With Frozen Pizza and Money

        It was my first time in Norway, and I wanted to brew something kind of crazy. So my friend Mike and I decided to throw pizza and money into our next beer—literally.

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        The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened at Dunkin’ Donuts | MUNCHIES

        Last time, we looked at all the lunacy that goes down on Greyhound buses. Today, we're ranking the most epic Dunkin' Donuts clusterfucks, rated from 1 (Relatively Inconvenient) to 10 (Nightmarish Catastrophe). Those doughnuts make 'em go n

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        The 10 Best Post-Surf Burritos of SoCal

        Burritos and surfing go together like eggs and bacon, peanut butter and jelly, Kelly Slater and baldness. Find out some of the best post-surf burrito joints here.

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        5 Beloved Ethnic Foods Invented for Americans

        Many of those beloved “ethnic foods” Americans crave so much—Mexican, Chinese, Italian—were actually invented or popularized in the good old USA. 1. General Tso’s

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        How to: Make DIY Barrel Aged Cocktails At Home (No Barrel Required...)

        The tradition of barrel or cask aging distilled spirits, wine, and beer goes back thousands of years. Letting the liquid mature within wood is what gives them their distinct flavors,...

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          As Bourbon Booms, Demand For Barrels Is Overflowing

          Distillers must age bourbon in new white oak barrels that are charred inside. But the barrel supply is running low, and new, small craft distillers are having trouble getting any barrels at all.

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            Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select | Uncrate

            In case you didn't know, Frank Sinatra was known to drink Jack Daniel's. A lot of Jack Daniel's. Now Jack is returning the favor by...

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              LA's 11 best under-the-radar burgers

              Ever notice how all of those