Metrokane Bullet Cocktail Shaker
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

An important tool that should be in every home mixologist's bar is a cocktail shaker. But just because everyone has one doesn't mean there isn't any room for individuality. In fact there are lots of different cocktail shaker styles to match your decor, your mood or your personality. One of my favorites is the Metrokane Bullet Cocktail Shaker

When I shop for a cocktail shaker the first thing I look for is practicality. Does the shaker drip all over the place when I pour a drink? Is it easy to clean and reuse quickly? The answer for the Metrokane Bullet shaker is yes on both counts.

Now once I know that the cocktail will do the job that I'm buying it for, then it's time for some style. The Metrokane Bullet Cocktail Shaker is made from stainless steel and looks looks just like a big shiny silver bullet. Unless you're a werewolf, you'll think this is the coolest looking shaker around.

It also holds 28 ounces and that's enough for lots of drinks. It's perfect for when a bunch of your guests ask you for a martini. Just load it up, give it a nice shake and start pouring.

Picking out a cocktail shaker for your home bar says a lot about the type of mixologist that you are. And if sleek design and smooth lines appeal to you, then you really should check out a Metrokane Bullet Cocktail Shaker.

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Ice Mold Shot Glasses
Monday, August 17, 2009

Here's a fun way to get people talking about your next cocktail party. Ice Mold Shot Glasses.

Now how many times have you said to yourself, I wish I had shot glasses that were made out of ice? If the answer is zero then you're parties must be pretty dull. These molds are made by my favorite novelty company, Fred. They're made from food grade silicon and that also makes them easy to peal the shot glasses out of the mold.

Don't ever buy any hard plastic ice molds because you'll have to crack them to get the ice out. And when you're going to use the ice as a drinking container, that's not a good idea.

And not old can you make Ice Mold Shot Glasses from regular water but you can also freeze juice or other liquids. How about a shot of vodka in an frozen orange juice shooter glass? It's a screwdriver for the new millennium.

I even know of people who are using a double boiler to melt hard candies down into liquids and then using these molds to make candy shot glasses. A peppermint schnapps in a frozen candy cane shot glass sounds perfect for the holidays. You are only limited by your imagination.

At well under $10 for a set of four ice molds, this is one novelty item that won't break the bank. Even if you buy two or three for a total of eight or twelve molds, you won't be sorry. You really can't have too many Ice Mold Shot Glasses.

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New Bacardi Mojito Commercial
Monday, July 06, 2009

Hmmm, since I posted the Bacardi Mojito Ad video the other day it has come to my attention that there's a new commercial now.

It's pretty good but I think I still like the old commercial better. The beat of the music with and the muddling of the drinks just seems a lot cooler to me than this feel good video.

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Bacardi Mojito Commercial
Saturday, July 04, 2009

It's summertime and that means that it's mojito time. Now if this Bacardi video doesn't make you want a mojito then you had better check your pulse.

Just one comment about the bartender. The poor guy has to sit there and muddle all of those mint leaves to make mojitos for everyone and that just doesn't seem fair to me. Give the guy a break and order a beer every once in a while.

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Bombay Sapphire Ginger Mint
Sunday, November 30, 2008

You know I've had a bottle of Bombay Sapphire in the house for a long time and never had to urge to open it, until now. I think it was a gift that someone brought over at some point. But now that I've found the Bombay Sapphire YouTube Channel, I think I'll be cracking that bottle open.

Here's a really simple drink that sounds tasty. A Bombay Sapphire Ginger Mint. You start with some mint leaves in the bottom of your glass, then pour in 1 part Bombay Sapphire and 2 parts ginger ale. Nice and easy. I like this because not every drink that you make needs to involve a blender or 9 different ingredients.

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Molecular Mixology
Monday, September 08, 2008

Molecular Mixology is getting a lot of press lately but what exactly is it? Well the very simple explanation is that it's a lot like Jello shots. It's about changing the density and viscosity of drinks.

Lots of people are using liquid nitrogen to freeze alcohol while others are adding proteins, like eggs to the mix in order to get these drinks to gel.

What do you think? Is it just a fad or is the future going to be full of vodka Popsicles.

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Smirnoff Vodka Commercial
Sunday, September 07, 2008

This commercial is pretty cool. And it makes it's point. Smirnoff is extraordinarily purified, filtered ten times and triple distilled.

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