http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:48:24 -0700 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:30:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Review-Sobieski-Vanilia-and-Cytron-vodka-and-the-Leid-Russian-cocktail?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Sobieski vodka's Truth in Vodka 'mission statement' Sobieski Vodka came to the American market in 2007, promising premium vodka flavor without the price, and they delivered. In 2009, they introduced two new flavors, Sobieski Vanilia and Sobieski Cy... Product Reviews Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:30:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Review-Sobieski-Vanilia-and-Cytron-vodka-and-the-Leid-Russian-cocktail?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Cocktail-recipes-Van-Gogh-Dutch-Caramel-Vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner   Van Gogh's Dutch Caramel Vodka is practically dessert in a bottle. That makes it a great choice for one of the hottest trends of 2009 - the dessert drink. Any of these delicious cocktails will help satisfy your sweet tooth. Cafe Caramel M... Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Shooter Recipes Blender drinks Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:43:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Cocktail-recipes-Van-Gogh-Dutch-Caramel-Vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Review-Van-Gogh-Dutch-Caramel-vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Van Gogh Vodka has always had a reputation as a distiller of ultra-premium vodka. They added to their selection of decadent flavors again in 2009 with Dutch Caramel, and recently provided a sample to review for this column. As any candy maker can... Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:16:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Review-Van-Gogh-Dutch-Caramel-vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Drambuie-cocktail-recipes-warm-fall-nights?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Was Drambuie inspired by the need to protect against chilly breezes in a kilt?Photo: David Ball, published under CCA 3.0 For many fans, Drambuie is perfect as is, taken neat or on the rocks, but it also mixes well in cocktails. The Scotch base give... Whiskey Cocktail Recipes Liqueurs Hot Drinks Liqueur Month Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:11:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Drambuie-cocktail-recipes-warm-fall-nights?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Ghost-themed-Halloween-vodka-cocktails?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Photo: Steve Knight   Scary ghost stories are half the fun of Halloween, aren't they? There's no need to stick to just spooky stories when you can enjoy a scarily good cocktail. If your Halloween party theme is ghosts and spirits, try this vod... Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Vodka Drinks Halloween Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:52:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Ghost-themed-Halloween-vodka-cocktails?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Tequila-cocktails-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Great tequila cocktails will have your Halloween all wrapped up.Photo: Miguel Saavedra, SXC   Tequila is usually associated with fiestas and Cinco de Mayo, not fall and Halloween, but tequila fans will insist that there is a tequila cocktail fo... Tequila Cocktail Recipes Halloween Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:35:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Tequila-cocktails-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Ghost-themed-martini-recipes-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner A ghostly cemetery sets the mood for Halloween Photo: Deirdre60, SXC   Ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night! These ghoulish martinis will fit into your Halloween party plan, and are delicious to boot.   The Ghost  ... Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Martini Madness Halloween Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:12:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Ghost-themed-martini-recipes-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Pumpkin-spice-liqueur-makes-great-fall-cocktails?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner     If you look forward to fall for the opportunity to indulge in the delicious flavor of pumpkin, then these cocktail recipes are for you. Start with smooth pumpkin, add the sweetness of graham crackers, and spice with vanilla, cinnamon,... Cocktail Recipes Liqueurs Hot Drinks Halloween Liqueur Month Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:06:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Pumpkin-spice-liqueur-makes-great-fall-cocktails?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Gruesome-Halloween-shooter-recipes?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Photo: Jolene 00, SXC   What is it about Halloween? At every Halloween party, there will be at least one person with a glass of something that looks so revolting, it's hard to come up with any reason a normal person would drink it. Most of th... Cocktail Recipes Shooter Recipes Halloween Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:55:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Gruesome-Halloween-shooter-recipes?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fall-pumpkin-cocktail-recipes?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Photo: Crystal Leigh Shearin   Certain flavors just seem to go with fall weather, and one of the most classic is the flavor of pumpkin. There's no need to stop with pumpkin pie, either. There are pumpkin liqueurs, such as Hiram Walker's Pumpk... Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Champagne Cocktails Gin Halloween Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fall-pumpkin-cocktail-recipes?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Product-review-Pinky-vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Pinky vodka is infused with florals and botanicals, not sweetened with syrups.Photo courtesy Pinky Vodka You could be forgiven if you took one look at the bottle and said, "Are you serious?" Make no mistake about it, though. Pinky is seri... Product Reviews Vodka Cocktail Recipes Flavored Vodkas Vodka Drinks Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:48:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Product-review-Pinky-vodka?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Bourbon-cocktails-Midnight-Cowboy-and-Dixie-Singer?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Wasn't this your first thought when you saw "Midnight Cowboy"? Bourbon month marches on with a pair of bourbon cocktails that are so tasty, you may swear off martinis. What bourbon is the best bourbon for this pair? With both the Midnigh... Whiskey Bourbon Cocktail Recipes Bourbon Month Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:14:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Bourbon-cocktails-Midnight-Cowboy-and-Dixie-Singer?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Hot-Apple-Toddy-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Autumn and apples go together - and so do apple cider and cocktails. Photo: dydydada, SXC Fall is here, and as the weather cools, people start looking for warm drinks to ward off chilly days.  Apple cider is another traditional fall favorite, s... Whiskey Bourbon Bourbon Month Apple Cider Hot Drinks Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:35:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Hot-Apple-Toddy-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Bourbon-Daisy-cocktail-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Jim Beam is one of many classic American bourbons. Photo: Angie Rayfield Thanks to Smooth Liquor of Olathe   Daisy cocktails have been around almost as long as the cocktail itself, and always consists of a base spirit, fresh citrus juice (usual... Whiskey Bourbon Classic Cocktails Cocktail Recipes Bourbon Month Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:15:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Bourbon-Daisy-cocktail-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Celebrate-Americas-Native-Spirit-with-Bourbon-Heritage-Month?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Part of what makes bourbon is its aging in oak barrels. Photo by terrend, CC BY-SA 2.0   America can't claim to have invented whiskey - the Scots and the Irish beat us to it - but bourbon is a uniquely American take on the art. Back in 1964, C... Whiskey Bourbon Cocktail History & Lore Bourbon Month Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:58:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Celebrate-Americas-Native-Spirit-with-Bourbon-Heritage-Month?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Celebrate-National-Waffle-Week?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Celebrate National Waffle Week in style withthe Bourbon Raspeberry Waffle. Photo provided by Lori Laird. It's time to honor an important holiday in the yearly calendar. No, not Labor Day. National Waffle Week is celebrated from September 2-8. It's... Whiskey Bourbon Cocktail Recipes Offbeat Holidays Bourbon Month Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:33:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Celebrate-National-Waffle-Week?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Margarita-variations-Baha-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner The Baha Margarita taste like a tropical vacation in a glass. Photo: Carmen Dirica, SXC   The march of the Margaritas continues as Tequila Month winds down! The Baha Margarita swaps out the sweet orange flavor of triple sec for the sweetness o... Tequila Cocktail Recipes Tequila Month Margaritas Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:56:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Margarita-variations-Baha-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Margarita-variations-Raspberry-Sunshine-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Fresh raspberries make for a delicious Margarita. Photo: Dawn Allyn, SXC   Traditionally, the Margarita includes lime juice, so this version may cause purists to frown. The lime juice and triple sec have been replaced with orange juice, which ... Tequila Cocktail Recipes Tequila Month Margaritas Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:22:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Margarita-variations-Raspberry-Sunshine-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Margarita-variations-BlueberryLime-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Blueberries in a Margarita? Why not? Photo: Brad Harrison, SXC   All the nutrition experts keep telling us the same thing - blueberries are good for us. They're nice and healthy, full of vitamins and antioxidants, and of course, berry lovers w... Tequila Cocktail Recipes Tequila Month Margaritas Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:13:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Margarita-variations-BlueberryLime-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Margarita-variations-Cranberry-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner Cranberries - yes, they work in the Margarita! Photo: Jyn Meyer Cranberries and tequila aren't necessarily a combination that comes immediately to mind.  Cranberry juice goes with vodka, right?  Cranberries also blend surprisingly well in ... Tequila Cocktail Recipes Tequila Month Margaritas Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:13:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6893-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Margarita-variations-Cranberry-Margarita-recipe?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cocktails-Examiner