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Drink Of The Day: Gimlet

February 18, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Gimlet

  • Martini or rocks glass
  • 1.5 oz vodka or gin
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • lime wheel
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Drink of the Day: Sidecar

February 14, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Side Car

  • Martini or tall glass rimmed with sugar
  • 10z brandy
  • 0.5 oz triple sec
  • fill with sweet and sour
  • shake
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Drink of the Day: Old Fashioned

February 12, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Old Fashioned

  • Start with empty rocks glass
  • 1 packet sugar
  • 3-4 dashes of bitters
  • 1 oz club soda
  • cherry, orange and lemon wedges
  • muddle
  • add ice
  • fill with spirit of choice
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Drink of the Day: Godmother

February 07, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Godmother

  • Rocks glass
  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 0.5 oz amaretto
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Drink of the Day: Colorado Bulldog

February 04, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Colorado Bulldog

  • Tall glass
  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 0.5 oz Kahlua
  • Cream
  • Shake
  • Splash of Cola
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Drink of the Day: Brave Bull

February 03, 2008 By: Phil Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Kelley has been busy with school as of late so I am taking it as my duty to continue her drink of the day segment, today we have one that tastes better then the ingredients would have led me to believe. Try it out, you probably wont hate it!

Brave Bull:

  • Rocks glass
  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 0.5 oz Kahlua
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Drink of the Day: Cuba Libra

January 11, 2008 By: Kelley Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Q: What is the drink that Tom Cruise’s character prepares at the beginning of Cocktail?

A: Rum, Coke with a lime wedge

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Drink of the Day: Kryptonite

January 10, 2008 By: Kelley Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

“If I go crazy, then will you still call me superman?”

I learned this drink today at bartending school and was impressed by the sheer radiance of it.  Apparently in low lit environments, it appears to glow.

Recipe for two shots:

Use shaker tin- fill with ice- use strainer.

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 1 oz Rum
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • POUR!
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Drink of the Day: Samuel Adams

January 07, 2008 By: Kelley Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Since it’s Paul Revere’s Birthday (unfortunately not the revolutionary hero,  but that found here.  For the sake of this having any semblance of a logical leap, we will pretend it is the formers’,) today’s drink will be a cool, refreshing, world class Samuel Adams.

Now Samuel Adams is not only a beer.  He is also an American patriot, much like Paul Revere!   If you need a history lesson, click-y the wiki.

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Drink of the day: Bahama Mama

January 06, 2008 By: Kelley Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

Where did Las Vegas go? It’s windy, wet and cold, while it should be wind-free warm and dry! To take ours minds off of this misguided natural phenomena known as seasonal weather, we’ll pretend we’re elsewhere.

Imagine your feet moving slowly through the sand as you glide along the beach with a towel draped over your shoulder and hurricane glass in hand. The grains finding their ways between your toes don’t bother you today, because this is paradise. The cool ocean breeze, like lungs, breathes down your back as you find a place to settle under the bright, warm sun. You are a cheeseburger in paradise.

Bahama Mama (with a kick)

  • 151
  • Malibu
  • Grenadine
  • Orange Juice
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Cherry Garnish
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    Drink of the day: Mansinthe

    January 05, 2008 By: Kelley Category: Drink of the day No Comments →

    Since today is Marilyn Manson’s birthday (b. Jan 5th, 1969) it would only be fair to dedicate the drink of the day to him. That being said, a shot of ‘Mansinthe‘  is in order!

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    Restaurant Review: Steiner’s Pub

    January 04, 2008 By: Phil Category: Restaurant Reviews No Comments →

    When I entered the building with my associates, we were met with a room almost filled to capacity. The establishment has a nice warm feeling to it and is quite lively. All along the walls I found vintage alcohol advertisements, sports memorabilia, and flat screen televisions tuned into various sporting events. A sign at the front told us to seat ourselves and we did at one of the only two tables remaining.

    After taking it all in and finding a seat… which can be challenge, you will note the vast selection of beers available via the drink menu located at every table. I have come to find Steiners is one of the only places in Las Vegas where the purchase of a decent imported hefeweizen that tastes as it should can be had save a liqor store. Many places offer hefeweizen, just usually in the American style and it is not the same. The imports do not end with unfiltered wheat beers, and there are plenty of domestics to choose from as well… all at decent prices.

    The prices on everything on both the drink menu and the food menu are extremely reasonable, and only made more so through out most of the day with a very long lasting happy hour. The selection of food offered is quite large and the portions are large. I am a plain guy and like to order their cheese burger with their signature fries, which tastes better then any hamburger and fries should. My dining companions choose to order from their other less simple options and the quality is the same, Outstanding. The other choices look every bit as delicious and the portions are very generous.

    The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. The refills are quick and your needs are checked up on often. The atmosphere is laughter and an all around good time. The prices are reasonable and will not hurt your wallet all that much. If you like well made food and Germanic beers as I do, you may want to give Steiners Pub a visit. I am sure you will not regret the decision.

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