Category Archives: Mixology

Fizzy Fun

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Ryo

I gave up drinking sodas in general during my sophomore year of college. I used to get a Sprite or some other soda whenever I went to a restaurant, but then I realized that I didn’t really like it all … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Bourbon

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ryo

A couple of months ago, when I tried making a Manhattan at home, I didn’t really like it. For me, it was far too strong. But it’s a classic. And bourbon is one of those basic liquors that every bar … Continue reading →

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Luminous Lychee

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Ryo

Since I enjoyed the lychee cocktails from last time so much, I made even more drinks with lychee! I swear, I’m not some kind of lush. I made some colorful cocktails this time. Blue Dragon 1.5 oz Soho lychee liqueur … Continue reading →

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Luscious Lychee

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Ryo

Recently, I had a Lychee Sex on the Beach at a restaurant, and I really liked it. It was nice and sweet, without being overly so, and it had that nice lychee flavor. I was inspired to make some lychee … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Gala

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Ryo

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve liked grapefruit. Maybe it was because my mom would often feed me grapefruit. I just really liked that sweet and sour taste. A lot of people seem to dislike the bitterness, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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Creamy Cocktails

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Ryo

I tend to order fruity cocktails whenever I’m at a bar, since I like sweet things, and fruity cocktails tend to be sweet. But sometimes, especially when it’s cold, I’m in the mood for something creamy. The thing is, though, … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Daiquiris

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Ryo

I’ve always associated the word “daiquiri” with slushy fruit drinks, like strawberry daiquiris. But turns out that the classic daiquiri isn’t a blended drink at all. The classic daiquiri is just white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup: 1.5 oz … Continue reading →

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Some Classic Cocktails

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Ryo

I decided I wanted to get better at making cocktails, since I often find myself at a friend’s place, unsure what to do with bottles of alcohol and various mixers. I pretty much always stuck with really basic alcohol + … Continue reading →

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