One of my first go-to drinks was Coca-Cola and whiskey. Whether the combination is Jack Daniel’s and Coke or Maker’s Mark and Cola, the combination is an easy and tasty concoction, even if it lacked a certain upscale sensibility. The recipe used below calls for Maker’s 46, but if you have a preference for something different then… Read More Bourbon and Coke, Deconstructed
My boyfriend visited from out of town for Valentine’s Day and booked the FREE Morning Mash In Tour which starts daily at 9:40AM. (This is the only tour you can make reservations for – every other tour is first come, first serve basis.) Pro-tip: It’s early, but opt for the Morning Mash – comes with an extra… Read More Sam Adams Brewery – Awesome Free Date Idea
Today we’ll work on a perennial favorite, the Manhattan. With only two ingredients* the cocktail is a simple one to begin with. There are lots of variations and you can even make a Manhattan with bourbon or another whiskey of your choice. For now, let’s start with the classic version. Ingredients: 3 oz rye whiskey… Read More Your First Cocktail: The Manhattan
February 15, 2016 In below zero temperatures, this week Ally and Rachael ventured to the North End’s Parla Restaurant. Greeted by an Irish waitress we sat among the 200-year old reclaimed Kentucky barn wood walls, speakeasy art work, and a pressed-tin ceiling. The heaters were warm, the lights were low, and the drink menu enticed… Read More Parla: The Curious Speakeasy
Mixing great drinks doesn’t have to be expensive, or difficult. Learn how right here!… Read More The Art of Mixology: How-to Mix Cocktails
Monday, February 8, 2016 Graduate student? Young professional? Limited on cash but still want to drink (and not with twenty-one year olds)? We’re glad you came. Shaken, Stirred, & Poured is all about finding Boston, MA’s beer, wine, and hot drinking spots at a reasonable price. We aren’t looking to get wasted, spend a lot… Read More Welcome
Friday, February 5, 2016 The snow snuck up on Boston, but that didn’t stop us from venturing out for a wine tasting! Grad students are determined and a little snow won’t stop us. Especially when that tasting includes 27 offerings from France’s Burgundy region, Italy, and the United States. To our surprise, trays of mini… Read More 27 Wines at BRIX Wine Shop
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