There are two great events happening this weekend one in Detroit and the other in Ann Arbor. I’ll be at both, so I hope to see everyone there. Refuge (at the Rhino) – 5/24/13 – 5/26/13The Rhino Bar closed a few years ago (under some potentially weird circumstances) but it is coming back (at least [...]
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Pimm’s Flash Mob
Submitted by Nick on Wed, 22/05/2013 - 9:00You what trend I am kinda done with…flash mobs. Pimm’s hosted an event in Greece called “Pimm’s O’Clock” which leverages the “Friendship Bus” to go to different cities and treat people to music and booze. Pimm’s is great and could use a little PR shot but I don’t know if this is the answer. With [...]
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National Aperitif Day – 5/17/13
Submitted by Nick on Fri, 17/05/2013 - 12:00Lillet, maker of one of my favorite vermouths, has declared today National Aperitif Day. That’s great Nick. “What the hell are aperitifs?” you might ask yourself. Good question. An aperitif is the drink world’s version of appetizers. Notice how the words look similar? These are meant to stimulate your taste buds and make you hungry(er). They are [...]
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Link Round Up – 5/3/13
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Metro Times Blowout Featuring Nick Bartending
Submitted by Nick on Tue, 30/04/2013 - 12:00This weekend (Thursday – Saturday), Ferndale Library will be hosting a series of concerts and a first ever bar. It’s part of the Metro Times Blowout. To make it even cooler, I’ll be bartending on Saturday (5/4/13). By bartending, I mean serving beer but you are still drinking booze in a frick’n library. Come say [...]
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Cinco de Mayo @ Green Dot Stables (5/5/13)
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Pig & Whiskey – Dates Announced 7/19 – 7/21
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Link Round-Up 4/5/13
Submitted by Nick on Fri, 05/04/2013 - 8:00Couple cool links I read this week. Enjoy. Serious Eats – What the Mad Men are Drinking Neatorama – Skeleton Absinthe Spoon Incredible Things – Polar Bear Ice Tray Alcademics – Drinking Boston Book Liqurious – Oldest Bars in the US Caskers – Perfect Ice Spheres And, in honor of me buying the game - http://www.thedrunkenmoogle.com/post/46432384855/possession-bioshock-infinite-cocktail
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Mixology Madness Winner: Chris Vanderginst
Submitted by Nick on Tue, 02/04/2013 - 8:00Congrats to Chris Vanderginst of Cafe Muse who won the first ever Mixology Madness Challenge. It was a tight race with Travis Fourmont all week but Chris pulled ahead and kept the lead for most of Monday (4/1). He will be awarded the amazing gift basket from our 4 sponsors and will be bathed in [...]
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Mixology Madness: A Word from Our Sponsors
Submitted by Nick on Mon, 01/04/2013 - 9:09With only one day left in voting (closes at midnight) and a very close race between Chris & Travis, we thought it was long over due to talk about our sponsors. Please check out their products and sites. A number of them were featured in the contest this year. Michigan makes some amazing spirits. Sponsor: Black [...]
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RX Bitters Co – Kickstarter
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Link Round-Up: 3/29/13
Submitted by Nick on Fri, 29/03/2013 - 11:31Happy Friday everyone. Here are a few links from the week that merit a look-see. Have a great weekend. Budmo! http://www.bittersandtwisted.com/content/10-things-you-should-know-about-gin http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/03/how-to-indentify-off-flavors-in-beer-skunked-beer-diacetyl-dirty-draft-lines.html http://gizmodo.com/5992543/24-things-you-didnt-know-about-beer http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/03/cocktail-101-how-to-cut-citrus-wedges-for-cocktail-garnishes-drink-presentation-technique.html Shameless Plug - http://www.nickdrinks.com/mixology-madness-week-4-finals/
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Mass Citrus Juice Video
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Mixology Madness: Week 4 – Finals!
Submitted by Nick on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 8:00The Finals! 3 weeks of Mixology Madness and we are up to a showdown between the burbs and the D. Chris v. Travis in a throwdown showdown. This week will determine the winner of the first ever Mixology Madness. Please review all the cocktails they have presented and make your vote based on creativity, presentation [...]
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Tonight’s Cocktail (3/26/13): Pear Flower
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A Building Adventure with Oberon Ball Drop
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Mixology Madness: Week 3 Update
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Ferndale Library Approvals Serving Alcohol
Submitted by Nick on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 9:53My heart is filled with joy that the city council of Ferndale, MI trusts adults to drink alcohol responsibly. On March 11, the city council approved the serving of alcohol at special events. While I don’t think this will be competition to the local bars & restaurants, it is another addition to a cool venue to [...]
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Mixology Madness: Week 3
Submitted by Nick on Wed, 20/03/2013 - 8:00We have survived and are now on to Week 3 of Mixology Madness. The competition last week was very intense but we are down to the final four challengers. Please review all the cocktails they have presented and make your vote based on creativity, presentation and taste (if you can). The voting isn’t a perfect [...]
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Tonight’s Cocktail (3/19/13): Gin Old Fashioned
Submitted by Nick on Tue, 19/03/2013 - 11:47The Gin Old Fashioned is basically what it sounds like. Swap the bourbon for some gin in an old fashioned and you are ready to rumble. Chris Vanderginst at Cafe Muse makes it a bit more creative with Grapefruit bitters and a grapefruit peel instead of Angostura bitters & Orange peel. This compliments the gin [...]
