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Treacle Cocktail? Off With Your Head!

In The Imbibery and Distillery by Christine McKellar

Any aficionado of Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) is certainly familiar with the timeless classic tales he penned; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel, Through the Looking Glass. I wondered as a child while reading Chapter VII, “A Mad Tea-Party”, what was treacle and why would it make one ill? “The Dormouse slowly opened his eyes. `I wasn’t asleep,’ …

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‘Slurple’ a Maple Perfect Manhattan

In The Imbibery and Distillery by Christine McKellar

Frosty months are the perfect time for maple syrup aficionados to get sappy. Why not take that classic pancake topping and add it to a pre or post dinner cocktail such as this Maple Perfect Manhattan? Game on! Ruffle those tail feathers! Tip that elbow and enjoy! Maple Perfect Manhattan Ingredients: 2 ounces rye (Knob Creek Rye recommended) 1/2 ounce …

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Treacle Cocktail? Off With Your Head!

In The Imbibery and Distillery by Christine McKellar

Any aficionado of Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) is certainly familiar with the timeless classic tales he penned; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel, Through the Looking Glass. I wondered as a child while reading Chapter VII, “A Mad Tea-Party”, what was treacle and why would it make one ill? “The Dormouse slowly opened his eyes. `I wasn’t asleep,’ …

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Make Your Own Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur

In The Imbibery and Distillery by Christine McKellar

It’s that time of year for some warm, sweet and salty decadence. There’s a chill in the air that calls for a wee nip of winter liqueur. So, why not make your own salted caramel cream liqueur to keep on hand for unexpected visitors or special guests? Indulge by yourself if necessary! ***Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur*** Ingredients 10 oz Salted …

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Semillon Wine: Fall Transition Varietal

In The Imbibery and Distillery by Christine McKellar

September brings climate and landscape changes that are sure to lead to adapting not just wardrobes and thermostats; but taste buds as well. A light, acidic Semillon could be the answer to  transitioning from the fruity, heavy, and sweet summer cocktails and varietals to heavier, belly warming winter whiskeys, plush red wines and spiked toddies. As with most all things …