Brew Talk Blog

The Cosmopolitan, that pink-hued slightly sweet, slightly tart cocktail, started popping up in bars on the Coasts in the late 80s, gained momentum in the early 90s, and skyrocketed to cocktail hall of fame in the late 90s. Made super famous by Carrie, Amanda, Charlotte, and Samantha (if you don't know who they are, then you are lost), it became the drink in the early 00s, at least until the Mojito came along to usurp that title. As with all trendy things, like Merlot and leg warmers, the Cosmopolitan would peak, then become the butt of jokes. Those hangers on who don't follow trends would have to take their cosmopolitan tippling to .......

One could make the connection between The Godfather movies and the novel by Mario Puzo's , The Godfather. This drink which uses the sweet Italian liqueur, amaretto, and the robust, hard flavors of a smooth Scotch offering a flavor delight few can refuse. Appropriately, the Godmother is a little softer with vodka.

No matter what is used, the result is a sweet drink with a slightly sour .......

The making of espresso is both a science and an art. Over the years they have found that precision is required to make a great espresso. There are four factors that affect the making of a great shot. They are also called the four M?s.The first factor is Macinazione or the proper grinding of the beans. Great baristas in fact will only grind beans for an espresso right before using them. 30 seconds after they have been ground, the beans are already too stale for a good espresso. The proper grind is between fine and powdery. The grind has to be uniform in order to insure the best taste. Instant powder will definitely make an awful espresso.

The second factor is Miscela or .......

With so much buzz about the Fifa world cup & the football fans going crazy as their favorites battle it out in South Africa.

The pisco is a very viscous liquor, slightly more so than vodka. Its flavor is very smooth and almost gives the taste of a non-alcoholic drink. Making it the best drink to have while having a .......

In the French wine-growing regions, a beverage, other than wine is brewed with equal alacrity and is consumed with equal zest. Originally cognac is the most popular variety of Brandy. Cognac is a commune in the French department of Charente. The denizens of this town are known as Cognacais. The drink is named after this town. Our experience of distinguishing between the various grades of Cognac is limited to the names of the brands and perhaps the fineness of the taste, but the real distinction is in its after-taste: the longer the after-taste, the finer the Cognac. The drink is brewed is a relatively temperate climate that befits the production.

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