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Seasonal Cocktail Creations: The Ancho Chill-Out

posted by: | August 9, 2017
Achievement: #18. Seasonal Cocktails | #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

As summer draws to a close, we’re sneaking in our latest seasonally inspired original cocktail: a sweet-and-spicy take on the margarita we’re calling The Ancho Chill-Out. Give it a look and decide whether you’ll be including it at your next cookout! Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: Strawberry-Lime Rickey

posted by: | June 14, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

As we leave behind the cooler days of April and May and roll into summer, we figured we’d take the opportunity to make one last springtime cocktail. Our selection? A refreshing, fruity strawberry-lime rickey. Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: Singani Corpse Reviver #2

posted by: | April 26, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

Now that we know about the joys of singani, we’re psyched to try it in lots of cocktails! First up: we made a take on the classic Corpse Reviver #2, using Singani 63 in place of gin. Examine the results! Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: Golden Glove

posted by: | April 5, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

As baseball season gets underway, we present a tasty, citrusy spin on the classic daiquiri for you to enjoy. (And go Pirates!) Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The Artist’s Special (Special)

posted by: | March 8, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

In honor of International Women’s Day, we decided to make a beverage that was introduced to us by one of our favorite bartenders in Pittsburgh (who happens to be a lady). Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: Vieux Carré

posted by: | February 22, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

Fat Tuesday approaches, so in honor of that we opted to make a cocktail with a little New Orleans flavor. Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: Jack Rose

posted by: | February 8, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought we’d do a cocktail with a little romance to it: the classic Jack Rose. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The California Widow

posted by: | January 25, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

We return for a second installment of our latest series to present a gin and eau de vie-based delight! Check out the recipe. Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The Major Tom Collins

posted by: | January 11, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

Every other Wednesday in 2017, we’ll be chronicling the preparation (and perhaps imbibing) of a new craft cocktail at our home bar. First up: a David Bowie-inspired mashup of two classics! Continue reading →

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Heinz Chapel Tours Are Fun, Free, & Educational

posted by: | February 12, 2014
Achievement: #67. Visit Heinz Chapel

If you’re looking for free and educational, we’d suggest taking a guided tour of Heinz Chapel in Oakland. We learned a lot, and boy, are those stained glass windows magnificent! Continue reading →

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