tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76069779524039005812024-03-14T00:13:40.595-07:00Mix Shake and PourThe latest updates from the <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com">Mix Shake and Pour</a> cocktails website, as well as news and chat from the world of mixology.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-34896809712842760242011-06-19T15:17:00.000-07:002011-12-27T07:41:37.521-08:00All the cocktails have left the building......and can now be found in a shiny new location right here: <a href="http://partycocktails.com/blog">PartyCocktails.com/blog</a><br />
<br />
The rest of MixShakeAndPour will be moving to PartyCocktails.com very soon.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-62428511928373325552011-04-23T10:47:00.000-07:002011-05-08T04:13:25.197-07:00Veritas Leeds<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGu5AhykkqN8GU6itHCMdXPpnx-yCVmZnS-wWvCcl5T5Qr_WqrQ9Zu36D9QeRHiZ1zjVRRe3ZmBfTtLGmmmpOGE-2MTqSrygWeLJtoguZYrJIzLGRsFiCe7hu8kL8MxK72MD8eSDRxbzg/s1600/v0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598843812748626306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGu5AhykkqN8GU6itHCMdXPpnx-yCVmZnS-wWvCcl5T5Qr_WqrQ9Zu36D9QeRHiZ1zjVRRe3ZmBfTtLGmmmpOGE-2MTqSrygWeLJtoguZYrJIzLGRsFiCe7hu8kL8MxK72MD8eSDRxbzg/s320/v0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.markettowntaverns.co.uk/veritas.asp?Tavern=Veritas&Section=Main">Market Town Taverns</a> has been quietly building a reputation in Yorkshire for quality pubs that provide a decent alternative to the hugely commercial pub chains that in places seem to have a stranglehold on town and city drinking. The ten pubs of the 'Taverns group focus on quality beer and wine, most play no music and (most importantly) there are no TVs. One of the most recent Tavern openings was Veritas on Great George Street in Leeds. I'd heard the food was a little more special than the usual fair in other Tavern pubs, and recently got the chance to try it out.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLLM3zeOBES_7wog1OBPUTW4L6fOrx2BWL_SojaxWhSjlqLMhphG0GtTmSWzr-ydkJmRR23v3lb5CZ79YC1YaPOb3jQt93VaJkkkKS50QfeAhOrNdnsZZyKN7a7tzEJklmoeHKSb3BE8/s1600/v2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598844573411685330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLLM3zeOBES_7wog1OBPUTW4L6fOrx2BWL_SojaxWhSjlqLMhphG0GtTmSWzr-ydkJmRR23v3lb5CZ79YC1YaPOb3jQt93VaJkkkKS50QfeAhOrNdnsZZyKN7a7tzEJklmoeHKSb3BE8/s320/v2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>Niche Nosh is a catering company based at the pub that gives the venue something a little extra special. As well as doing event food they provide meals and a deli counter alongside the usual quality drinks to be found in a Market Towns Tavern. Starting with a pint of Ruby Mild from the <a href="http://www.rudgatebrewery.co.uk/">Rudgate Brewery</a>, I was quickly tempted by the delights of the deli counter and ordered a spread of nibbles that arrived on a Lazy Susan. Locally sourced, and put together with a lot of care and attention, the deli selection was outstanding. Cheeses on offer included the award winning Yorkshire Blue, Barncliffe Brie, both blue and white Wensleydales and a goats cheese from East Yorkshire. Other highlights included rich onion chutney, cold pressed <a href="http://www.wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/">rapeseed oil from Collingham</a> and some tender, perfectly cooked cold meats. The service was excellent and the staff were happy to stop and discuss the menu and make recommendations. 7 items from the deli menu came in at just over a tenner.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sBRzObNqw7dswimD-jgme7HJuA6m74yTMh3HVAp_LIA1NgsGr0o-7ITQt29XI8smDuW4w3VkkQmfaB50TFo6wI7PQEYAkhYBgwfamG3IY8v9Wpv0S3udaZjCeSPTs_eyQMogF_1hbCU/s1600/v1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598844914477760786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sBRzObNqw7dswimD-jgme7HJuA6m74yTMh3HVAp_LIA1NgsGr0o-7ITQt29XI8smDuW4w3VkkQmfaB50TFo6wI7PQEYAkhYBgwfamG3IY8v9Wpv0S3udaZjCeSPTs_eyQMogF_1hbCU/s320/v1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 243px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a>The only thing needed to round off a perfect meal (apart from a portion of rich sticky toffee pudding) was a pint of <a href="http://www.ilkleybrewery.co.uk/ourbeers.php">Ilkely Brewery's citrusy Mary Jane pale ale</a>: a close second only to <a href="http://www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/thornbridge_beers.php">Thornbridge Hall Brewery's multi-award winnin</a><a href="http://www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/thornbridge_beers.php">g Jaipur IPA</a>.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-54951040806295950012011-02-25T10:02:00.000-08:002011-04-22T17:21:47.957-07:00Better cocktail searchingAs Google belately <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/feb/25/google-search-results">tries to keep its search results relevant</a>, a number of alternatives are available, including the rather interesting <a href="http://blekko.com/ws/+/about">Blekko</a>. This new search engine allows you to narrow your search to lists of previously entered sites, labelled with what they call slashtags. With masses of poor cocktail websites out there, I've frequently been frustrated by Google searches.<br /><br />Obviously there are different aims for searching the web. A completely open search will often be needed, for example when looking for some obscure information on a little known cocktail. However, the Blekko slashtag approach can be really handy when you want to weed out some of the poorer hits for more common search terms.<br /><br />Try searching for Mai Tai in Google, and most of the top hits are for some pretty poor pages on this classic drink. <a href="http://blekko.com/ws/mai+tai+/msp/cocktails">Narrowing the search using my "/msp/cocktails" slashtag</a> produces all the Mai Tai entries on my favourite 16 cocktail sites. Some I know, some I'd not seen before but best of all, no swamping of the results from the myriad of average cocktail web sites out there.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-48159834336692552242011-01-03T07:52:00.000-08:002011-05-08T05:12:54.116-07:00Northern TonicOver the New Year I came across <a href="http://www.fentimans.com/range.php">Fentiman's Tonic</a> at a local farm shop. Despite being a fan of <a href="http://www.fentimans.com/ourpedigree.php">Fentiman's</a> for years, this was the first time I'd encountered their Tonic Water. Launched back in 2007 (alongside small bottle versions of their coke and ginger beer lines) Fentiman's made similar statements to those from other <a href="http://www.fever-tree.com/">alternative mixer producers</a>. In short, the overly sweet, mass produced, corn fructose based mixers just don't cut it when combined with quality spirits. Sounds like common sense, so I was keen to try it out.<br />
<br />
The mouth is watering. Export strength Tanqueray and wedges of lime are at the ready. Let the <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Gin_and_Tonic.html">G&T's commence...</a> Unfortunately it was a bit of a let down. Fentiman's cut back on the Quinine and added Lemongrass to their Tonic. The resulting G&T doesn't taste a lot like a G&T. The Lemongrass is pleasant but nearly obscures the weighty botanicals of the Gin (and this was with export Tanquer: no shrinking violet of the Gin family). With less Quinine than a typical tonic, the usual bite and character of the G&T is missing.<br />
<br />
Like the other product's in Fentiman's line, this makes a quality soft drink to enjoy on its own. I love their classic Dandelion and Burdock or the spicy Ginger Beer on a hot summers day. But this really misses the target as the accompanient to a fine Gin.<br />
<br />
I'm reluctant to draw conclusions from advertising material, but I wonder if the problem is a fundamental misunderstanding of this classic mixed drink. The first line of their <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HBqHyMim2nf_fTy0BeKIsep3j0cD1mTe4RijNWi_RuTNLIn_pgLwZmD84LrLOkgG3rjzX2ZC06u3vyFy1_eYE5BIEW3vHd0XGm_i3nUtKi_ImVREgdrmUF8HVjMEAdoHrQ8tDUvX9IA/s1600-h/tonic+ad.jpg">poster</a> reads "The gin and tonic is a drink with only two vital ingredients, the clue to which is in its name." Of course as any discerning G&T drinker will know, a wedge of lime or lemon is the essential third ingredient. Oh ok, ice makes it 4 essentials. A great Gin and Tonic requires a balance between a Gin with character, a subtle Tonic, and a burst of citrus juice. Destroy that balance and the drink is dead.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-61074152653481136052010-12-23T15:05:00.000-08:002011-05-08T04:13:47.020-07:00Anani Punch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsq4quVGNPOun91dsvjU0dpkIXkbi0GClaaomA4BsF8I7XgXxzz1oLC5pebSEMFLFbZKDYxRxJPcPiekLKSkQrtwc68JvZjm8XP1U1LgIGsAqM4F2il5m0V7XPsaHsTa-MhcjXxnkahA/s1600/Anani_Punch_TS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554020603109325842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsq4quVGNPOun91dsvjU0dpkIXkbi0GClaaomA4BsF8I7XgXxzz1oLC5pebSEMFLFbZKDYxRxJPcPiekLKSkQrtwc68JvZjm8XP1U1LgIGsAqM4F2il5m0V7XPsaHsTa-MhcjXxnkahA/s320/Anani_Punch_TS.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 250px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 250px;" /></a>Constraints can sometimes lead to innovation, and the best part of this Tiki cocktail can be credited to a snow storm. Not a typical Tiki situation, I grant you. With the UK's weather taking a turn for the worse, getting out and stocking up on Lemons and Limes was out of the question. The only citrus fruits in the house were Tangerines but a Tiki drink was needed to momentarily escape the latest ice age gathering pace outside. Rum and Tangerine therefore became the natural starting point. A bit of experimentation resulted in the addition of a touch of Pineapple Juice and Passion Fruit syrup. A glance out of the window into the ongoing blizzard was the final inspiration required: an escape to warmer climes and a typically Tiki finish was needed. Float overproof Rum and garnish with half a spent Tangerine shell. <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Anani_Punch.html">The Anani Punch</a>. Serve with lots of ice and excellent central heating.<br />
<br />
Combine:<br />
<ul><li>2 shots of Appleton 8</li>
<li>1 shot of freshly squeezed Tangerine Juice</li>
<li>0.5 shots of freshly squeezed Pineapple Juice</li>
<li>0.5 shots of Passion Fruit Syrup</li>
<li>Float a dash of overproof Rum</li>
</ul>Shake with ice, serve over crushed ice in a rocks glass and garnish with half a spent Tangerine shell.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-55381880344798526582010-11-03T16:02:00.000-07:002010-11-03T16:44:35.650-07:00The Saturn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_j-K69zQWJS_EFi3gxP5VlEUaq91AZMtpWOgbgcSkPjc0FcIxcDnJEGxtC-JmI1p9HyAdOMCBeLyIQU2-r-TQeRG28JDdbIshifRymnPF3puflSQmaQwkPBwRMosjR1LT2PD5XlMQm0/s1600/Saturn_Cocktail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_j-K69zQWJS_EFi3gxP5VlEUaq91AZMtpWOgbgcSkPjc0FcIxcDnJEGxtC-JmI1p9HyAdOMCBeLyIQU2-r-TQeRG28JDdbIshifRymnPF3puflSQmaQwkPBwRMosjR1LT2PD5XlMQm0/s320/Saturn_Cocktail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535471149666950226" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Saturn.html">Saturn</a> is one of my favourite drinks from <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktail_experts.html#berry">Jeff Berry</a>'s latest book on Tiki drinking: <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/further_reading_books.html#berry">Beachbum Berry Remixed</a>. <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/nindex/ingGinIndex.html">Gin</a> isn't usually at the top of the list for a Tiki drink, but it works wonderfully with the Falernum and the array of other flavours in the mix. I'm amazed its been paid such little attention by the online Tiki community since Berry brought it back from its sixties origins. Although those who have <a href="http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2010/10/saturn.html">blogged about the Saturn</a> have been pretty complimentary!<br /><br />Creator of the Saturn is <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktail_experts.html#galsini">Popo Galsini</a>, one of the cocktail luminaries featured on MSPs new <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktail_experts.html">Cocktail Experts</a> page. This is certainly a work in progress but we've now got a decent foundation to develop this into a useful reference resource for the site. I'm really keen to build Mix Shake and Pour with lots of cross referencing and links to all the best cocktail information out there on the web. The creators of all those fabulous drinks are obviously a key piece of the cocktail puzzle. So who is missing? Be they cocktail legends or influential bloggers, who do you think should be added to the list?Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-43465304222369521582010-10-31T11:00:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:15:40.962-07:00Cocktails in Marrakech<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvX4Y74bcLJTEH3uzhb9Wm_kPR0mIb4HKSlgNTplKD1ItCZnOKITgkoIpo95E3rCHXsxY9GyYzVtYnqmX4FRYqoaTLWtOs-fr0b4PMuTS7M-NdXC9mHYLBOpWhMTiXATva1F3_J_EWmlk/s1600/mar1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvX4Y74bcLJTEH3uzhb9Wm_kPR0mIb4HKSlgNTplKD1ItCZnOKITgkoIpo95E3rCHXsxY9GyYzVtYnqmX4FRYqoaTLWtOs-fr0b4PMuTS7M-NdXC9mHYLBOpWhMTiXATva1F3_J_EWmlk/s320/mar1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534272120516919186" border="0" /></a>Drinking cocktails is not the first thing that springs to mind in a predominantly Muslim country, such as Morroco, but opportunities do exist. The bar at the hotel we were recently staying at used either cocktail pre-mixes or little judgement in their mixing. On requesting an off menu choice of a Mojito, we received all the right ingredients (and fresh ingredients at that) but not necessarily in all the right quantities. The result tasted of mint and little else. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrgpf3BAV58-Weg-ueaCeIM74EjY2c9wlDA_5XE67NPjMJQDmTBZUbKZBG6_1F1FUoV1ufFWRs8BcLDjbf-ZK3oWoDyoSmhp_8ZDy5twNBjR2rSzfKNYt0KdMvUJQv-CzrKpxpe64Ew8/s1600/mar2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrgpf3BAV58-Weg-ueaCeIM74EjY2c9wlDA_5XE67NPjMJQDmTBZUbKZBG6_1F1FUoV1ufFWRs8BcLDjbf-ZK3oWoDyoSmhp_8ZDy5twNBjR2rSzfKNYt0KdMvUJQv-CzrKpxpe64Ew8/s320/mar2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534272229790951170" border="0" /></a>Venturing out into the bustling streets of Marrakech proved more fruitful, but not without some searching. The rabbit warren mazes of winding streets are not captured well on a map and the street names (only occasionally marked on signs) that have evolved over time often leave a mismatch between your directions, map, and where you actually are. Perseverance is definitely required. Eventually we located a couple of gems. First up was the sumptuously decorated Kosybar (47, Place des Ferblantiers, just around the corner from the Palais Badi). This city's drinking dens are all about the roof terraces and the Kosybar has one of the best. Just one small problem: no cocktails. Saviour can be found further north in the old town at <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=cafe+arabe+marrakech&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=cafe+arabe&hnear=Marrakesh,+Morocco&cid=0,0,2575502627454604023&ei=cHG7TIWsL4_QjAfFmu27Dg&ved=0CCAQnwIwAQ&ll=31.630318,-7.989314&spn=0.002526,0.004828&z=18">Cafe Arabe (Rue de Mouassine)</a>. The elegant roof top terrace is the perfect place to watch the sunset and sample the menu of classic cocktails. Nothing fancy, just well made drinks with fresh ingredients. As we finally got up to leave, the call to prayer echoed across the rooftops. A reminder, if one were really needed, that most inhabitants of this incredible country certainly don't have cocktails on their mind.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6ipsYmYe92zI-SydHhcY_rB0f8TC5SfakKPKehzr0ufEB7RSEG0BJlFYSaEheTTswiBqj7NcBME0NYUFrQ1mXN7IV1b0hn0-ZC2zFpQa03DWHU7IjvUqF2RbOkJlUNDyGNj3Ml4JRRo/s1600/mar3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6ipsYmYe92zI-SydHhcY_rB0f8TC5SfakKPKehzr0ufEB7RSEG0BJlFYSaEheTTswiBqj7NcBME0NYUFrQ1mXN7IV1b0hn0-ZC2zFpQa03DWHU7IjvUqF2RbOkJlUNDyGNj3Ml4JRRo/s320/mar3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534273270886513298" border="0" /></a>Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-62305356412049787762010-10-17T13:10:00.000-07:002010-10-31T06:37:31.312-07:00The Perfect Mai Tai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDKLflcmH04UFF2c5JOExKezSUp08OaN0g2ZPaaDqMBeF6_UWhh0-I87yE-iK2CzrOvCrt7w3HH_Rb6ytX_WqFQTGctC18KvYEBQMHnP3agMX2Y8VGp-GaOfp7wBlxqH4qClxCTnaDyo/s1600/Mai_Tai_Cocktail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDKLflcmH04UFF2c5JOExKezSUp08OaN0g2ZPaaDqMBeF6_UWhh0-I87yE-iK2CzrOvCrt7w3HH_Rb6ytX_WqFQTGctC18KvYEBQMHnP3agMX2Y8VGp-GaOfp7wBlxqH4qClxCTnaDyo/s320/Mai_Tai_Cocktail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534203607130934546" border="0" /></a><br />The final day of <a href="http://www.londoncocktailweek.com/">London Cocktail Week</a>, and in particular: <a href="http://rumfest.co.uk/">UK Rumfest</a>, is the perfect opportunity to revisit one of the most well known rum cocktails: the Mai Tai. With some of the original ingredients of Trader Vic's classic no longer available, creating either a perfect and/or authentic Mai Tai is harder than you might think. Fortunately the thought of imbibing vast quantities of this drink, albeit with an array of different ingredient variables, is not seen as the worst pastime in the world. The online Tiki community has put in the <a href="http://rumdood.com/2009/01/26/a-month-of-mai-tais/">hard</a> <a href="http://www.amountainofcrushedice.com/?p=1692">research</a> required to discover the best Mai Tai ingredients. Purely in the interests of science, of course. The right combination of rums elevates a well made Mai Tai into the cocktail stratosphere. This updated Mai Tai page provides all the mixing details and references to more Mai Tai information that you'll need to create a <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Mai_Tai.html">perfect Mai Tai</a>.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-29263279483971845532010-09-01T16:32:00.000-07:002010-11-01T12:07:47.980-07:00Coconaut<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4tFHywjxYPndaE1Zb6XLI7pbyAp2rfmuxnwDbV7Yi3XeA2KabjR7BOFMw7sz4WMuPmFqJylY3ZLaMVqaYUy3DsL4O073VChp2U0vd-P7ZQ8HZSWbztFIFZga5gHh70JG1zJevB1B45k/s1600/CoconautSmall.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 80px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4tFHywjxYPndaE1Zb6XLI7pbyAp2rfmuxnwDbV7Yi3XeA2KabjR7BOFMw7sz4WMuPmFqJylY3ZLaMVqaYUy3DsL4O073VChp2U0vd-P7ZQ8HZSWbztFIFZga5gHh70JG1zJevB1B45k/s320/CoconautSmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534659993958399634" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Coconaut.html">The Coconaut</a>: a moreish Tiki cocktail combining Rum, Lime and Coconut Cream.</span>Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-35541127663183315912010-01-19T10:49:00.000-08:002010-10-31T06:51:38.021-07:00Pompanski Martini<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKTmX2yQS1CtYe_9yIS0G8EleOktzU9Q76VbOm6U_Y51HxzA6D3E0fzb6MwynCvkBhrz8uXXNJ14FpdFEbcXgnm1cPCMgu3R5NZI3SwIAqUBA7zMqFMxjoP2PdLePKtaDbjN7cvWTnGU/s1600-h/Pompanski_Martini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKTmX2yQS1CtYe_9yIS0G8EleOktzU9Q76VbOm6U_Y51HxzA6D3E0fzb6MwynCvkBhrz8uXXNJ14FpdFEbcXgnm1cPCMgu3R5NZI3SwIAqUBA7zMqFMxjoP2PdLePKtaDbjN7cvWTnGU/s320/Pompanski_Martini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428528718853013394" border="0" /></a><br />After a long break, Mix Shake and Pour is back with the deliciously dry <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Pompanski_Martini.html">Pompanski Martini</a>. More cocktails on the way very soon...Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-87393219266190469102009-07-17T11:00:00.000-07:002009-07-17T11:13:16.664-07:00Mojito Summer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnvj0gR9pbUkb5pzTavSvZH282ON4t9Y3gFnNUDCXVlxaOGCYxoo2z5D2U0plui0W4inG2-VL4sM2apBTFKHEQYTTdPmrZB2ZwVcDgINxHKTnN4eRVDLO_cEFngRKpbPxZ0vSp8sr-tc/s1600-h/Mojitos2+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnvj0gR9pbUkb5pzTavSvZH282ON4t9Y3gFnNUDCXVlxaOGCYxoo2z5D2U0plui0W4inG2-VL4sM2apBTFKHEQYTTdPmrZB2ZwVcDgINxHKTnN4eRVDLO_cEFngRKpbPxZ0vSp8sr-tc/s320/Mojitos2+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359492822464179282" border="0" /></a><br />Summer is here. Scorching weather. Barbecues. Long evenings. At last. Ok, well I'm lying a little bit there as its chucking it down outside and proving to be a truly "english" summer. So as I await a call with news of the cancellation of tomorrow's village cricket match that I'm due to play in, I thought I'd post a few drinks designed exclusively for good times in the sun. Yes I can dream. So we have now have a range of fabulous <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/nindex/catMojitoIndex.html">Mojito variations</a> up on the site. All are worth a try, but I have to say the <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/nindex/catMojitoIndex.html">Peach Mojito</a> is really something else. A deep and complex fruit and mint flavour that somehow retains that thirst quenching characteristic of this fabulous Cuban drink.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-4165745596594892002009-07-06T14:07:00.000-07:002009-07-06T16:22:13.389-07:00The Tartini<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEMtj3eA8jPdc-mzRkw1n2gvHP4ols06U6L76FgdcE09oPN4gIHa10hCgvp1K8SSt7UW7wDmn_k-jB3TrEl2SBxocnQovOJX8GcLDYPjdCauxJuTbPvajtFI4ooVl7AFVEU-8SN8RXWE/s1600-h/TartiniClose.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEMtj3eA8jPdc-mzRkw1n2gvHP4ols06U6L76FgdcE09oPN4gIHa10hCgvp1K8SSt7UW7wDmn_k-jB3TrEl2SBxocnQovOJX8GcLDYPjdCauxJuTbPvajtFI4ooVl7AFVEU-8SN8RXWE/s320/TartiniClose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355462784179925506" border="0" /></a>A new <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/nindex/catVodkatiniIndex.html">Vodkatini </a>for today is the <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Tartini.html">Tartini</a>. Loads of berry flavours are dried by a slug of Cranberry juice to produce an excellent short drink.<br /><br />There's also a new feature that allows readers to add <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Mojito.html#comment">comments</a> to menu and recipe pages, using the Facebook API. If you've got a Facebook account, just log in and away you go.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-27667546776850505392009-06-24T14:53:00.000-07:002009-06-24T15:41:28.530-07:00Chalino Special<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/images/cocktails/close/Chalino_SpecialClose.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 450px;" src="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/images/cocktails/close/Chalino_SpecialClose.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Continuing the Margarita theme, I'd been meaning to try a recipe I came across in Dave Wondrich's <a href="http://www.esquire.com/drinks/chalino-special-drink-recipe">Esquire column</a> and finally got round to it. The <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/Chalino_Special.html">Chalino Special</a> combines a decent sized slug of Tequila with a touch of Cassis and lemon and lime to balance things up. The result is a rather subtle fruit edge to compliment, rather than drown, the Tequila. Whoever Chalino is or was, much respect to the man!<br /><br />The other significant update today is a revision of our <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/further_reading_books.html">cocktail book recommendations</a>. The text and selections have been brought right up to date, and it also looks a bit sharper with some new styling. The latest Difford's Guide is about to hit the shelves, and we'll have live links via Amazon as soon as its out.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-64617198166063488042009-06-17T12:58:00.000-07:002009-06-17T13:54:23.449-07:00Fruity Vodkatinis and Margaritas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1_ueoff_fTtDt_5HfkX7KFF4eLXG1ASi-zd1wCWm11RvZWCk9bMrxLLa3NKkAmXCsV0aT8c1BoJaB4P2gPt85iG8cBfK2XX65O3YdSO0lAFRrboCeKjbXf6UICIY5-EmkRxeusSR8x0/s1600-h/La_BohemeClose.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1_ueoff_fTtDt_5HfkX7KFF4eLXG1ASi-zd1wCWm11RvZWCk9bMrxLLa3NKkAmXCsV0aT8c1BoJaB4P2gPt85iG8cBfK2XX65O3YdSO0lAFRrboCeKjbXf6UICIY5-EmkRxeusSR8x0/s320/La_BohemeClose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348402456366505202" border="0" /></a><br />Two new cocktail recipes include a rich raspberry and elderflower vodkatini named <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/La_Boheme.html">La Boheme</a> (pictured), and a fruity Margarita created by Dick Bradsell, named <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/cocktails/The_Flirt.html">The Flirt</a>. The <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/nindex/catMargaritaIndex.html">Margarita page</a> is now looking pretty healthy...<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktail_experts.html">Famous Bartenders</a> page is gradually growing in detail with some extra links added and a new entry for British cocktail genius, <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktail_experts.html#bradsell">Dick Bradsell</a>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/toolsofthetrade.html">Tools of the Trade</a> page, recommending the very best in cocktail equipment for the home bar has had a considerable revamp. Its now slap bang up to date and looks a lot sharper.<br /><br />The visual food sites like <a href="http://www.tastespotting.com/">Taste Spotting</a> and <a href="http://foodgawker.com/post/archive/mixshakeandpour/">Food Gawker</a> have been getting our interest lately. If you've not seen it already, please check out our homage to them, the <a href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/misc/cocktailwall.html">Cocktail Wall</a>. There's lots of potential to do stuff with this basic concept so please let us know if you like it.<br /><br />Today's update also includes a host of the usual touch ups, minor corrections and extra links.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606977952403900581.post-35967827666897901872009-06-17T09:47:00.001-07:002009-06-17T09:52:16.508-07:00Welcome<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/images/misc/mixing1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 80px; height: 80px;" src="http://www.mixshakeandpour.com/images/misc/mixing1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the Mix Shake and Pour blog! Expect updates from the website, details of the latest delicious cocktail recipes to be added, and all sorts of other tasty cocktail stuff.Mix Shake and Pourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752602000651595602noreply@blogger.com0