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Four Seasons Atlanta Review: Still the Preeminent Mid-Town Hotel?

Sean
May 5, 2022

The first time I stayed at the Four Seasons Atlanta, I really didn’t want to be there. It was 2016. I was in Georgia to attend The Masters, and we were set to fly out the day after we attended the tournament. Unfortunately, some unprecedented stormy weather hit the region, which forced Delta to cancel…

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Cocktail Recipes

Oaxacan Old Fashioned Cocktail

Oaxacan Old Fashioned: The Ultimate Tequila Cocktail?

I still remember the very first Oaxacan Old Fashioned I ever had. It was at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge in Portland, Oregon. When I travel to bars, people often…

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Bananerac Cocktail

Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible

If you’ve read my list of best cocktail books, then you know what a fan I am of the Cocktail Codex book from the Death & Co team. …

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Green Chartreuse Cocktail

Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail

Every once in awhile you create a cocktail that catches you by surprise. That was the case with this green chartreuse cocktail, the Georgia Monk. I wanted to…

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Whiskey Sour Recipe

7 of the Best Whiskey Cocktails To Make At Home

Over here at Slightly Pretentious, we love a good Whiskey. Bourbon. Scotch. Rye. We’re pretty much on board for whatever variety you can name. But you know what…

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Mai Tai Cocktail

A Slightly Pretentious Mai Tai Recipe

I still remember the first “Mai Tai” I ever had. It was 2006 and I was staying at the Embassy Suites in Maui with my friend Ryan and…

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Singapore Sling Cocktail

We Tested 5 Singapore Sling Recipes: This One Was by *FAR* the Best

I have a long history with the Singapore Sling. Years ago, I posted on my bucket list that I wanted to visit the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, and…

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Best Cocktail Books

Best Cocktail Books in 2022: 14 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender

This post was updated in January 2022 to add “Welcome Home” to our list of best cocktail books. Amongst my friends, it’s safe to say I’ve developed a…

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How to Make Simple Syrup

How to Make Simple Syrup with Demerara Sugar

When it comes to keeping a well-stocked home bar, it doesn’t get much more basic than simple syrup. Along with bitters, simple syrup is one of the most…

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Blind Test Reveals Best Ginger Beer for a Moscow Mule

Now that Fall is upon us I want to tell you a bit about my go to drink for….last Summer. Ok, so the timing may be a bit…

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Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Atlanta Lobby

Four Seasons Atlanta Review: Still the Preeminent Mid-Town Hotel?

The first time I stayed at the Four Seasons Atlanta, I really didn’t want to be there. It was 2016. I was in Georgia to attend The Masters,…

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Hotel Viking Review: A Newport, Rhode Island Gem

My long-time editor and colleague Liz Froment recently visited the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. I knew this place was a perfect fit for Slightly Pretentious from…

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Ritz Carlton Reynolds Fire Pit

Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee Review: A Wonderful Retreat

When someone mentions the Ritz-Carlton, you likely get a certain image in your mind. For me? It’s the oceanfront Half Moon Bay Resort, or the towering Hong Kong…

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Bar Reviews

Rock Bar Bali

15 Best Hotel Bars in the World (These Places are Insane)

There’s a good chance when you hear the words “hotel bar” you have visions of a business traveler in middle-America, drinking a Coors Light in a bar completely…

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Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland

For the last five years, I’ve been a huge fan of Islay scotch. Like, the “I’m not an alcoholic, but if you look at my whiskey shelf at home you’d…

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Tales and Spirits Review: Why It’s the Best Bar in Amsterdam

It had been over ten years since I’d visited Amsterdam – and let’s just say my two trips couldn’t have been more different. My first Amsterdam experience was…

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Four Seasons Atlanta Lobby

Four Seasons Atlanta Review: Still the Preeminent Mid-Town Hotel?

Sean
May 5, 2022

The first time I stayed at the Four Seasons Atlanta, I really didn’t want to be there. It was 2016. I was in Georgia to attend The Masters, and we were set to fly out the day after we attended the tournament. Unfortunately, some unprecedented stormy weather hit the region, which forced Delta to cancel…

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Hotel Viking sign

Hotel Viking Review: A Newport, Rhode Island Gem

Liz Froment
April 21, 2022

My long-time editor and colleague Liz Froment recently visited the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. I knew this place was a perfect fit for Slightly Pretentious from the moment she said she was going. A beautiful hotel that also has placed a focus on its cocktail education program? Sign us up! Liz spent two…

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Best Cocktail Books

Best Cocktail Books in 2022: 14 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender

Sean
January 11, 2022

This post was updated in January 2022 to add “Welcome Home” to our list of best cocktail books. Amongst my friends, it’s safe to say I’ve developed a bit of a reputation as the “cocktail guy.” What can I say, I appreciate a good drink! But over the last few years, my cocktail tastes have…

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Oaxacan Old Fashioned Cocktail

Oaxacan Old Fashioned: The Ultimate Tequila Cocktail?

Sean
December 29, 2021

I still remember the very first Oaxacan Old Fashioned I ever had. It was at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge in Portland, Oregon. When I travel to bars, people often ask me if I have a “go-to” order. I tell them, I usually like to order from the menu, as when it comes to the best cocktail…

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Ritz Carlton Reynolds Fire Pit

Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee Review: A Wonderful Retreat

Sean
December 2, 2021

When someone mentions the Ritz-Carlton, you likely get a certain image in your mind. For me? It’s the oceanfront Half Moon Bay Resort, or the towering Hong Kong Ritz Carlton. But you know what doesn’t come to mind (or at least didn’t until recently)? A sprawling summer camp-like resort on a manmade lake about halfway…

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The St. Regis Atlanta Review: Why It’s the Best Hotel in the City

Sean
November 18, 2021

I still remember the first St. Regis hotel I ever visited. It was at the tail end of a 2 month round the world trip, at the St. Regis Shanghai. I was blown away. Sure at the time it was a brand new property, but everything about it was a step above.  From the in-room…

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Bananerac Cocktail

Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible

Sean
November 3, 2021

If you’ve read my list of best cocktail books, then you know what a fan I am of the Cocktail Codex book from the Death & Co team.  The reason it’s so great is because it does three things very well: It teaches you the essentials of creating a great cocktail. One read through the…

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Green Chartreuse Cocktail

Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail

Sean
October 22, 2021

Every once in awhile you create a cocktail that catches you by surprise. That was the case with this green chartreuse cocktail, the Georgia Monk. I wanted to make something new, so I literally sat looking at my bar and tried to choose a few ingredients that I thought might work, despite being, well, an…

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Whiskey Sour Recipe

7 of the Best Whiskey Cocktails To Make At Home

Steve
October 16, 2021

Over here at Slightly Pretentious, we love a good Whiskey. Bourbon. Scotch. Rye. We’re pretty much on board for whatever variety you can name. But you know what we love even more? Creating cocktails that include Whiskey. Now, before some of you inevitably email me and say “it’s whisky, not whiskey” I’m going to nip this in…

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Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Review: Is the Hotel as Good as the Views?

Sean
October 15, 2021

When it comes to luxury golf resorts, there aren’t many as well regarded as the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. You’ve got incredible views, two fantastic golf courses, and relatively easy access to the Bay Area airports. But what’s the experience actually like when you arrive at the Half Moon Bay Resort?  Is it a…

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Best Cocktail Books

Best Cocktail Books in 2022: 14 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender

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The Dead Rabbit: Is It NYC’s Best Cocktail Bar? It Might Be.

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Nottingham Forest: A Sensory Cocktail Experience in Milan

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Cocktail Recipes

Bananerac Cocktail

Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible

November 3, 2021 By Sean

Green Chartreuse Cocktail

Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail

October 22, 2021 By Sean

Whiskey Sour Recipe

7 of the Best Whiskey Cocktails To Make At Home

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