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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 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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Cocktail Recipes
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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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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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…
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 Summer Cocktails: 10 Delicious and Refreshing Summer Drinks
Alright, it’s finally happening! The weather is getting nicer, people around you have gotten vaccinated – it’s time for the summer BBQ and cocktail sessions to commence! You’re…
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Daiquiri Recipe: How to Make a Perfect Daiquiri (Without Strawberry)
When it comes to the classic drinks, there aren’t many that are more versatile (or delicious) than the venerable daiquiri. It’s amazing to me that still to this…
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Home Bar
Best Cocktail Books in 2021: 13 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender
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…
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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
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Review: Is the Hotel as Good as the Views?
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,…
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Banyan Tree Shanghai Review: The Best View in the City?
For my first visit to Shanghai, I knew I wanted to stay someplace special. We were going to be there for 4 nights, so figured we’d stay at…
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Park Hyatt Tokyo Review: Still World Class or a Fading Star?
Part of the fun of having a quest like visiting the top 100 bars in the world, are the cool and unique hotels you get to stay at…
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Bar Reviews
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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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 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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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 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?
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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Banyan Tree Shanghai Review: The Best View in the City?
For my first visit to Shanghai, I knew I wanted to stay someplace special. We were going to be there for 4 nights, so figured we’d stay at 2 different places to have a couple unique experiences while in the City. For our first two nights we opted for the Banyan Tree Shanghai, or the…
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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 devoid of ambiance. Let’s be real: most hotel bars suck. But, if you’re willing to go out of your way to find them, there are a handful…
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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 his family. I’d turned 21 about 3 months before the trip, so the fact they had free happy hour from 4-6 was, well, exciting. I remember thinking…
Best Cocktail Books in 2021: 13 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender
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 evolved beyond the early 20s staples of the 7 and 7 or the affectionately named classics of “faderade”…
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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 have a Singapore Sling. As it turns out, a few years later on a trip to China I had a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I arrived…
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Park Hyatt Tokyo Review: Still World Class or a Fading Star?
Part of the fun of having a quest like visiting the top 100 bars in the world, are the cool and unique hotels you get to stay at on the journey. Trust me, it’s a lot easier to work off that hangover in a nice hotel than it is in a Motel 6. If you…
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Best Summer Cocktails: 10 Delicious and Refreshing Summer Drinks
Alright, it’s finally happening! The weather is getting nicer, people around you have gotten vaccinated – it’s time for the summer BBQ and cocktail sessions to commence! You’re hosting people for the first time in, well, a long time. Obviously, you want to have some killer summer cocktails to share with your friends and family,…
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