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Naked and Famous Cocktail

Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

Sean
December 13, 2022

If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, then you’re probably already familiar with the Naked and Famous cocktail. This classic drink was invented in 2011 at the renowned cocktail bar Death and Co in New York City, and has since become a staple on cocktail menus around the world. By the way, if you haven’t read any…

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Naked and Famous Cocktail

Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, then you’re probably already familiar with the Naked and Famous cocktail. This classic drink was invented in 2011 at the renowned cocktail bar…

Continue Reading Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.

Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks…

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Funky Rum Negroni

How to Make a Rum Negroni: The Artsy Bird is a Funky Rum Cocktail

I like spirit forward drinks. And when I’m at home and just looking for a fun night cap on a Thursday night, I don’t want to spend hours…

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Bees Knees Cocktail

Bees Knees Cocktail: A Fantastic Introduction to Gin Cocktails

A lot of times I make drinks for people who say they don’t like a particular spirit. But there are always gateway drinks you can make, that more…

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Great Cocktails: 25+ Ridiculously Good Drinks to Make at Home

The entire reason this website exists is to shine a light on the great cocktails of the world. This could be classic cocktails that have stood the test…

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The Smoking Banana is a simple mezcal cocktail with mezcal, smith and cross, and Banane du Brasil.

The Smoking Banana: A Simple Mezcal Cocktail that Impresses

Once a month I get together with a group of 4 other friends. We all own businesses, and are all cocktail nerds. So each month someone hosts, and…

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5 of the Best Home Ice Makers to Buy in 2023

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, you know that the right ice can make all the difference in the flavor and overall enjoyment of your drink. But if you’re…

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Smoke Boards: What's in the Box

Best Cocktail Smoker: Smoke Boards is My New Favorite Drink Smoker

If you’ve spent any time perusing some of the recipes here at Slightly Pretentious, you’ve probably figured out that I like smoky things. Islay Scotch. Mezcal. You name…

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25+ Best Cocktail Gifts Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season

Yep, it’s already that time of year again! The holidays are almost upon us which means shopping season is about to shift into high gear and as usual,…

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The "Backroom" bar at Double Chicken Please.

Double Chicken Please: Is it Really Top 10 In the World?

In 2014 I set out on a quest to go to the top 100 bars in the world. By the middle of 2019, I’d been to 59/100. Not…

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The Bowmore "Nomadic Rebel"

Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland

Updated December 2022 to make sure all accommodations, distilleries, and restaurants were still open and accurate. For the last decade, I’ve been a huge fan of Islay scotch. Like,…

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Dead Rabbit NYC

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

There’s a good chance this website wouldn’t exist were it not for The Dead Rabbit. It all started on a rainy night in October of 2014. I was…

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Naked and Famous Cocktail

Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

Sean
December 13, 2022

If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, then you’re probably already familiar with the Naked and Famous cocktail. This classic drink was invented in 2011 at the renowned cocktail bar Death and Co in New York City, and has since become a staple on cocktail menus around the world. By the way, if you haven’t read any…

Continue Reading Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

The "Backroom" bar at Double Chicken Please.

Double Chicken Please: Is it Really Top 10 In the World?

Sean
December 12, 2022

In 2014 I set out on a quest to go to the top 100 bars in the world. By the middle of 2019, I’d been to 59/100. Not bad. Then COVID hit. Then my wife got pregnant. Now our daughter is almost two, and I haven’t been to a new top 100 bar since, well,…

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Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.

Sean
December 12, 2022

Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels. Literally 50% of the time when we sit at…

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best home ice makers

5 of the Best Home Ice Makers to Buy in 2023

Sean
December 10, 2022

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, you know that the right ice can make all the difference in the flavor and overall enjoyment of your drink. But if you’re still using regular old ice trays to make your ice cubes, you’re missing out. Investing in a dedicated ice maker specifically designed for cocktails can take your…

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The Bowmore "Nomadic Rebel"

Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland

Sean
December 10, 2022

Updated December 2022 to make sure all accommodations, distilleries, and restaurants were still open and accurate. For the last decade, 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 think I was” kind of fan. And ever since I first…

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Smoke Boards: What's in the Box

Best Cocktail Smoker: Smoke Boards is My New Favorite Drink Smoker

Sean
December 9, 2022

If you’ve spent any time perusing some of the recipes here at Slightly Pretentious, you’ve probably figured out that I like smoky things. Islay Scotch. Mezcal. You name it, if it’s smoky, I’m all about it (funny considering I don’t smoke). So a few years ago when it became en vogue to actually smoke your…

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Funky Rum Negroni

How to Make a Rum Negroni: The Artsy Bird is a Funky Rum Cocktail

Sean
December 7, 2022

I like spirit forward drinks. And when I’m at home and just looking for a fun night cap on a Thursday night, I don’t want to spend hours trying to craft something crazy. Three ingredients, four max. Easy. That’s just one of the many reasons why I love the negroni. It’s got a fantastic bitter,…

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Bees Knees Cocktail

Bees Knees Cocktail: A Fantastic Introduction to Gin Cocktails

Sean
December 5, 2022

A lot of times I make drinks for people who say they don’t like a particular spirit. But there are always gateway drinks you can make, that more often than not make them change their mind. For instance, my wife typically doesn’t like whiskey. All it took was one whiskey sour and she was sold.…

Continue Reading Bees Knees Cocktail: A Fantastic Introduction to Gin Cocktails

Great Cocktails: 25+ Ridiculously Good Drinks to Make at Home

Sean
December 4, 2022

The entire reason this website exists is to shine a light on the great cocktails of the world. This could be classic cocktails that have stood the test of time. Modern drinks made by some of the best bartenders in the world. Or simply libations I’ve come up with on my own that I feel…

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The Smoking Banana is a simple mezcal cocktail with mezcal, smith and cross, and Banane du Brasil.

The Smoking Banana: A Simple Mezcal Cocktail that Impresses

Sean
December 2, 2022

Once a month I get together with a group of 4 other friends. We all own businesses, and are all cocktail nerds. So each month someone hosts, and they’re in charge of preparing 3 cocktails and then we order dinner from Caviar. Recently, it was my turn to host. And while I expected the delicious…

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5 of the Best Home Ice Makers to Buy in 2023

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Smoke Boards: What's in the Box

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