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

November 18, 2021 by Sean 2 Comments

St Regis Atlanta Exterior

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 […]

Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible

November 3, 2021 by Sean 1 Comment

Bananerac Cocktail

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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At Slightly Pretentious we're on a quest to visit the top 100 bars in the world, and here we share stories from those travels while also helping you create killer cocktails at home.

Let's face it, if you're into bougie cocktails? There's at least a small part of you that is slightly pretentious. This is a safe space to embrace it :)

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

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How to Make Simple Syrup with Demerara Sugar

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March 1, 2019 By Sean

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Nottingham Forest: A Sensory Cocktail Experience in Milan

March 5, 2019 By Sean

Cocktail Recipes

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Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail

October 22, 2021 By Sean

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A Slightly Pretentious Mai Tai Recipe

October 11, 2021 By Sean

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