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Smokescreen Cocktail: Another Gem from Cocktail Codex Book

March 19, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

Smoke Screen cocktail from the Cocktail Codex Book.

Death and Co was one of the first truly great NYC cocktail bars I visited. We were trying to get into PDT, and with insane wait times, we were lucky to get seated a few doors down with little wait at Death and Co. While you don’t hear about it quite as much as you […]

Mixology Masterclass Review: Is Mr. Lyan’s Cocktail Course Worth It?

March 17, 2020 by Sean 3 Comments

Lynnette Marrero and Mr Lyan Mixology Masterclass Review.

About three years ago, my wife bought me the Gordon Ramsay Masterclass for my birthday. I’m embarrassed to say however, that it wasn’t until about 3 weeks ago that I actually watched any of it. And man, I’ve been missing out. Not only is the production quality absolutely fantastic, but to get interesting recipes, learn […]

How to Make a Negroni: The Easiest Negroni Recipe Ever

March 10, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

Best Negroni Recipe

There may not be an easier cocktail in the world to make than a negroni. Unfortunately, depending on your tastes this may also be the most polarizing cocktail in the world. It’s strong, bitter, and despite it’s pinkish-hue, is certainly not a drink for the weak. But for those who enjoy it, there aren’t many […]

Union Club Cocktail: Like a Boulevardier with Training Wheels

February 6, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

Union Club Cocktail

It may not have totally come through on this site yet, but I’m a big Campari fan – and any bitter amaro for that matter,. The negroni is one of my go to drinks, and when I’m making stuff at home it’s probably drink that I’ll riff off the most. Why? Because it’s easy. One ounce spirt. One […]

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

February 5, 2020 by Sean 1 Comment

Tales and Spirits Amsterdam Outside

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 pretty much exactly what you’d expect for a 22 year old, who just graduated college and was backpacking through Europe with his best friends: pub crawls, beers, […]

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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.

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