Comments on: Creative cocktails: Q&A with Brian Van Flandern http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/ wine talk that goes down easy Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Musings on Gin and Tonic from Per Se http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-91296 Musings on Gin and Tonic from Per Se Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:12:54 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-91296 [...] out an interview with Brian where he talks a little about the decision to make the [...]

]]> By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Mixing it up: your cocktail questions answered http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-1058 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Mixing it up: your cocktail questions answered Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:56:43 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-1058 [...] Van Flandern recently answered my cocktail questions. Now he’s back and responds to [...]

]]> By: Dr Vino » Blog Archive » Mixing it up: your cocktail questions answered http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-1021 Dr Vino » Blog Archive » Mixing it up: your cocktail questions answered Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:03:57 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-1021 [...] Van Flandern recently answered my cocktail questions. Now he’s back and responds to [...]

]]> By: SGSalerno http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-993 SGSalerno Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:46:00 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-993 Thoughts on ice’s impact on cocktail making: Assuming I’m shaking (usually follow the old rule about stirring spirits and shaking if juice/mixers, but not always), do you find a difference b/w smaller ice cubes & those larger ones pumped out by most home freezer ice machines? The times I’ve bothered to crack the ice, I’ve noticed a difference – or did I imagine it? Thought the drinks w/ cracked ice were much better, but not sure it was worth the effort. Any suggestions for smaller ice at home, or is the difference a figment of my imagination?

]]> By: Anne http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-994 Anne Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:37:00 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-994 Is a vodka – 7Up with two limes a balanced drink? If not what would you suggest is a good ratio for balance?

]]> By: Kim http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-995 Kim Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:11:00 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-995 Wow – great post.

I don’t drink alcohol (I know – blasphemy), but my husband and many friends do. I was hoping to become a better host and this post has helped me.

I do have a question. My very favorite beverage is straight Tonic Water. I would love to know how to make my own. I’m not so adverse to the taste of the HFCS version, as that is about all I have had. But I am sure, based on my experience with other beverages, that the sugar version is much better. My problem though is that I am allergic to corn and HFCS causes me the most trouble. Sometimes I take a step on the wild side and have Tonic Water with Benedryl, but would love to be able to drink it without the drugs. Even though I like many diet drinks (Diet Coke being one of my favorites), diet Tonic Water is nasty.

How can I make my own Tonic Water? I have found quinine powder or quinine bark powder on line. Is there anything I should know about it before I order it? My email address (spelled out) is kimprice at excite.com.

Thanks!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.drvino.com/2007/03/08/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-996 Anonymous Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:26:00 +0000 http://70.103.16.189/~drvinoco/wordpress/2007/03/creative-cocktails-q-with-brian-van/#comment-996 Has there ever been a decent cocktail made with still wine?

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