Whiskey, You’re the Devil!

On June 21, 2012, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Whiskey you’re the Devil, you’re leadin’ me astray, Over hills and mountains and to Americay! You’re sweeter, stronger, decenter, You’re spunkier than tea! Oh Whiskey, you’re my darlin’, drunk or sober… —Celtic Traditional I have to admit, of all the wonderful spirits out there, for this Booze Nerd, nothing quite satisfies like a wee dram […]

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Forget the Worm: Mysterious Mezcal

On March 16, 2012, in Andy Romine, News, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Today on the Booze Nerd, I want to talk about another spirit that, like Absinthe, has an aura of mystery and myth surrounding it: mezcal. The first I heard about this “Mexican moonshine” was whispered promises of potency and the mystical visions that eating the worm at the bottom of the bottle would bring. Even […]

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A Cup of Good Cheer

On December 22, 2011, in Andy Romine, News, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Happy Holidays! ’Tis the season for frightful weather, and nothing warms the soul after a slog through the snow to buy those last minute gifts like a hot, spicy drink. For some, the perfect antidote is a cup of coffee, or tea, or even hot chocolate. But this is a Booze Nerd post, so you […]

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Autumn in a Glass: The Widow’s Kiss

On December 1, 2011, in Andy Romine, News, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Hello again! This is your friendly Booze Nerd, back from a short hiatus. I hope you all have been drinking well. I know I have. So here we are in the late fall, rushing towards winter and (in the northern hemisphere at least) colder days and especially nights. As far as I’m concerned, those crisp […]

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Yo ho ho…

On August 12, 2011, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Y’arr! Ahoy me hearties, and this be another installment of the Booze Nerd. This month we sample the finest cup in all of the seven seas! Okay, I’ll stop. But you might have guessed already that this month’s post is all about the favorite drink of pirates everywhere–rum. A Rotten Sweet Tooth The history of […]

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Drink and Draw! (a twitter event and more)

On July 13, 2011, in Andy Romine, Art Nerd, Galen Dara, The Booze Nerd, by Galen Dara

I’ve asked Booze Nerd Andy Romine to assist me in writing this post as we gear up for a Functional Nerds Drink & Draw party.  Thank you Andy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Functional Nerds twitter event: Drink & Draw! When: The evening of Friday July 15th. Where: tweeting from a computer/mobile device near you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drink • and […]

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The Ultimate Summer Drink: Gin & Tonic

On June 1, 2011, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

When the heat of summer weighs heavily upon me, there’s one sure-fire cure. Others may reach for their margaritas and tropical tiki drinks, but the Booze Nerd finds no better solace than in a crisp, refreshing classic: the Gin & Tonic. This cocktail has been a mainstay against the tropical heat ever since the days […]

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Death and Taxes

On April 28, 2011, in Andy Romine, News, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

They say there are only two certainties in this life: death and taxes. If you live in the United States, most of you have probably already completed your income taxes for this year. The forms are in the mail (or e-filed) and with any luck, you’re waiting on your refund. Or maybe you owe Uncle […]

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A True Classic: The Martini

On March 31, 2011, in The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Welcome to another installment of Booze Nerd, dear drinkers. This time, I’d like to talk about the quintessential cocktail — the Martini. Really, no other cocktail has captured the imagination quite like this deceptively simple drink. It’s lent its name to a bazillion pseudo-tinis, most of which have little in common with the original drink […]

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Limited Offer: The Booze Nerd Shirt

On March 29, 2011, in News, The Booze Nerd, by Patrick Hester

Introducing the Booze Nerd T-Shirt! Want people to know that yours is a sophisticated palette?  That you don’t mess around with just any old drink – you prefer your liquor mixed, blended – the classic cocktail is your raison detre. Well, now you can have your drink and advertise it too! The Limited Edition Booze […]

Booze Nerd: Tools of the Trade

On February 28, 2011, in The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Now that you’ve decided to try your hand making cocktails at home, the next question is: how do you begin? The first thing is to figure out what drink you want to make. I suggest starting with one or two favorites. Keep it simple. Martinis, whiskey old-fashioneds, whiskey sours, Manhattans, even margaritas. All of  these […]

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Booze Nerd: The Corpse Reviver # 2

On February 4, 2011, in The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Cocktails are cool! After decades languishing under stuffy, grandfatherly reputations or forgotten aside from counterfeit sweet-tinis of all kinds, the classic cocktail has made a major comeback. A new breed of bartender—the mixologist—artfully crafts old standards with the finest ingredients, with freshly squeezed juices, custom infusions and new concoctions designed to delight the palate. My […]

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