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Eat Drink & Be Scary

Let’s Eat, Drink & Be Scary!

This is the season of the witch, y’all! Welcome to Eat, Drink & Be Scary week. We love Halloween because it’s a holiday that can be enjoyed equally by young and old alike, and we’re mere days from that spookiest night of the year. Make & Muddle is here to help you plan your own… Continue reading Let’s Eat, Drink & Be Scary!

Old Fashioned Week

Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Copenhagen After Dark

Most regions in the world have their own spirit. The Scotch from Scotland, Sake from Japan, Tequila from Jalisco, Bourbon from Kentucky, wine from Italy, Champagne from France, Raki from Turkey. The Scandinavians have Aquavit. Aquavit is made from distilling grains or potatoes and then flavoring that distillate with things like fennel, caraway (rye), and… Continue reading Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Copenhagen After Dark

Old Fashioned Week

Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Brandy

Wisconsin is known for cheese, football, and supper clubs. Supper clubs were social clubs that sprang up in the 20th century where folks could go have a meal, a cocktail, and play some cards. The brandy Old Fashioned has its roots there. They still muddle a cherry and use brandy as their spirit of choice.… Continue reading Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Brandy

Bar Set Up, Old Fashioned Week

Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Barrel Aged Gin

I spent a great number of years believing that I did not like gin. The juniper forward tastes-like-the-smell-of-Christmas-trees was nothing I wanted in a cocktail. It turns out I just didn’t like a particular brand of London Dry Gin. I actually LOVE gin and the more herbal the better. Gin cocktails are certainly classic and… Continue reading Old Fashioned Week 2022 – Barrel Aged Gin