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Today’s Cocktail: The Improved Whisky Cocktail
In honor of National Bourbon Day today, I thought I’d try something new: the Improved Whisky Cocktail. It’s been around since at least 1887, but it was new to me, and I think it’s excellent.
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 bar spoon maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 dash absinthe
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Peychaude’s bitters
I used the excellent local Helderberg Bourbon from New Scotland Spirits.
Cheers 🥃
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Today’s Cocktail: The Improved Whisky Cocktail
In honor of National Bourbon Day today, I thought I’d try something new: the Improved Whisky Cocktail. It’s been around since at least 1887, but it was new to me, and I think it’s excellent.
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 bar spoon maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 dash absinthe
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Peychaude’s bitters
I used the excellent local Helderberg Bourbon from New Scotland Spirits.
Cheers 🥃
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Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
https://accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better-more-accessible-media-player-texas-beer-co-king-grackle-stout/
#accessibility #a11y #podcast #podcasts #craftbeverages #beer -
Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
https://accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better-more-accessible-media-player-texas-beer-co-king-grackle-stout/
#accessibility #a11y #podcast #podcasts #craftbeverages #beer -
Cocktail: The Tea Clipper
This was my first attempt at mixing a cocktail that used a spirit “alternative” (something deliberately created and marketed as a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional spirit). This one featured The Spirit of Gin from Free Spirits. It was pretty decent.
- 2 1/2 oz Free Spirits Spirit of Gin
- 1 oz Earl Grey honey syrup
- 3-4 oz tonic
Mix the spirit of gin and honey syrup in a shaker with ice and pour into a Collins glass or mason jar over fresh ice. Top with the tonic and garnish with a twist of lemon.
The recipe was from Free Spirits.
The honey syrup was made with several tablespoons of honey added to 8oz of strong Earl Grey tea (I used the decaf Earl Grey from The Whistling Kettle).
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NA Beer: Athletic All Out
I was impressed by this one. Despite what the brewer says, it’s more in the style of a schwartzbier than a porter or stout, and I would compare it favorably to Köstritzer Schwarzbier (my usual beer of choice at the local Wolff’s Biergarten). (If they insist that it’s a stout, I’d say it leaves something to be desired.)
It’s crisp and not too heavy but still flavorful. Coffee notes that might be present are more of a dark-roast variety, so it has hints of being a rauchbier, but fortunately it’s not smoky enough for that. Overall, I’d consider having it on tap at home during the colder, darker months of the year.
Brewed by Athletic Brewing in Milford, Connecticut.
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Mulled Cider
We had our first really autumnal day here in upstate New York. It's been around 50 and rainy all day, and the leaves are starting to come down. Since it's also Indigenous Peoples Day, the kids are off school, and I'm off work. It was the perfect day to make some mulled cider. 2 quarts fresh apple cider 1 orange, sliced 3 cinnamon sticks 4 whole allspice 6 whole cloves 1 star anise pod Put the cider, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker on high. The remaining spices […] -
In this #AccessibilityCraft conversation with Mike Demo, we discuss the CloudFest hackathon and how he's used Accessibility Checker to remediate a website + try a really unique beverage unlike any others we've ever tried before. 🪴 https://accessibilitycraft.com/124-hacking-accessibility-with-mike-demo-mary-jones-cola/
Also, shout out to @Bovelett for leading a rockin' #accessibility team at CloudFest. 👏
#a11y #podcast #podcasts #craftbeverages -
In this #AccessibilityCraft conversation with Mike Demo, we discuss the CloudFest hackathon and how he's used Accessibility Checker to remediate a website + try a really unique beverage unlike any others we've ever tried before. 🪴 https://accessibilitycraft.com/124-hacking-accessibility-with-mike-demo-mary-jones-cola/
Also, shout out to @Bovelett for leading a rockin' #accessibility team at CloudFest. 👏
#a11y #podcast #podcasts #craftbeverages -
Welcome to the brave new world of artisanal #moonshine coding! 🤖🍸 Because nothing screams "craftsmanship" like debugging your whiskey while it distills, right? Next up: blockchain-powered #grape stomping! 🍇💻
https://opensourcedistilling.com/ #artisanalcoding #blockchain #stomping #craftbeverages #HackerNews #ngated -
Welcome to the brave new world of artisanal #moonshine coding! 🤖🍸 Because nothing screams "craftsmanship" like debugging your whiskey while it distills, right? Next up: blockchain-powered #grape stomping! 🍇💻
https://opensourcedistilling.com/ #artisanalcoding #blockchain #stomping #craftbeverages #HackerNews #ngated -
Leases and Independent Businesses
The Albany Business Review reported yesterday that Rare Form Brewing in downtown Troy will be closing temporarily while they find and move to a new location. Apparently, lease negotiations didn’t work out. The article didn’t go into more detail about why lease negotiations didn’t work out, but this is just the more recent in what feels like an increasing trend of established independent businesses being forced out by their landlords because of issues with re-negotiating a lease. A […]https://sam.upstate.blog/brief-thoughts/2025/leases-and-independent-businesses/
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Cocktail: A La Louisiane
In recognition of Mardi Gras this past Tuesday, and National Absinthe Day this past Wednesday (March 5), today’s cocktail is an A La Louisiane (also sometimes called a De La Louisiane).
https://sam.upstate.blog/cocktails/2025/cocktail-a-la-louisiane/