Blogs Posts on "Mixology"

You should drink this: Autumn cocktails at the Whistler. by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Nov 4, 2009photo: helloleticiaWe went to The Whistler last night to see Japanese psych-rockers Marble Sheep. For fans of fine drinks and interesting music, the Whistler has nailed it. There's no other place in Chicago where gourmet mixology teams up with avan...

Behind the Scenes at Behind the Burner-Mohegan Sun by Gurl About Town on Oct 15, 2009Take a behind the scenes look at the Behind the Burner team filming at Mohegan Sun in CT.

The Best Cocktail Tools by Skinny Chef on Sep 16, 2009Just because summer is coming to a close doesn't mean entertaining with friends and family has to end. Skip the sugar-packed, store bought mixes, and mix your own with real juice - it is the tastiest and healthiest way to enjoy a cocktail!

Drink an Old Fashioned today. by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Sep 3, 2009And a couple more this evening. Photo: sirsnapsalotI just watched two episodes of Mad Men and have be matching each with Old Fashioneds from the living room bar.The drink is a manly beverage. In the words of my boozily erudite friend Jess:"Watching...

Beer vs. Cocktails: What'll you have? by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Aug 5, 2009Libation of choice? Photo by n8fireAll year, sophisticated cocktails have splashed across every publication devoted to the hallowed art of imbibing. The Violet Hour, Whistler, Drawing Room and Bar DeVille are de facto media darlings. Everyone is in...

The Violet Hour, as taught on LTH Forum. by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Jun 16, 2009Contrary to popular belief, magicians sometimes reveal their secrets. Photo: santheoToby Maloney, Head Mixologist at The Violet Hour, has engaged the LTH Forum members in a full disclosure of his most-loved drinks. TVH is the front- runner in the C...

Let me freshen up your drink... by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Mar 26, 2009Photo by ulterior epicureCitrus cut through the barroom air as the flesh crushed into juice. My Old Fashioned was satisfying, but the Greyhound captivated my imagination.The best drinking experience I've had in a while was at Bar DeVille last week.

Sweet Spots: The Whistler. by Being Totally Sweet in Chicago on Feb 5, 2009A Diablo in a fairer season (click for ingredients). Photo by jenny_p.Fans of expert mixology, stalk this place until it gets a restraining order.While some will call it a "poor man's Violet Hour", The Whistler is one of the most satisfyin

Hoar Frost by Art of Drink on Jan 18, 2009Mixology Moday: A cocktail from 1934 that uses a completely sugar frosted glass.

Sparkling Pomegranate Snowflake by Art of Drink on Jan 4, 2009A look at a cocktail from the book Preggatini's. A non-alcoholic mixology guide for mothers to be.