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Join the Rat Pack for a Manhattan

Rat Pack Manhattan {photo credit: Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist}

Though there are several versions of the Rat Pack Manhattan swirling about in books and the internet they all contain the same components with variations in measurements. Each ingredient denotes a member of the Rat Pack; Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin,

Whiskey Quotes & Cocktails

Whiskey on the Rocks - photo property of Cheri Loughlin

Whiskey spans the globe in a broad range of styles, flavors and varieties. No matter where the bottle pours it seems the preferred manner of consuming the spirit is neat or on the rocks. However the vast flavor profile of

Gifting the Black Rose

The Black Rose uses Bourbon, Cognac, Grenadine, and two kinds of bitters. It mixed with ice and strained into chilled rocks glass without ice. Simply fantastic! {photo credit: Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist. www.intoxicologist.net}

Though the black rose does not actually exist in nature, when given as gift the meaning is larger than life – pardon the pun. Symbolically the black rose means “death or farewell.” However, when paired with a lover’s holiday the Black Rose could take on new meaning beyond gloomy. A toast to burying the past with nod to hopeful beginnings is always a wonderful way to begin one’s finest hour or any Happy Hour – don’t you think? If nothing else, the Black Rose is sure fire way to begin a conversation.