The Book Bender

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Tag Archives: bourbon

Nov. 5

Election Night cocktails: fun for both parties

This idea was pure gold: The Seattle Times asked three local bartenders to each make a cocktail for Obama and Romney supporters. I had heard that the Republican cocktails might be nonalcoholic since Mitt doesn’t drink, but turns out that … Continue reading

Dec. 28

Eggnog and punch for a holiday crowd

My only regret from throwing a holiday party? Abandoning my camera for my punch glass. There’s no photos of the punch, and there won’t be until the next time I decide to bestow boozy merriment on guests. The two drinks I … Continue reading

Oct. 11

‘A Visit from the Goon Squad’ will squander your cynar

This book knocked my socks off. Well, my shoes, literally. I took “A Visit from the Goon Squad” on a trip to Boston, expecting to sneak in a few pages and some shuteye on the plane. With my feet (sans … Continue reading