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Buy the best quality you can afford, and always wash glassware by hand to prevent chips and cloudy build-ups. Stick to the sizes shown so that your drinks look right in the appropriate glassware. Bottoms up!
1. Martini glass: 4 - 6 oz

2. Old fashioned / rock glass: 8 - 10 oz

Apple is at it again. June 29th will mark the launch of the Apple Iphone, probably the most anticipated phone launch in the wireless industry. To wit, there’s been a race from other manufacturers to launch their own “Iphone Killers”, the two most popular models being the LG Prada and Nokia N95. If the gargantuan [...]

The Liquid Muse is more than just a cocktail blog. The site is run by Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, a cocktail, restaurant and nightlife expert. Widely quoted by various media outlets such as the Washington Post, USA Today, Washingtonian and Marie Claire - Natalie is an entertainment lifestyle expert who definitely knows her way around a shaker. [...]

Setting up a home bar is all about having the right equipment and ingredients. In the first part of this series, we’ll cover the essential utensils you’ll need. Part 2 will cover glassware and Part 3 will cover liquor.
Stock up on these essentials and don’t cut corners on quality. You’ll soon be the toast of [...]

You’ve had a Sidecar, a Between the Sheets, a Tom Collins and a Red Lion. That brings us to the last cocktail in this series, the Mint Julep.
The Julep dates back to ancient times, the Arabs called it “julab”, the Portugese, “julepe”, Latin’s, “julapium”. “Julep” is actually a French term. As varied as the names [...]