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<title>The Imbiber BOW Feed</title><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/index.html</link><description>The Best Bartenders&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2006 Dan Dunn</dc:rights><dc:date>2007-02-15T11:58:53-08:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:14:30 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>It&#x27;s Erica&#x2c; with an H</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-02-15T11:58:53-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWherica.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWherica.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Herica Thompson Club 2020 2020 Wilshire Blvd.  Santa Monica, CA 90403  &ldquo;WEST MEMPHIS&rdquo;  1 part dark rum (Captain Morgan) 1 part Southern Comfort (can substitute Jack Daniels or Crown Royal if you prefer)

Fill glass with ice, sour mix, cranberry and pineapple Juice.  Add splash of Triple Sec.  Top with Peach Schnapps and Grenadine.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Red-Headed Slut</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-01-31T17:02:02-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/mcoleBOW.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/mcoleBOW.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian McCole Maeve's Residuals 11042 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 818-761-8301 www.maevesresiduals.com  &ldquo;The Red-Headed Slut&rdquo;

Brian says: &ldquo;When a female customer asks me for a Red-Headed Slut, I tell her &lsquo;I get off work at 8!&rsquo;  After the brief flirtation (or, in a lot of cases, puzzled looks) I fill a shaker with ice and add two-counts of Jagermeister, two counts of peach schnapps, two counts of cranberry juice, and a double dash of grenadine (after all, a slut's head can't be too red).  Shake it ten times, pour into two double shot glasses--one for her and one for me--call the customer a &lsquo;Dirty Who-er,&rsquo; and CLINK!  &lsquo;Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women!&rsquo;  And then her boyfriend gets in my face and I have to buy him a drink.  There's nothing better than being a red-headed bartender in a bar where the number one shot is the Red-Headed Slut.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Knight with a Ruby Slipper</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-01-09T22:41:29-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/bowknight.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/bowknight.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Knight Head bartender at Aquavit Restaurant in New York 65 E 55th St New York, NY 10022 (212) 307-7311  RUBY SLIPPER 2 1/2 ounces AQUAVIT NEW YORK - White Cranberry 1 1/2 ounces Ruby port 1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon or lime juice Dash of simple syrup Burnt orange zest, for garnish

Shake the ingredients in an ice-filled tumbler and strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with the burnt orange zest.

John's inspiration: "It's common in Europe to create cocktails from a mix of liquor and wine, so I wanted to bring that to our menu, where we serve Swedish cuisine.  I came up with this recipe because the richness and body of ruby port is an excellent accompaniment to the elegance of the Aquavit New York White Cranberry."]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Alice in Wonderland (aka Boston)</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-01-03T21:44:55-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWalice.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWalice.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alice Medeiros The Greatest Bar 262 Friends St.  (across from the Garden) Boston, MA 02114 (617)367-0544  &ldquo;The Cherry Popper&rdquo;  1 Part Vanilla Vodka 1 Part Creme de Cacao (dark) 1 Part Bailey's Irish Cream Splash of Milk

Shake all ingredients with ice and pour into a shot glass.  Add a drop of Grenadine to the middle.

Alice says: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m totally frickin&rsquo; hot (Okay, The Imbiber said that, but the rest of this paragraph is all Alice) I came up with this drink one day while at work trying to come up with a creative new shot that everyone, especially girls, would love.  I am not biased in anyway, it's just that girls enjoy tasty shots that are easy to take.  This was a great little shot that everyone seemed to enjoy and I had some help adding a fun name to it.  The part I enjoy most about bartending is making up all sorts of different drinks.  I usually come up with ones that disguise the taste of alcohol, which can sometimes get a little dangerous.  Bartending in Boston is the best thing I could ask for.  I love making drinks for customers, meeting different people, and having a great time working.  The Greatest Bar is a very different bar to work at because of the four different levels and themes it offers.  The first floor (more of a sports theme is a completely different atmosphere than the fourth (lounge/VIP type of area), and it is fun to have that change each week.  I'm still young and love living in Boston and just going around the city, partying, dancing, and having a great time and seeing what it has to offer.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Doing as the Romanos Do</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-12-13T23:32:59-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/romano.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/romano.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian "Rome" Romano Mooney's Pub South Philly  &ldquo;The Blue Moon&rdquo; 2 oz of Absolute vodka 1 oz of Southern Comfort 1 oz of Blue Curacao Splash of lime juice Splash of sour mix 1.5 oz of 7up

Mix first five ingredients in a jigger filled with ice and pour over ice.  Top with 7up.  Or, if you&rsquo;re feeling crazy, it can also be served as a shot.

Says Rome: &ldquo;Mooney's Pub is located on the corner of 4th and Ritner in the heart of South Philadelphia.  It&rsquo;s a neighborhood bar in an hard-working, predominately Irish section of the city.  Mooney's is like Cheers in that everybody knows your name &ndash; you will always find a familiar face at the bar.  Our motto is &ldquo;Where misery needs company,&rdquo; so if you&rsquo;re having a bad day, stop in, because you are sure to find someone who is having a worse day.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Smirnoff&#x27;s Barkeep is Bouge-ois</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-11-27T12:44:15-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWbouge.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/BOWbouge.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cameron Bouge Smirnoff Cocktail Consultant Las Vegas, NV

A reader recently remarked in an e-mail &ldquo;You&rsquo;ve got to admit, Mr. Imbiber, you&rsquo;ve got a sweet gig.&rdquo;...  Hell, up until earlier this week, you couldn&rsquo;t keep me from crowing about it....  He&rsquo;s 26, good-looking and lives in Sin City (Las Vegas).  Last May, Cameron beat out over 1,000 entrants to become the first-ever Smirnoff Cocktail Consultant, a yearlong assignment that entails traveling the world on the brand&rsquo;s dime to promote the vodka and research adult beverage trends.  Oh yeah, and they&rsquo;re paying him a Hundred Gs to do it.

IMBIBER: Has being a well-paid cocktail consultant helped your game with the ladies?

...Life&rsquo;s tough when you hand people a card that says you sample drinks for a living.  This is the ONLY position where you can be unemployed in Las Vegas and still get chicks.

What would happen if the folks at Smirnoff caught you nipping at some Grey Goose or Absolut?

...Probably just ask me why I was drinking an inferior product.

In 25 words or less, what makes a great cocktail?

...And do you have any insider tips on the best bet to win the Super Bowl?

...I suggest betting on the team that scores the most touchdowns, By the way, the Super Bowl is a great time to pick up chicks &ndash; their men are all busy....  1.5 oz Saut&eacute;ed Asian Pear Infused Smirnoff Vodka* 1/2 oz Yuzu Juice 1/2 oz Saffron Simple Syrup** 4 oz Ginger Beer Slices Asian Pear for garnish

Combine first three ingredients in a tall glass filled with ice.  Top with Ginger Beer and garnish with the Asian pear slice.

* Saut&eacute;ed Asian Pear Infused Smirnoff Vodka: Thinly slice 4 Asian Pears....  Place pears in sealable container and cover with 750ml Smirnoff Vodka.  Let the mixture steep for one week, then strain liquid through cheesecloth into carafe.

** Saffron Simple Syrup: In a sauce pan, bring 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar to a boil....  saffron and let steep in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 days.

Yuzu Juice: A citrus fruit indigenous to China, a cross between a lemon and lime with hints of tangerine.  Be careful not to purchase juice with added salt (intended for cooking).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Natorade: Is it in You?</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-11-08T18:58:57-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/natorade.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/natorade.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nathan Wree JP&rsquo;s Grill 11th & Wilshire Santa Monica, CA  &ldquo;Natorade&rdquo;

In a shaker, combine equal parts vodka, DeKuyper&rsquo;s Apple, raspberry schnapps and 7-Up.  Add a splash of sour mix, shake, pour into a shot glass and shoot it.

The Imbiber says: The Imbiber first had a Natorade a few years ago after attending an advance screening of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST in Hollywood in which I sat next to Larry King and a comely young blond that I assumed was Larry&rsquo;s latest wife.  Larry didn&rsquo;t look good.  Not sick or anything, just not good.  He&rsquo;s an unattractive man with a disproportionately large head topped with what appears to be hay.  There was a tall man with Larry and the blonde, and as we waited for the film to begin, he made repeated attempts to steer the conversation toward same-sex marriage.  Larry was having none of that, however, and instead loudly remarked that God made marijuana.  Since we were about to see THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, most everyone in the screening room felt the need to discuss God, but Larry King was the only one talking about His role in the creation of loco weed.  The Imbiber thought Larry was the absolute Bomb by that point but I was in the minority.  People shot angry looks.  Many were clearly put off by the suggestion that God created pot &ndash; true as it may be &ndash; but no one actually said anything to Larry King because, well, he&rsquo;s Larry-freakin&rsquo;-King.  The tall dude remarked that the mayor of San Francisco is a hero, but Larry cut him off and told the blond she&rsquo;s a bad driver.

&ldquo;Well then you drive next time, Larry,&rdquo; she snapped.

&ldquo;Hah!&rdquo;  he cackled loudly, then suddenly lost consciousness and slumped forward, his giant head flattening a tub of popcorn.  At least, I THINK it all happened like that.  In this line of work, the mind sometimes plays tricks.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Little &#x27;Tiff&#x27; with Moira</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-10-31T11:10:37-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/moira.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/moira.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Moira Matthews Nolan&rsquo;s (Adams Morgan) 2323 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-319-1111  &ldquo;The Tiff-N-I&rdquo;  -2 parts ABSOLUT Ruby Red1 part cranberry juice -splash of sour mix -splash of sprite  Shake well with ice, served up as shot

Moira says: I came up with the drink when our local Absolut rep Tiffany came into Nolan's for a tasting of Absolut's newest flavored vodka.  While trying different mix combinations, I eventually arrived at this concoction.  Since Tiffany was helping us think of different combinations I named the drink the &ldquo;Tiff N I.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cassandra has Many Talents</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-10-26T12:05:25-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/cassandra.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/cassandra.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cassandra Many Cafe Citron Dupont Circle 1343 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20036  &ldquo;The Many-Flavored Mojito&rdquo; -3/4's of a lime, quartered -a spoonful of sugar (helps the medicine go down) -small handful of fresh mint leaves -3 or 4 small, fresh strawberries -4oz rum -sprite or soda water (depending on your desired level of sweetness)

Crush the mint, limes and sugar together just like you would with a regular mojito.  When you have a nice mush of lime juice, sugar and mint water, add one or two of the strawberries and crush them lightly.  Then add the whole ones, top off the glass with ice, and shake, a lot.  Pour the mixture back in the glass, top it off with sprite.  et voila.

Cassandra says: Summer is over, but your tastebuds don't have to know it.  One day I was training at a bar where I worked while living in Paris, and our restaurant had a surplus of fresh strawberries from the Loire Valley.  Being the constant grazer I am, I grabbed a handful from the kitchen to snack on behind the bar.  As I was trying to multitask, doing my mojito prep work and eating, my fellow barman Finn threw a strawberry at me which promptly landed in the drink.  After I got over the irritation of having to make a new mojito for a customer, I drank the 'spoiled' one, not wanting alcohol to go to waste (a true imbiber at heart).  Thus my favorite drink was born.  (We got rid of all those extra strawberries too.)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kelly Chambers Works a Miracle</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-10-25T10:56:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/kellychambers.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/kellychambers.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kelly Chambers JP&rsquo;s Grill 11th & Wilshire Santa Monica, CA  &ldquo;The Miracle&rdquo;  -2 oz of Ketel One vodka -Fresh lime juice from the wedges of seven limes -1/3 can of Red bull -splash of cranberry -drop of bitters

In a chilled pint glass over rocks mix in vodka, fresh lime juice , Red bull, splash of cranberry and drop of bitters.  Shake it like a mo-fo, and pour over the rocks.

Kelly says: After you drink it you'll know why it&rsquo;s called &ldquo;The Miracle.&rdquo;  After the first time I had one, I swear I saw the Virgin Mary in JP's bathroom.  Go figure.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Junior Merino Respects His Elder</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-10-25T09:53:29-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/juniormerino.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/juniormerino.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Junior Merino New York, NY

The winner of International Bar Show Cocktail Competition, Junior is the Master Mixologist for Cocktail Times.  Junior's concise mixing techniques and unique creativities have been awarded by numerous publications including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and 2006 Star Chef's Award.

He has consulted for spirit brands including Dewar's, Leblon Cachaca, Reika Vodka, Chopin Vodka and hosted a cocktail party for Oprah Winfry's "The Color Purple" cast party.  Junior also tends at The Modern Bar at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art).  "Elder Fashioned" - 1/6 of bartlett pear - 1/10 of navel orange - 1/2 oz elder flower syrup - 1 1/2 oz blended Scotch whisky - 1 oz champagne - Garnish: orange twist

Muddle bartlett pear and navel orange with elder flower syrup in a mixing glass.  Pour Scotch whisky and shake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass and top off with champagne.  Garnish with an orange twist (or bartlett pear).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MASHing with Eric Johnson</title><dc:creator>imbiber@theimbiber.net</dc:creator><dc:subject>BOW Archive</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-10-05T11:43:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/ericjohnson.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theimbiber.net/page18/files/ericjohnson.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric Johnson Eastside West 3154 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94123  &ldquo;Dover Cocktail&rdquo;  2 oz gin 3/4 oz lemon juice 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc 4 seedless red grapes 4 mint leaves 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 dashes Peychauds bitters  Muddle all in pint glass, shake 10 sec and double strain into cocktail glass

Eric says: Named for the original M*A*S*H film when Hawkeye & BJ take over an OR while on leave in Seoul wearing silk kimonos.  "What are you two HOODLUMS doing in this hospital?"  "Look, mother, I want to go to work in one hour.  We are the Pros from Dover and we figure to crack this kid's chest and get out to the golf course before it gets dark.  So you go find the gas-passer and you have him pre-medicate this patient.  Then bring me the latest pictures on him.  The ones we saw must be 48 hours old by now.  Then call the kitchen and have them rustle us up some lunch."  When first made, I decided it was complicated enough that anyone less than a Pro should stay clear...]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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