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pictures from the book The Tequila Ambassador V.O. by Tomas Estes

A Brief History of The Tequila Ambassador V.O.

Let’s talk tequila! Or, more precisely, let’s talk about a certain tequila book. But rather than jumping right in, I’ll…

Meet Rumba’s House Rum Blend for 2023

Back in 2021, Jennifer Akin, the then-general manager of Seattle’s Rumba, graciously agreed to share the recipe for Rumba’s house…

Sex, Lies, and Passionola

In my occasional forays into researching Tiki drink history and its early ingredients, I’ve spent a lot of time tracking…

Maori Punch – An Undiscovered(?) Trader Vic Original

Thanks to the pioneering cocktail archeology of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and others, tiki enthusiasts enjoy a substantial library of golden-era…