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Whigvilles Mixed Drink Of The Week |
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| APPLE PIE |
Cocktail Glass
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Description:
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Price: $2.50
Cost: $0.20
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Ingredients:
| Ingedient |
Amount |
Metric |
Measurement |
| Light Rum |
1 oz. |
3 cl |
0.0625 |
| Sweet Vermouth |
1/2 oz. |
15 ml |
0.5 |
| Applejack |
1 tsp. |
5 ml |
0.125 |
| Lemon Juice |
1 tsp. |
5 ml |
0.125 |
| Grenadine |
1/2 tsp. |
5 ml |
0.5 |
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Race Talk Comming Soon! |
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Posted: 05-22-09
Hello Race Talk Fans! Whigville is having another Race Talk show. It
will be on July 22nd. We also have the "Race Talk AM 1470 WFNT"
schedule for this year. Click here to view the schedule.
We will be serving free hotdogs and Root Beer so remember to
wright this event on your calendar! You don't want to miss out on
the fun party! 
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General news About the Site
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Native Spirits of Mexico |
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By Rick Lyke
You Can't waste away in Margaritaville without the help of
some tequila, but if your exploration of Mexican spirits starts
and finishs with brands from the state of Jalisco you are missing
out.
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Unfortunately, most Americans get introduced to tequila in the
same way they get acquainted with Mexico. Food defined by lunch
at Taco Bell. Culture courtesy of a cross border visit to Tijuana.
Spirits from a bottle with a worm in the bottom. Reality is a
richer and much more rewarding experience.
The image problem for tequila is compounded by the fact that
most Americans only consume it as part of a frozen citrus-based
cocktail in a glass rimmed with salt. Imagine if a whiskey sour
was the sole exposure you to whiskey. Both the Margarita and the
Whiskey Sour have proven to be classic cocktails that transcend
generational boundaries, but neither does very much to promote
the base alcohol as to be savored.
My Recommendation when it comes to tequila: It is time to put
away the blender and break out the snifter.
Mexico's spirit heritage goes back hundreds of years. In 1519,
when Spanish Conquistadors arrived in what is now Mexico they
found the Aztecs gathering agave to make pulque, a fermented
beverage used for ceremonies. Pulque also called octli had been a
part of a native culture for more than a thousand years and
several legends explain how it was discovered. Pulque, which is
made from juice taken from the maguey agave shots, is still
produced in Mexico today. Canned versions are even available on a
limited basis in the United States.
It was not long before the Spaniards started distilling liquor
from the agave juice. Keep in mind this was all taking place
just a generation or two after the first Scotch Whiskey was made
and about a century before New England colonists started making
Brandy and Rum. It would be about 250 years before America's
native spirit-bourbon-was born in Kentucky.
It is important to realize that there is a range of types and
quality grades of
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tequila. To be tequila it must at least contain 51 percent blue
agave the rest can be fermented corn, other grains or sugar. Many
quality brands are made with 100 percent agave and say on the
label. When it comes to aging tequila, bottles labeled as blanco,
silver or gold usually go straight from the still to the bottle.
Some may spend less than two months aging an oak. The color in
gold tequilas is introduced via caramel or corn syrup. Tequila
takes on an entirely new personality with a little aging. A
reposado has been aged between two months and a year in oak,
while an anejo is aged between one and three years in oak. A new
category on the market, extra anejo, has been established to
designate tequila that has spent more than three years in oak.
Tequila makers use a variety of sources for barrels, many of
which have been used and have a light level of toasting.
Mexico also produces a range of agave-based spirits that go
beyond tequila. Tequila and Mezcal are both made from the blue
agave's pina, a 75 to 200 pound pineapple-like heart of the plant
that is harvested, baked and crushed to produce a juice that is
then fermented. To qualify as tequila this process must take
place in the state of Jalisco around the town of tequila,
northwest of Guadalajara. Mezcal does not have the same
geographic restrictions or pedigree. But just like tequila,
Mezcal in the hands of a skilled distiller can take on an amazing
level of depth. Sotol and Bacanora are close cousins of Tequila
and Mezcal. Sotol is made using the Dasylirion wild agave, while
Bacanora, made in Sonora, uses the agave Yequiana, also called
the Pacifica agave.
No matter your past relationship with Mexican liquors, you owe it
to yourself to approach these spirits with an open mind.
Distillers are working on new aging techniques and some even
infusing flavors, so there truly some new things under the hot
Mexican sun, even after all of these centuries.
Rick Lyke is a drinks journalist based in Charlotte, NC.
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Crystal Head Vodka |
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Thousands of years ago, thirteen crystal heads were scattered
across the earth – and they are greater and more powerful than
anything we have the ability to manufacture today. Their
workmanship is perfect: they contain no tool marks and have been
cut against the natural axis of the crystal, defying the laws of
physics. Some say they are artifacts from the lost civilization
of Atlantis, some say they date back to the Mayans, still others
say they were created by a higher intelligence.
Brought together, the Crystal Heads are said to contain vast
knowledge and enlightenment capable of unlocking our most
enigmatic ancient mysteries. Alone, each is believed to house
radiant psychic energy, which has magical powers and healing
properties.
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TY KU Now Available! |
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Ingredients Matter
TY KU Liqueur unites premium all natural superfruits,
teas and spirits
YUZU Famed Asian citrus, potent source of vitamin C
HONEYDEW Excellent source of patassium and vitamin C
GINSENG Traditional Asian remedy that provides energy
MANGOSTEEN Asian super-fruit, contains Xanthones, Powerful antioxidants
GOJI BERRY Tibetan wonder-berry, contains 18 amino acids, amtioxidants, & Vitamins B, C, & E
GREEN TEA Potent antioxidants, cholesterol reducer
SOJU & SAKE No additives or preservatives, lower calories than other spirits
TY KU TASTING NOTE:
Soft citrus, fresh melon with the balance of tea and
botanicals, added to the subtle structure of premium
Asian spirits. The delicately blended taste finishes
with a hint of ginger. The drink is versatile, ideal
alone or as the main ingredient in today's resurgence of
crafted cocktails.
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BELLS BEER |
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BELLS OBERON
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An American wheat ale brewed with Saaz hops. Spicy and fruity,
Oberon is the color and scent of a sunny afternoon.
Alc. by Vol.: 5.8%
Dates Available: Summer Seasonal March 30th through October
Price: $9.99
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BELLS PALE ALE
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A refreshing, blond colored pale ale. Bell's pale ale is made
almost exclusively from pale malt. It expresses a spicy floral
hop aroma and taste.
Alc. by Vol.: 5.2%
Dates Available: Year Round January 1st through December
Price: $9.99
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BELLS PORTER
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A robust porter for all occasions. A blend of dark malts give
this beer flavors of coffee and chocolate with subtle roasted
notes.Gold medal winner in the Brown Porter category Brewers
Association World Beer Cup 2008.
Alc. by Vol.: 5.6%
Dates Available: Year Round
Price: $9.99
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BELLS LAGER
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As refreshingly crisp as a morning swim in a Great Lake, this
brew is crafted with Pils and Munich malts. The pronounced hop
character of this golden lager sparks thoughts of sandy beaches
and rocky islands.
Alc. by Vol.: 5.0%
Dates Available: Year Round
Price: $9.99
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BELLS TWO HEARTED ALE
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India Pale Ale style well suited for Hemingway-esque trips to the
Upper Peninsula. American malts and enormous hop additions give
this beer a crisp finish and incredible floral hop aroma.
Alc. by Vol.: 7.0%
Dates Available: Year Round
Price: $9.99
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BELLS AMBER ALE
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Our flagship beer is made from mostly pale malt with some Munich
and caramel malts. This gives it a slightly sweet flavor that is
balanced by a melange of American hops. The result is a deep
copper color and rich flavor.
Alc. by Vol.: 5.8%
Dates Available: Year Round
Price: $9.99
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BELLS HOPSLAM ALE
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A biting, bitter, tongue bruiser of an ale. With a name like
Hopslam, what did you expect?
Alc. by Vol.: 10.0%
Dates Available: Limited Release January 7th through February
Price: $16.99
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