Category Archive for cognac
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The Blood & Straw
This week in 1814, the physician who lent his name to one of France's best-known inventions died. Learn about Dr. Guillotin and his "enlightened" death machine, and then drink this custom cocktail 'til your head falls off: Read more...
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Anello De Fuoco
Around this time in 1497, in the middle of Florence's Piazza Della Signoria, a Dominican priest named Savonarola had a pile of Renaissance treasures set ablaze. Learn about the famous bonfire, then kick back with the conflagrant drink it inspired. Read more...
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My Delight
This week back in 1980, "Rapper's Delight," by the Sugarhill Gang, became the first top 40 rap hit ever. Learn about the song's intrepid producer and its bizarre origins, and then order up this future hit at the bar: Read more...
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Spencer's Sour
This week back in 1955, the average home kitchen changed forever. You can thank Raytheon's Percy Spencer - and the candy bar in his pocket - for being able to nuke your leftovers. Hear the radioactive history of the microwave, then get toasted in no time at all with this custom cocktail. Read more...
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Anello De Fuoco
On February 7th, 1497, in the middle of Florence's Piazza Della Signoria, a Dominican priest named Savonarola had a pile of Reniassance treasures set ablaze. Read more...
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The Littlefeather
This week back in 1973, Marlon Brando won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in "The Godfather"... but never picked it up. Read more...
