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The PDT Project: Albert Mathieu
June 15, 2012
Albert Mathieu was a French mining engineer, who in 1802 proposed a plan to build...
Kinpou Sake from Fukushima
June 12, 2012
By Shizuka Wakashita One day I had to run errands near a local wine shop...
The PDT Project: Airmail
June 8, 2012
Once you understand basic cocktail recipe structure (without going off on too deep a tangent,...
The PDT Project: Aguila Azteca
June 1, 2012
According to Aztec tradition, the eagle warriors were an elite unit of the Aztec army,...
The PDT Project: Against All Odds Cocktail
May 25, 2012
At its core, the art of mixing drinks involves the skillful ability to balance flavors....
Tokyo JUNKtion: The World Famous Awamori Wasabi-wari
May 24, 2012
I want Washio's Awamori Wasabi-wari to be world famous, so I've gone ahead and named...
Skankynavia: Brass Monkey (CPH)
May 23, 2012
A few months ago, I designed a ceramic mug shaped like a monkey's head, for...
The PDT Project: Absinthe Drip
May 18, 2012
In the universe of consumer products, the spirits category is perhaps the most beset with...
Tokyo-SF Bartender Salon: Masako Ikegami (BARShake)
May 17, 2012
Masako Ikegami bartends at BARShake in Tokyo. Like Mr. Tomokazu Kai, she also won the Suntory...
The PDT Project: 100 Year Punch
May 11, 2012
The 100 Year Punch is a cocktail that features a couple of unique ingredients that...
Tokyo-SF Bartender Salon: Thad Vogler (Bar Agricole)
May 10, 2012
Mr. Thad Vogler needs no introduction. He is a leading barman in the Bay Area...
The PDT Project: 21st Century
May 4, 2012
Last week I wrote about the classic 20th Century cocktail, and this week we move...