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Naren Young
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Created: August 22, 2011
About Me
Naren Young travels the globe researching and writing about the world's great spirits and cocktails. When he's not you might find him out way past his bed time, most likely nursing a Negroni. He's currently overseeing the cocktail program at the soon to open Saxon + Parole. You can check out more of his musings on www.forkandshaker.com
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A perfectly made Mint Julep is a thing of beauty, even though getting one can often be a frustrating and futile exercise. It’s not an easy drink to prepare, for the record. The Manhattan — an august libation that needs no introduction —...
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For whatever reason, Americans seem to celebrate the national holidays of other countries with as much fervor as citizens of the origin countries do. One only has to look at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City or Cinco de Mayo celebrations...
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It’s the Kentucky Derby this weekend, folks, and while the mint julep has been associated with Churchill Downs since 1938, there are a couple of other legendary drinks that were created in the Bluegrass State that should never be overlooked, on this...
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If there is one bar that one should visit on a trip to Louisville, Ky., it is the iconic Seelbach Bar, tucked away off the majestic lobby of the Seelbach Hilton Hotel. Built in 1905, it inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to use it as the backdrop of Tom and...
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Like many of the great cocktails that were created in America and have gone "international," the Old Fashioned is sadly a mere shadow of its former self. Nowadays, in the majority of bars across the country, your barkeep has probably muddled...
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All you need to make a perfect mint julep is a good quality, high-proof bourbon, some sugar, the freshest, most spritely mint you can find, and some crushed ice. It absolutely must be crushed ice. The drink may taste strong and sweet at first, but after...
