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I’ll take Manhattans, with a twist
( The Washington Post, September 13, 2011; 5:05 PM )
 
New advances in the world of gin
( The Washington Post, October 25, 2011; 3:11 PM )
 
What’s a good punch among friends?
( The Washington Post, July 5, 2011; 11:01 AM )
 
It’s Suntory time
( The Washington Post, January 17, 2012; 2:04 PM )
 
Is 2012 going to be a good year for spirits?
( The Washington Post, January 3, 2012; 2:31 PM )
 
No preservatives, but worth keeping around
( The Washington Post, September 27, 2011; 2:10 PM )
 
Cider for summer, and its low-cal come-on
( The Washington Post, June 7, 2011; 5:25 PM )
 
How to tell a buck from a fizz
( The Washington Post, June 21, 2011; 1:21 PM )
 
What to serve to people who ‘don’t like cocktails’
( The Washington Post, November 18, 2011; 8:53 PM )
 
The beer back: A step forward?
( The Washington Post, August 16, 2011; 12:11 PM )
 
Bitters, the acid test for bartenders
( The Washington Post, November 8, 2011; 2:21 PM )
 
Does the ‘perfect’ bourbon exist?
( The Washington Post, March 15, 2011; 4:36 PM )
 
Gin and homemade tonic, a perfect match
( Edition, February 15, 2011; 12:20 PM )
 
For a better Singapore Sling, the answer is clear (not red)
( Edition, February 1, 2011; 2:38 PM )
 
Armagnac appreciation 101
( Edition, January 18, 2011; 11:45 AM )
 
How cocktails happen
( The Washington Post, January 31, 2012; 2:39 PM )
 
The cocktail craze has settled into a nice routine
( The Washington Post, August 2, 2011; 11:25 AM )
 
White whiskeys keep on coming
( The Washington Post, July 19, 2011; 12:32 PM )
 
A liqueur named Root
( The Washington Post, June 1, 2011; 10:09 AM )
 
A good ouzo just needs H20
( The Washington Post, March 1, 2011; 4:18 PM )
 
A cocktail true to the spirit of Valentine's Day
( Edition, February 8, 2011; 1:08 PM )
 
The most influential cocktail book to date
( The Washington Post, October 11, 2011; 1:58 PM )
 
Spirits: Savory cocktails with a seasonal bent
( The Washington Post, December 6, 2011; 1:21 PM )
 
Spirits: Liqueur gems, sky-high and affordable
( The Washington Post, August 30, 2011; 12:58 PM )
 
Muddle your way through summer
( The Washington Post, May 24, 2011; 6:06 PM )
 
A tasting of Spanish brandies reveals their grandeur
( The Washington Post, April 5, 2011; 8:58 AM )
 
Single Oak Project yields early, tasty insight
( The Washington Post, May 3, 2011; 3:07 PM )
 
Sherry, the underappreciated wine
( The Washington Post, March 22, 2011; 4:42 PM )
 
My Pimm’s is a bit muddled, but it’s all good
( The Washington Post, June 14, 2011; 12:17 PM )
 
Spirits: Long live the Cuba Libre
( The Washington Post, April 26, 2011; 1:43 PM )