DrinkBoy : Websites

Most Recently Added Websites: Here is a list of the websites which have recently been added to this site. The most recently added websites are at the top.

Uber Bar Tools / ProDesign http://uberbartools.com (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) Michael Silvers created ProDesign, an integrated design, manufacturing, and fulfillment company which produces unique and elegant barware. UberBarTools is the result of this project and can be relied on as a source of innovative and exciting tools for any bar, home or professional.
Miss Charming http://www.misscharming.com (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Recipes, Informational, ) Cheryl Charming has turned her love of bartending and instictive creativity into an ever broadening set of opportunities and resources. On her site you will find facinating information for consumers, bartenders, and bar owners.
Cocktail Kingdom http://www.cocktailkingdom.com (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Bartending, Shopping, ) Greg Boehm, owner of Mud Puddle Books, has turned his facination for classic cocktails into a thriving business. Starting out by simply providing accurately reproduced reprints of some of the most acclaimed cocktail books from the past, he has expanded the offerings available on his site to also include a variety of imported barware that is difficult, if not impossible, to find in the US. He also provides a great selection of bitters which are so crucial to a craft cocktail.
Summit Sips http://summitsips.com (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ) Summit Sips is an ongoing collection of musings about recipes, techniques, tools and other cocktail-related topics. Subjects include classic and contemporary cocktails, homemade ingredients, bars, restaurants and other social aspects of life in and around St. Paul.
Cocktail Enthusiast http://cocktailenthusiast.com/ (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ) Cocktail Enthusiast is a blog operated by Kevin Gray, a Dallas-based cocktail enthusiast (hence the name) which provides a personal exploration of cocktails and spirits, mixology and drinking culture. It has emphasis on both classic cocktails and modern innovations. It will often list cocktail recipes, liquor reviews, along with the occasional bar review and news piece.
Mister Mojito http://www.mistermojito.com (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) David Nepove has long been a well respected bartender in San Francisco, and like most bartenders constantly bemoaned the quality of barware available. Unlike most bartenders however, he decided to do something about it. First he designed his own line of mudders, and then he sourced a variety of great tools to compliment them. I've been using several of his products for many years, and highly recommend them.
Keg Nation http://www.KegNation.com (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) Keg Nation provides a selection of products focused on draught beer and liquor dispensing. They have a nice selection of ceramic beer towers, as well as electronic beer and liquor systems.
Chef Tools http://www.cheftools.com/ (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) Chef Tools provides a carefully selected collection of tools, cookeware, gourmet items, and of course barware. Many of the items they carry won't be found on other online shopping sites, so it is useful to browse through the site to see what you might discover!
The Liquid Muse http://www.theliquidmuse.com/ (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Food & Cuisine, Recipes, Wine & Spirits, Informational, News & Events, ) Natalie Bovis-Nelsen "is" the Liquid Muse. On her site she covers a world-wide range of wine and spirits information, events, and products.
Social Mixology http://www.socialmixologyvegas.com (Categories: Informational, News & Events, ) The idea is simple. Introduce people to the best bars and bartenders of Las Vegas by having a monthly social gatherings, events, and friendly competitions. If you are planning on traveling to Las Vegas any time soon, I highly recommend signing up and letting them help you check out the scene!
The Common Connoisseur http://www.thecommonconnoisseur.com/ (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, Wine & Spirits, Informational, ) This fledgling site is providing its users with useful information about the styles of beer, wine, and spirits. It also has a growing collection of drinking related quotes as well as a glossary of terms.
The Cocktail Guru http://www.thecocktailguru.com (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Personal Site, ) Jonathan Pogash is a cocktail consultant, and bartender in New York. He also teaches a monthly class "The Cocktail Lab" at the Astor Center in New York.
The Chanticleer Society http://www.ChanticleerSociety.org (Categories: Informational, Discussion Forum, ) The Chanticleer Society is a cocktail focused discussion forum for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, and other interested parties.
John Artis Ltd. http://www.johnartis.co.uk (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, ) Artis is one of the major suppliers of barware to some of the best bars all over England. Just a quick browse through their online product catalog will convince you why. Now if only their products were available in the US!
Shaker UK http://www.shaker-uk.com (Categories: Bartending, ) Shaker.com is a UK based company that focuses on bartender training, bar consultation, event planning, and resources that support the needs of the ever evolving hospitality and events industries.
Specialty Bottle http://www.specialtybottle.com/ (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) Specialty Bottle has a wide variety of bottles of different size, shape, color, and purpose.
La Maison d'Absinthe http://www.lamaisondabsinthe.com/ (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) A great source in the United States for all of your Absinthe Supplies. This New Orleans based store has a wide variety of authentic reproduction glasses, spoons, and even fountains that you can use at home to celebrate the green fairy in uncommon style.
King Cocktail http://www.kingcocktail.com/ (Categories: Bartending, Personal Site, ) Dale DeGroff certainly is the King of Cocktails, and on his website he provides details on the various events he is participating in around the world.
Branded Stirs http://www.brandedstirs.com/ (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, ) Branded Stirs provides a variety of general purpose stir sticks, and cocktail picks. They also specialize in creating custom branded sticks and picks for a wide variety of uses.
Small Screen Network http://www.SmallScreenNetwork.com (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Informational, ) As many of you know, I recently teamed up with the Small Screen Network to create a series of on-line video broadcasts in which I will cover various aspects of cocktails and mixology. This series has been going fantastically, with over 50 episodes already posted. Please visit Small Screen Network to see the complete list, as well as sign up for updates on new episodes.
KegWorks http://www.KegWorks.com (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) KegWorks provides a great selection of bar & kitchen supplies for either the amature home mixologist or the profesional cocktail lounge. I've been impressed by their dedication to trying to stock the best products available.
Wallace & Hinz http://www.wallaceandhinz.com/ (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ) Wallace & Hinz is a manufacturer of custom bars located in California. Their bars reflect the ornate, and highly craftsmanship quality once seen in the "Brunswick" style of bars. You can get beautiful bars designed for either professional or personal usage.
CAMRA http://www.camra.org.uk/ (Categories: Food & Cuisine, Informational, News & Events, ) CAMRA campaigns for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. They are an independent, voluntary organisation with over 90,000 members and have been described as the most successful consumer group in Europe. CAMRA promotes good-quality real ale and pubs, as well as acting as the consumer's champion in relation to the UK and European beer and drinks industry.
Beachbum Berry http://www.beachbumberry.com/ (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, Personal Site, Recipes, Informational, ) Jeff Berry is one of the most important cocktail historians for Tiki, or how it is more properly described "Exotic" cocktails. On his site he provides some additional insights on what he has uncovered regarding this classic style of drink, as well as details about his travels and adventures.
Oh Gosh! http://ohgo.sh (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ) In this wonderfully prepared blog, you get a chance to follow Jay Hepburn as he navigates the often confusing world of mixology. He caught the cocktail bug, and is ardently documenting his adventure.
Tales of the Cocktail http://www.TalesOfTheCocktail.com (Categories: Bartending, Cocktails, News & Events, ) Tales of the Cocktail is an annual event in New Orleans which celebrates the cocktail
The Cocktail Chronicles http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/ (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ) The Cocktail Chronicles is an ongoing exploration of fine spirits, creative cocktails and classic mixology. Paul Clarke created this web log in May 2005 as an effort to document the drinks he's experimenting with at any particular time, along with his thoughts on cocktail ingredients, brands and types of spirits and the overall culture of drinking. Since its inception, The Cocktail Chronicles has explored more than 100 different drinks; covered the home-brew of obscure cocktail ingredients such as pimento dram and falernum; been the founding site and ongoing moderation source for the regular virtual cocktail party known as Mixology Monday.
CocktailDB http://www.CocktailDB.com (Categories: Cocktails, Recipes, ) A great website with some great recipes
The Museum of the American Cocktail http://www.MuseumOfTheAmericanCocktail.org (Categories: Bartending, Cocktails, Informational, News & Events, ) The Museum of the American Cocktail represents the efforts of a group of dedicated cocktailians (myself included) who want to breath life into the history and evolution of the cocktail. Along with the physical museum in New Orleans, they host seminars and events around the world, and work carefully with other organizations to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the cocktail.
The Wormwood Society http://www.WormwoodSociety.org (Categories: Bartending, Recipes, Informational, Wine & Spirits, Discussion Forum, Cocktails, ) Absinthe has made an important comeback in recent days, and the Wormwood Society is one of the key places to get information about absinthe, reviews on absinthe, as well as very active and informative discussion forums.

Uber Bar Tools / ProDesign: http://uberbartools.com; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); Michael Silvers created ProDesign, an integrated design, manufacturing, and fulfillment company which produces unique and elegant barware. UberBarTools is the result of this project and can be relied on as a source of innovative and exciting tools for any bar, home or professional.

Miss Charming: http://www.misscharming.com; (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Recipes, Informational, ); Cheryl Charming has turned her love of bartending and instictive creativity into an ever broadening set of opportunities and resources. On her site you will find facinating information for consumers, bartenders, and bar owners.

Cocktail Kingdom: http://www.cocktailkingdom.com; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Bartending, Shopping, ); Greg Boehm, owner of Mud Puddle Books, has turned his facination for classic cocktails into a thriving business. Starting out by simply providing accurately reproduced reprints of some of the most acclaimed cocktail books from the past, he has expanded the offerings available on his site to also include a variety of imported barware that is difficult, if not impossible, to find in the US. He also provides a great selection of bitters which are so crucial to a craft cocktail.

Summit Sips: http://summitsips.com; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ); Summit Sips is an ongoing collection of musings about recipes, techniques, tools and other cocktail-related topics. Subjects include classic and contemporary cocktails, homemade ingredients, bars, restaurants and other social aspects of life in and around St. Paul.

Cocktail Enthusiast: http://cocktailenthusiast.com/; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ); Cocktail Enthusiast is a blog operated by Kevin Gray, a Dallas-based cocktail enthusiast (hence the name) which provides a personal exploration of cocktails and spirits, mixology and drinking culture. It has emphasis on both classic cocktails and modern innovations. It will often list cocktail recipes, liquor reviews, along with the occasional bar review and news piece.

Mister Mojito: http://www.mistermojito.com; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); David Nepove has long been a well respected bartender in San Francisco, and like most bartenders constantly bemoaned the quality of barware available. Unlike most bartenders however, he decided to do something about it. First he designed his own line of mudders, and then he sourced a variety of great tools to compliment them. I've been using several of his products for many years, and highly recommend them.

Keg Nation: http://www.KegNation.com; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); Keg Nation provides a selection of products focused on draught beer and liquor dispensing. They have a nice selection of ceramic beer towers, as well as electronic beer and liquor systems.

Chef Tools: http://www.cheftools.com/; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); Chef Tools provides a carefully selected collection of tools, cookeware, gourmet items, and of course barware. Many of the items they carry won't be found on other online shopping sites, so it is useful to browse through the site to see what you might discover!

The Liquid Muse: http://www.theliquidmuse.com/; (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Food & Cuisine, Recipes, Wine & Spirits, Informational, News & Events, ); Natalie Bovis-Nelsen "is" the Liquid Muse. On her site she covers a world-wide range of wine and spirits information, events, and products.

Social Mixology: http://www.socialmixologyvegas.com; (Categories: Informational, News & Events, ); The idea is simple. Introduce people to the best bars and bartenders of Las Vegas by having a monthly social gatherings, events, and friendly competitions. If you are planning on traveling to Las Vegas any time soon, I highly recommend signing up and letting them help you check out the scene!

The Common Connoisseur: http://www.thecommonconnoisseur.com/; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, Wine & Spirits, Informational, ); This fledgling site is providing its users with useful information about the styles of beer, wine, and spirits. It also has a growing collection of drinking related quotes as well as a glossary of terms.

The Cocktail Guru: http://www.thecocktailguru.com; (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Personal Site, ); Jonathan Pogash is a cocktail consultant, and bartender in New York. He also teaches a monthly class "The Cocktail Lab" at the Astor Center in New York.

The Chanticleer Society: http://www.ChanticleerSociety.org; (Categories: Informational, Discussion Forum, ); The Chanticleer Society is a cocktail focused discussion forum for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, and other interested parties.

John Artis Ltd.: http://www.johnartis.co.uk; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, ); Artis is one of the major suppliers of barware to some of the best bars all over England. Just a quick browse through their online product catalog will convince you why. Now if only their products were available in the US!

Shaker UK: http://www.shaker-uk.com; (Categories: Bartending, ); Shaker.com is a UK based company that focuses on bartender training, bar consultation, event planning, and resources that support the needs of the ever evolving hospitality and events industries.

Specialty Bottle: http://www.specialtybottle.com/; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); Specialty Bottle has a wide variety of bottles of different size, shape, color, and purpose.

La Maison d'Absinthe: http://www.lamaisondabsinthe.com/; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); A great source in the United States for all of your Absinthe Supplies. This New Orleans based store has a wide variety of authentic reproduction glasses, spoons, and even fountains that you can use at home to celebrate the green fairy in uncommon style.

King Cocktail: http://www.kingcocktail.com/; (Categories: Bartending, Personal Site, ); Dale DeGroff certainly is the King of Cocktails, and on his website he provides details on the various events he is participating in around the world.

Branded Stirs: http://www.brandedstirs.com/; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, ); Branded Stirs provides a variety of general purpose stir sticks, and cocktail picks. They also specialize in creating custom branded sticks and picks for a wide variety of uses.

Small Screen Network: http://www.SmallScreenNetwork.com; (Categories: Bartending, Blog, Cocktails, Informational, ); As many of you know, I recently teamed up with the Small Screen Network to create a series of on-line video broadcasts in which I will cover various aspects of cocktails and mixology. This series has been going fantastically, with over 50 episodes already posted. Please visit Small Screen Network to see the complete list, as well as sign up for updates on new episodes.

KegWorks: http://www.KegWorks.com; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); KegWorks provides a great selection of bar & kitchen supplies for either the amature home mixologist or the profesional cocktail lounge. I've been impressed by their dedication to trying to stock the best products available.

Wallace & Hinz: http://www.wallaceandhinz.com/; (Categories: Bar & Kitchen Supplies, Shopping, ); Wallace & Hinz is a manufacturer of custom bars located in California. Their bars reflect the ornate, and highly craftsmanship quality once seen in the "Brunswick" style of bars. You can get beautiful bars designed for either professional or personal usage.

CAMRA: http://www.camra.org.uk/; (Categories: Food & Cuisine, Informational, News & Events, ); CAMRA campaigns for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. They are an independent, voluntary organisation with over 90,000 members and have been described as the most successful consumer group in Europe. CAMRA promotes good-quality real ale and pubs, as well as acting as the consumer's champion in relation to the UK and European beer and drinks industry.

Beachbum Berry: http://www.beachbumberry.com/; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, Personal Site, Recipes, Informational, ); Jeff Berry is one of the most important cocktail historians for Tiki, or how it is more properly described "Exotic" cocktails. On his site he provides some additional insights on what he has uncovered regarding this classic style of drink, as well as details about his travels and adventures.

Oh Gosh!: http://ohgo.sh; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ); In this wonderfully prepared blog, you get a chance to follow Jay Hepburn as he navigates the often confusing world of mixology. He caught the cocktail bug, and is ardently documenting his adventure.

Tales of the Cocktail: http://www.TalesOfTheCocktail.com; (Categories: Bartending, Cocktails, News & Events, ); Tales of the Cocktail is an annual event in New Orleans which celebrates the cocktail

The Cocktail Chronicles: http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/; (Categories: Blog, Cocktails, ); The Cocktail Chronicles is an ongoing exploration of fine spirits, creative cocktails and classic mixology. Paul Clarke created this web log in May 2005 as an effort to document the drinks he's experimenting with at any particular time, along with his thoughts on cocktail ingredients, brands and types of spirits and the overall culture of drinking. Since its inception, The Cocktail Chronicles has explored more than 100 different drinks; covered the home-brew of obscure cocktail ingredients such as pimento dram and falernum; been the founding site and ongoing moderation source for the regular virtual cocktail party known as Mixology Monday.

CocktailDB: http://www.CocktailDB.com; (Categories: Cocktails, Recipes, ); A great website with some great recipes

The Museum of the American Cocktail: http://www.MuseumOfTheAmericanCocktail.org; (Categories: Bartending, Cocktails, Informational, News & Events, ); The Museum of the American Cocktail represents the efforts of a group of dedicated cocktailians (myself included) who want to breath life into the history and evolution of the cocktail. Along with the physical museum in New Orleans, they host seminars and events around the world, and work carefully with other organizations to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the cocktail.

The Wormwood Society: http://www.WormwoodSociety.org; (Categories: Bartending, Recipes, Informational, Wine & Spirits, Discussion Forum, Cocktails, ); Absinthe has made an important comeback in recent days, and the Wormwood Society is one of the key places to get information about absinthe, reviews on absinthe, as well as very active and informative discussion forums.