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I was introduced to the Transfusion at Secession GC. One is great on a hot day. Two and I never cared about the round. When you think about what golfers might be guzzling down in between strokes, your initial guesses might go to a crisp, light beer or a or a bourbon cocktail.  A mimosa for…

The Gin & Tonic   Right, everybody knows about the G & T. But do they really enjoy it. The Gin and the Tonic makes a difference. The proportions are simple A tall glass filled with ice. 2 oz. Miller’s Gin (yes, Miller’s for a great taste) A squeezed ½ lime. Fill the glass with…

The Whiskey Sour. Though for us we prefer a Bourbon Sour. Sandy always has a bottle of Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark or Wild Turkey on hand for his sours. In a 30oz SIC “Stop Sandbaggers” Shaker he makes two sours at a time. One for him and one for Mrs. Sandy. OK, Mrs. Sandy is…

After an afternoon round of golf at Waialae CC, one of the more refreshing drinks was the scotch and soda served in a brandy snifter glass with two parts of Famous Grouse Scotch, one part club soda , ice and garnished with a large wheel orange slice after running the rim with an orange peel….

“The Rob Roy is most commonly described as a Scotch Manhattan which is irrefutably true. It was invented on the isle of Manhattan in 1894 by a Waldorf-Astoria bartender inspired by the the local premiere of “Rob Roy” an operetta based on the life of the titular Scotch folk hero. And though it was first…

The Rusty Nail is made by mixing Drambuie and a blended scotch. Single malts can be used but I usually reserve that for neat or on rocks. 1 1/2 oz Scotch 3/4 oz Drambuie (Drambuie is a scotch liqueur, heather honey, spices and herbs) Mix in an Old-Fashioned Glass filled with ice, Stir and serve…

Nice drink by a warm fire, 2 ounces Bourbon 1 tsp pure Maple Syrup Dash of Angostura Bitters Garnish with Orange Peel and 1 stripe of candied bacon ( I like to add cayenne pepper to the candied bacon) Mix bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, and a teaspoon of water in an Old Fashion Glass and…

Let me warn you, there are many versions of the Mai Tai. The Classic and the adventurous. My favorite two are from the Mai Tai Bar at the top of the Ala Moana Mall. The bar was across the street from where I lived for 6 years. and my second favorite is at Haleiwa Joe’s…