Shena Cronin Reyna
Put the punch in Swedish Punsch
Swedish Punsch has always intrigued me. It’s basically a batched cocktail that adds next level complexity to a separate beloved cocktail...
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Shena Cronin Reyna
- Nov 23, 2021
- 4 min
Batavia Arrack attack
Try saying that three times fast! Pronounced buh-tay-vee-uh eh-ruhk, this old-school Indonesian spirit is an ancestor to modern rum....
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John B. Reyna
- Aug 16, 2021
- 7 min
We need maximum oleo-saccharum!!!
Citrus peels are incredibly flavorful. In the cocktail realm, bartenders rub the side of glasses with a citrus peel and squeeze a citrus...
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John B. Reyna
- Jul 27, 2021
- 6 min
Dolin out delicious vermouth
Vermouth is an incredibly important cocktail ingredient. And you'll find it everywhere from your local dive bar to craft cocktail houses....
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John B. Reyna
- Jan 16, 2021
- 5 min
Lillet Triple Play
Hint, it’s pronounced lee-LAY. So, yes, the title rhymes. What do James Bond and Hannibal Lecter have in common? They both love Lillet!...
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John B. Reyna
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
Making the most of 2020!
Hello Teakwood Tavern Hospitality family! We apologize for not publishing any articles or videos since Thanksgiving. We’ve been busy...
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John B. Reyna
- Nov 21, 2020
- 5 min
Thanksgiving Sipper
You’ve made it to late November. Congratulations! This has been a year like no other. And while we are excited to put on our elastic...
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John B. Reyna
- Oct 31, 2020
- 5 min
This is beautiful! What is that? Velvet Falernum?
My fellow Coming to America fans likely picked up the title reference. But for those of you who didn’t, here’s a masterpiece for your...
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John B. Reyna
- Oct 22, 2020
- 4 min
Suze me, have you ever tried Suze?
There are a lot of lovely bitter liqueurs out there. Suze was introduced to me as the French version of Campari, which, honestly, doesn’t...
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John B. Reyna
- Oct 1, 2020
- 8 min
Teakwood Tavern’s Packing Guide for Road Tripping During COVID-19
On March 29, 2020, we posted our first article on this website, which was based on the cancellation of our March 28th wedding due to...
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John B. Reyna
- Sep 30, 2020
- 7 min
Be the host with the most—batch cocktails
We are passionate about entertaining guests. Whether it be an intimate dinner party or a college football watch party, sharing our...
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John B. Reyna
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4 min
Cheery Heering, don't worry it's not pickled
Cherry Heering recently celebrated its 200th birthday in 2018. Yet, it’s still all natural, using both sweet black cherries and...
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John B. Reyna
- Aug 18, 2020
- 6 min
Enjoy absinthe, but don’t expect a visit from a green fairy
Absinthe is one of the most well-known spirits; yet, it is often only known for the misbelief that it makes you hallucinate. Queue...
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John B. Reyna
- Jul 21, 2020
- 5 min
Now you know, real triple-sec is Cointreau
I remember the first time my mother bought me alcohol. After helping me move into my freshmen dorm, I found myself sitting in the parking...
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John B. Reyna
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
Fernet-Branca, the iconic amaro soaring above all others
We're sticking with Italian bitter liqueurs for a second week in a row. Much like Campari, Fernet-Branca is generally an acquired taste....
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John B. Reyna
- Jul 5, 2020
- 3 min
Campari,the Iconic Red Bitter Aperitivi, Mesmerizes
Look at that color! Damn, Campari photographs well. History With the growing popularity of vermouth, different bars and restaurants began...
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John B. Reyna
- Jun 28, 2020
- 6 min
I want some shrubs. Shrubs are a drink that can get some love from me.
A few years ago, Shen and I took a stab at making shrubs. We had recently joined a fruit and vegetable co-op, and we found ourselves...
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John B. Reyna
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
Aperol, Much More than a Spritz
Like many delicious and beautiful things, Aperol is Italian. It refreshingly citrusy and lightly bitter with an iconic bright orange...
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John B. Reyna
- Jun 14, 2020
- 4 min
Enjoy the Water of Life, Akvavit
Akvavit (or aquavit) is a Scandinavian liquor that should be on everyone’s home bar. In general, it is a neutral spirit that is...
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John B. Reyna
- Jun 6, 2020
- 2 min
Getting Drunk with a Bénédictine Monk
For those of you who enjoyed our Chartreuse post, we are returning to Catholicism to learn about another liqueur that Catholic monks...
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