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    Lillet Triple Play
    The Reynas
    • 2 days ago
    • 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! H...
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    Making the most of 2020!
    The Reynas
    • Dec 16, 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 behi...
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    Thanksgiving Sipper
    The Reynas
    • 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 wais...
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    This is beautiful! What is that? Velvet Falernum?
    The Reynas
    • Nov 1, 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 view...
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    Suze me, have you ever tried Suze?
    The Reynas
    • Oct 23, 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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    Teakwood Tavern’s Packing Guide for Road Tripping During COVID-19
    The Reynas
    • Oct 2, 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 COVI...
    23 views0 comments
    Be the host with the most—batch cocktails
    The Reynas
    • Oct 1, 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 hospit...
    25 views0 comments
    Cheery Heering, don't worry it's not pickled
    The Reynas
    • Aug 31, 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 botanical...
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    Enjoy absinthe, but don’t expect a visit from a green fairy
    The Reynas
    • 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 EuroTr...
    43 views0 comments
    Now you know, real triple-sec is Cointreau
    The Reynas
    • Jul 22, 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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    Fernet-Branca, the iconic amaro soaring above all others
    The Reynas
    • 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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    Campari,the Iconic Red Bitter Aperitivi, Mesmerizes
    The Reynas
    • Jul 6, 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...
    35 views0 comments
    I want some shrubs. Shrubs are a drink that can get some love from me.
    The Reynas
    • Jun 29, 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 bomb...
    47 views0 comments
    Aperol, Much More than a Spritz
    The Reynas
    • Jun 22, 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 colo...
    36 views0 comments
    Enjoy the Water of Life, Akvavit
    The Reynas
    • Jun 15, 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 distille...
    37 views0 comments
    Getting Drunk with a Bénédictine Monk
    The Reynas
    • Jun 7, 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 crea...
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    Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Not a Shirley Temple Cherry
    The Reynas
    • May 31, 2020
    • 3 min

    Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Not a Shirley Temple Cherry

    Until the last few years, if I saw anything labeled maraschino cherries, then I'd be ready for bright red, syrupy cherries. Yuck, I only ...
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    Enjoying the Elixir of Long Life: Green Chartreuse
    The Reynas
    • May 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    Enjoying the Elixir of Long Life: Green Chartreuse

    Chartreuse’s story is as close to a fairytale as there is in the spirits world. In 1605, a French military officer visited the Chartreuse...
    58 views1 comment
    The Great Pisco Debate
    The Reynas
    • May 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Great Pisco Debate

    Now heading to South America, we will learn about another grape brandy, pisco. Pisco has been around since the 1600s. The Spanish settle...
    15 views0 comments
    Choose your own adventure with the Martini
    The Reynas
    • May 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    Choose your own adventure with the Martini

    As many of you know, a few weeks ago we posted about the two predecessors of the Martini, the Manhattan and the Martinez. That was a deli...
    37 views0 comments
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