Bars & Clubs - Feb. 13, 2009
A drink a day: Mandarin margarita
The margarita is the classic addition to a Mexican meal and I'd argue, the perfect addition to a summer day in the sun. The original margarita served on the rocks is my favorite go to but, this mandarin twist is refreshing with a citrus blend of lime and orange.
Tags: mandarin margarita, tequila

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 6, 2009
A drink a day: Mexican Sangrita
There's nothing like adding a little spice to give tequila an extra punch. I tried this Mexican Sangrita at the Chicago restaurant Maize. It was so tasty, I looked up the recipe and made a batch at home.
Tags: mexican sangrita, maize, tequila, badger liqour

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 1, 2009
Thanks but no thanks: our least favorite drinks
We all have foods we can't stomach and thanks often to indiscretion there are drinks we'll likely never consume again. Sometimes it's just a flavor we don't like and other times, we enjoyed a flavor a little too enthusiastically and soured on it. While we usually chime in on the things we love most, in honor of Bar Month 2009, the OnMilwaukee.com editorial staff ruminates on the alcoholic beverages that send us running for the door.
Tags: tequila, goldschlager, salty dog, daquiri, canadian whiskey, mississippi river music fest, st. louis, screwdriver

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 3, 2009
Milwaukee kicks off a new year with the Maestro
Calling all tequila tasters; there's a new player in the game. From its summer 2008 birth in a distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Maestro Dobel has since made its way to the States and is making its mark as a luxurious clear-aged tequila. Dobel is produced in limited quantities and is currently only available in California, Illinois, Georgia and Wisconsin.
Tags: maestro dobel tequila, tequila, mi keys, intercontinental hotel, cempazuchi, cafe luna, umami moto, grainger's, agave, liquor, spirit

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 10, 2008
Our favorite shots
Our editorial staff isn't above a well-timed shot every once in a while. And when we need to make that 1.5 ounces of hard liquor count, here's what we pick.
Tags: shots, tequila, whiskey, jagermeister, jameson