The Minty’s Amaro Handbook: Aperitivo
I’m really excited to write about amaro. It’s been an interesting few months of research and now I’m ready to share my love. To kick off The Minty’s Amaro Handbook, I’m starting with the… Continue reading
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West Hollywood: Drinking at No More Heroes
No More Heroes recently opened in the old Now Boarding space. We were walking towards Employees Only when we decided to stop in. For a spot that just opened, the bar was… Continue reading
The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Don Julio
I was recently invited to a Don Julio post Cinco de Mayo party for the LA Cocktail Community held at the Hedley & Bennett apron factory. There was also an informal… Continue reading
Exploring Gin Liqueurs with Pomp & Whimsy
To end another Spirits Week at The Minty, I want to talk about gin liqueurs which I learned about at a talk sponsored by Pomp & Whimsy gin liqueur, the Museum of… Continue reading
Deconstructing El Silencio Mezcal
Spirits Week continues with El Silencio Mezcal. I recently attended an Agave Society tasting at Las Perlas bar. Currently there are two expressions of El Silencio on the market. These are the… Continue reading
Whiskey Wednesday: Checking Out Uncle Nearest Whiskey
Spirits Week at The Minty continues with my first Whiskey Wednesday post! New Tennessee whiskey Uncle Nearest has launched in Los Angeles. I recently attended a launch party at the SLS Hotel… Continue reading
The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Pasote
Today’s a double whammy day! It’s Spirits Week on The Minty and Tequila Tuesday! I checked out a Pasote tequila tasting at Petty Cash last year. The tasting was held at Petty Cash… Continue reading
In Rum VS Whiskey: Foursquare and The Real McCoy Rums are Winners
After my last Spirits Week on The Minty, I had many requests to talk about rum. So for the first post of the latest Spirits Week, I bring you RUM. Recently 213 Hospitality… Continue reading
DTLA: Veranda Bar at Hotel Figueroa is Now Open
The Veranda Bar is now open at Hotel Figueroa. Some of the menu items were similar to the hotel restaurant, Breva, but just a little bit more casual. It’ll be a great… Continue reading
The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Cazadores
Cazadores is today’s featured Tequila Tuesday. I went to a Day of the Dead party last year that also honored celebrated graffiti artist Mister Cartoon. He designed a special label for them.… Continue reading