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Lay the Foundation
The Insider's List With Julie Moran : Episode FLINS-102

  • The name "juniper" derives from the word geniervre, which is French for "gin."
  • "Proof" is always twice the alcohol. For instance, if a drink is 40 percent alcohol, it's 80 proof.
  • Tequila is a city in Jalisco, which is a state in Mexico. There are over 20 Tequila makers there.
  • "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written to the tune of a drinking song called "To Anacreon in Heaven."
  • Vermouth is not a spirit. Once opened, it has a shelf life of about one month if kept refrigerated.

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The Insider's List With Julie Moran : Episode FLINS-102
•Explore the Roots
•Lay the Foundation
•Cocktail Mixology
•What to Drink When
•Learn the Lingo
•How to Throw a Cocktail Party
•Drinks for Non-Drinkers
•Cocktails with Flair
•How to Deal with a Hangover
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