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Posted on January 8, 2009January 8, 2009

And We’re Off to the Oscar Races!

Hollywood’s 3 major Guilds, SAG, WGA and DGA, have now announced the nominations for their respective Guild’s top honors.  The front-runners, of course, give us much to mull over as we begin our Oscar speculation for the 81st Academy Awards this February. WGA: Best Original Screenplay Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) Dustin Lance Black (Milk) … Continue reading And We’re Off to the Oscar Races!

Posted on January 8, 2009

And We're Off to the Oscar Races!

Hollywood’s 3 major Guilds, SAG, WGA and DGA, have now announced the nominations for their respective Guild’s top honors.  The front-runners, of course, give us much to mull over as we begin our Oscar speculation for the 81st Academy Awards this February. WGA: Best Original Screenplay Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) Dustin Lance Black (Milk) … Continue reading And We're Off to the Oscar Races!

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“The French 75”

1 1/2 oz gin
1 sugar cube
1 1/2 oz lemon juice
4 oz Champagne (Brut, if possible)
1 slice orange
1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice. Shake well. Top with champagne. Stir well, garnish, and enjoy!

Repeat responsibly... :)

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50ml gin
Large dash of dry vermouth
Small dash of sweet vermouth

Combine gin and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
Mix well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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