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Guess where I'm drinking a Bangkok Fizz?

By Nancy Levine
Dec 30, 2013

What's with the wimpy tastebuds in Colorado? When a server assures me that something is hot, I'm often disappointed to find it is neither hot nor tasty. So when a waiter tried to explain to me that the Bangkok Fizz, made with Thai chile-infused vodka was really, really hot, I...
Guess where I'm drinking a La Sandia?

By Nancy Levine
Dec 26, 2013

The weather is warming up, which gave me a good excuse to suck down as much summer flavor as possible. This La Sandia, made with Blue Nectar Silver Tequila, watermelon, basil and seltzer, was a delicious remembrance to things past. Can you guess where I'm drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who...
Guess where I'm drinking a Rick James Sexual Chocolate Edible Tower of Desire

By Nancy Levine
Nov 29, 2013

Heading to the hills this holiday weekend? Eat dessert first -- in the form of the Rick James Sexual Chocolate Edible Tower of Desire. At this distillery, you get a shot of made-on-site whiskey delivered in a chocolate shot glass that you drop in a moonshine shake -- like a...
Rio Grande rolls out new tequila drinks -- but the secret three-limit marg remains a fave

By Nancy Levine
Nov 4, 2013

I vaguely remember the first time I went to the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in Boulder in 1989. Though I don't remember much about the evening, I am sure I had three margaritas. How do I know I had three margaritas back in 1989? Because I have never been to...
Guess where I'm drinking a frozen margarita -- all 22 ounces

By Nancy Levine
Sep 10, 2013

When I was growing up, frozen margaritas were considered "hot." As much as I hate to admit it, I do still love a good frozen margarita. And this 22-ounce frozen marg was as good as they get -- especially for the bargain price of $8. Can you guess where I'm...

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