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Kristine has been bartending since the age of 16 (her father owned a restaurant and she was cheap labor). She's bartended from East Coast to West and has worked in everything from dives to corporate restaurants, college and neighborhood bars to fine dining trendy hot spots and one infamous celebrity-laden hotel. Somewhere along the way she also managed a degree from Rutgers University. Kristine has now settled in LA, where she's putting her knowledge and experience into words as The Little Miss Bar Manners of bar etiquette and advice. Need advice? Please send your questions to Kristine at: Ridethehippiebus@aol.com.

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Thanksgiving: Red for the holidays

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Not all Thanksgiving Day family gatherings rival an episode of Jerry Springer. Some families are capable of having a civilized meal in which to give...
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Thanksgiving Day cocktails for the dysfunctional family dinner

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 · 1 comment

It's that time of year again - the infamous Thanksgiving Day meal with the relatives to kick off the holiday season. If your family is anything...
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Mar-Go-Ritas: Cocktails for the functioning alcoholic

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 · 1 comment

Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car in traffic, on the bus or subway or even walking down the street and think to yourself ‘I could...
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Cabana Cachaça

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

After winning the bid to host the 2016 Olympics the world is suddenly taking a closer look at Brazil and finding there's much more than just a...
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The Envy Martini

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Envy Martini Here’s another cocktail in the Envy series that is a must to try. It tastes just like a kiwi but without the hassle of...
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Emerald Envy cocktail

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

This cocktail comes straight from the bar at Wicked the Musical at the Apollo Victoria in London. While the Broadway sensation is a smash no matter...
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Blue with Envy

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 · 1 comment

Blue is the new green. Well, it is this week in the case of Envy. Blue Envy is just another spin on the traditional margarita for all you tequila fans...
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Eristoff Black: The bastard child of the Vodka Prince

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Eristoff Vodka was founded in 1806 and created solely for Prince Eristoff, of whom the vodka was aptly named after. It's not at all surprising...
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Bartender Chronicles: Combat pay

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 · 4 comments

Hogs North, NYC, circa 1996. Located on 1st Ave between 95th and 96th, Hogs North was the mild version of the rowdy downtown Hogs & Heifers but...
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Hpnotiq turn around

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Hpnotiq (pronounced hip-not-ick) sloshed onto the bar scene with its silvery powder blue color back in 2002. A surprising product from the state of...
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