Here's a great last minute.... second christmas gift

http://www.buyyourfriendadrink.com/ho...?

I'd try some apple cinnamon with Makers Mark. I've done a great cocktail with Maker and Berentzens so I know apple goes well with it.

While Tocqueville is good It's way above $20 entrees

then there is the pizza too. Watch the Video
http://www.sliceny.com/archives/2006/...

Myths of Thujone revealed!!!!

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13...

Think about it all the people known for drinking Absinthe back in the day were messed up on other stuff anyway...

Ulysses on Stone street without a doubt... oysters, clams, shrimp and guinness what could be better?

Any thoughts on this list????

http://newyork.citysearch.com/bestof/...

Stone Park and Black Pearl are both really great

Teripin in Rhinebeck has always been good.

Anyone know where I can get Regans' Orange Bitters in NYC. I know about the small store in Redhook, but that's tough to get too.

Here's a vodka that using a unique water. Not sure if it's considered glaciel, but its water from a sub terranium ice age lake.

http://www.heavy-water.com/main.html

If you're going to be that head strong about a martini you MUST add orange bitters... and 1/3 to 1/2 of it should be vermouth. look at any early recipe. If you're going to be a purist be a purist. If not let evolution take it's course.

Switch to fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice and simple syrup and I'll bet it'll be even better.
You'll have to play with the ratio.... a little egg white mixed with the juice will help create a better foam.

Any one know where I can buy the pre-made caipirinha in NYC?

I personally like to eat by myself on the lounge side at Dylan Prime on Laight street. They serve their full menu plus they have some great food on the bar menu as well... then there's Dani on Hudson and Walkers on N. Moore

There's a fairly young Vodka called Heavy Water that has a very smooth clean taste. Apperently it's been doing well in "competitions". But different vodkas definitely have different tastes.

On a side note you can always buy the cheap stuff and make your own smooth product.
http://www.ohmygoditburns.com/wordpre...

Try Dani on Hudson and Charleston. Been there a few times resonably priced and really great food.

Stone park is Great for Sunday Brunch! But I've also discovered the Black Pearl Brunch with unlimited Bloodys or Mimosas.

The best slice I've gotten is at "Pizza by the Park" on 3rd and 5th. Granted it was late and I had had a few beers... but it was GOOD!