Greetings! It's Cocktail Hour at the Intentional Table!

This will be a weekly supplement to the regular offer, which I try to release on Sundays. Then we also have our FANTASTIC Wednesday Kitchen Smarts, where you get quick tips and tricks to make your kitchen and table uniquely yours. Your subscription is your ticket, so come on over.

*Let's get the disclaimer done here. Alcoholic beverages are not for everyone. Here, at the Table, we make no judgments about if you imbibe, how often, or any other thing, really. This life is yours to do, so you do that. If alcohol is part of your program, then it's all good. If not, that is totally fine. You can elect not to read or pass.

So, here at the Table, we believe that there is much magic, mystery, and opportunity that resides in an Intentionally Crafted cocktail or other libation. Alcohol is medicine, and it's poison. It's flammable and drinkable. Cool. Since the beginnings of humans, this has been the love, catalyst, and sometimes the bane of our species. Here, we will focus on the magical mystery tour that is a beautifully constructed and executed beverage that allows that which it is paired with, whether that be conversation, food, camaraderie, or all of those, and create something larger than the sum of the parts.

The Intentional Table is a reader-supported publication, and I really, really appreciate your referrals, mentions, comments, and opinions.

I was inspired to add this feature for a couple of reasons, the first being that I am a winemaker. I've been making wine since 2016 when we purchased the ranch that houses Musea. Additionally, I have a friend who has written a great book on the subject called "Twenty Years Behind Bars." It's a fun take on being a bartender as a career.

In this series, we will cover:

• Stocking your home bar

• Basic Spirits and Modifiers

• Sweeteners

• Juices

• Sodas

• Produce and Dairy

• Spices and Flavorings

• Other Stuff I decide to throw in

• Equipment that plugs in and ones that you use 'a mano'

• Techniques and Flair

• Glassware and Ice (I am obsessed with this good glass…)

• Garnishes

• Recipes as we go that will allow you to try out your new skills! Yay!

This will be a Friday offering, usually posted about 5 pm San Francisco time, because, well, you know, it's Friday at 5… come on now!

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR HAPPY HOUR!

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