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In his first book “Brainiac,” top “Jeopardy!” champ and noted teetotaler Ken Jennings talked about one of the knowledge areas he worked to brush up on before he embarked on his 74-game win streak: alcohol. Ultimately, he knew that even if he didn’t drink, having a solid knowledge of the topic could make the difference for him between victory and defeat.
This week, I could relate as I did my best to talk intelligibly with people who are offering to-go cocktails in Summit County. I did this in spite of the fact that I have never once had an alcoholic drink.
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As the pandemic continues and businesses wait for level red restrictions to be lifted, one pre-pandemic enjoyment some people around Summit County may be missing is the opportunity to sit inside and enjoy a nice cocktail.
, and many Summit County establishments quickly took advantage of the opportunity to expand their to-go offerings.
“We did very well with them,” said Tanecia Spagnolia, co-owner of Timberline Craft Kitchen & Cocktails in Silverthorne.
Timberline has been offering most of its usual house-made cocktails in premixed 8- and 16-ounce bottles, which Spagnolia was able to procure from their other venture: Tree Line Bloody Mary Mixes