Spring is in full swing, and the coming month of May means it’s time once again to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the ultimate party to get your creative cocktail juices flowing. Read More
This week as you’re wrapping up plans for holiday dinner menus, don’t write off red wines to pair with all that turkey and stuffing. These tips come to us courtesy of Mitch Einhorn, owner of Lush Wine Spirits in Chicago. He recommends a few out of the box ideas like the Beaujolais, a wine from... Read More
Sonoma Cider, the award-winning producer of such innovative hard ciders as The Hatchet, The Pitchfork, and The Anvil, is adding two new flavors to its highly acclaimed line-up, set to launch November 9, 2015: The Pulley, featuring the flavor of absinthe combined with crisp, tart apples cider; and Dry Fuji, part of the company’s “Cider... Read More
This week is the Billboard Music Awards, and what goes on in front of the camera is just half of the party. Celebrities like Iggy Azalea, Katy Perry, Charlie XCX, Taylor Swift, and Sam Smith will also be privy to some of the best in food and cocktails backstage in lounges and private suites. I... Read More
After launching this spring at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Azzurre Vodka has begun to receive industry recognition and critical acclaim for their ultra premium vodka. At the 2014 International Craft Spirits Awards, two dozen respected and influential judges conducted a blind tasting of the best spirits in... Read More
This is a dish that combines a lot of classic combinations (mint and lamb, mint and carrots) that at the same time is earthy and bright. Smoking the lamb is not necessary but it does add a depth of flavor that simply cannot be replicated by other cooking methods. Chef De Cuisine, Josua Perez, knew... Read More
When it’s 90 degrees outside, and you need to cool off, try this refreshing vodka cooler recipe. Make it a mocktail by substituting soda water for the vodka. Summer Refresher 1.5 oz. Zing Vodka 5 Cucumber chunks, seeds removed (or approx 1 oz. juice) 1 Basil leaf Splash lime juice Garnish: cucumber slice Muddle cucumber... Read More
Today’s restaurants & trendy bars are enticing patrons with the craft cocktail. Tasty, complex, and delicious, mixologists are using fresh ingredients like jams, herbs, muddled fruits, and other garnishes to create layers upon layers of flavor. For many, duplicating cocktails created by their favorite restaurant or bar can seem difficult, but the trick is simpler... Read More
In the world of cocktails, mixology trends can come and go. If you’re tired of a traditional mixed drink or normal glass of wine, fret not. This year’s trends, fads and innovations are making the cocktail scene more entertaining and enjoyable. From creative ways to consume alcoholic beverages to delicious drink additions, you never have... Read More