DIY cocktail bars are a great way to allow guests to experiment and get involved in the cocktail creation process. Offering direction, by putting out the necessary ingredients, creates a bit of fun for guests to serve themselves, and mix things up. It also adds an element of excitement to […]
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Six Beverage-Themed Hotels That Are The Post-Pandemic Antidote To Zoom Happy Hour Fatigue
We get it: You are over connecting with friends virtually, mixing cocktails solo and toasting by touching your rocks glass or flute to your screen. As the world collectively wakes up from its COVID-induced fog and things slowly start returning to the (new) normal, we’re all more than ready to […]
Did You Know You Could Drink Port Through Your Whole Meal? We Did. Here’s How
When you think about port wine, you may think about dessert time. A little sip while you indulge in a chocolate cake or maybe a tawny nightcap. Well, port is so much more than that. White or ruby port — on ice or mixed with tonic water — makes the […]
This Strawberry Margarita Is Sunshine On A Cloudy Day
I don’t remember my first margarita, but I definitely remember this one. A strawberry margarita is the best and I love mixing up this Sunshine In Strawberry Fields for almost every occasion. The combination of the effects from the egg white as well as adding the salt directly into the […]
The Best Part Of Waking Up Is Koffē In Your Cup
Now that you may be spending more time at home, you may be looking for a more relaxing coffee ritual that doesn’t include your electric coffee maker. Enter GoodCook Koffē, a new line of non-electric coffee brewing equipment. The collection is designed to bring craft-brewing home to coffee drinkers searching […]
These Unexpected Champagne And Food Pairings Will Blow Your Mind
Ah, champagne. The celebratory bubbly pairs well with so many things: Oysters, caviar, French fries. But what happens when you have exhausted the expected? You try the unexpected. Enter, the humble onion. “It’s an ingredient that can be very versatile, savory, sour, sweet, pickled, can be found in creams, savory […]
Get Ready For Gin + Tonic Season With This New Glass From Riedel
Whether you’re a gin and tonic lover or just like one every once in awhile, these new glasses from Riedel are specifically designed with the tipple in mind. According to Riedel, the bulbous bowl of the glass specifically enhances the characteristics of the cocktail, allowing the complimenting aromas of gins […]
Hard Tea, Boozy Kombucha And More RTD Cocktails For Nicer Weather
This is the third of a four-part series. Check out new brews here and click here for all the latest hard seltzer offerings. Next week, keep your eyes peeled for canned wine offerings. There are just some times when you’re in the mood for a cocktail. Yes, some of these […]
It’s Time To Give German Pinot Noir It’s Due. Here’s Why
German wine has become almost synonymous with Riesling. Don’t get us wrong, we love a great glass of Riesling, but German wine is so much more than that. Cue German-grown pinot noir, a gem of a wine that offers so much. Germany has several amazing places to grow grapes for […]
Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking. But Really, These New Syrups From Monin Are
While Miranda Priestly may not have appreciated a good Spring floral, home cocktail and mocktail makers are. Monin, which recently brought its 2021 flavor of the year to the market, is adding to its lineup with the addition of Honey Jasmine syrup and Lavender Lemon syrup. “As the pandemic continues […]