I have been on a big spritz kick lately as the weather has finally hit summer temps and there is nothing more refreshing than a “porch pounder.” One of my favorite spirits is cognac because I love the fruity and floral notes. This Sidecar recipe allows me to combine my […]
Beverages
Beach Juice Launches New Vodka Lemonade
Emerging player in sustainable canned cocktails, Beach Juice, continues to innovate adding vodka lemonade to a product portfolio that already includes the award-winning Beach Juice Rosé and Beach Juice Rosé with bubbles. There’s nothing old fashioned about Beach Juice Vodka Lemonade. With just 100calories and zero sugar, Beach Juice Vodka […]
Non-Traditional Gins Are The Upgrade Your Gin + Tonic Has Been Craving
When you think if the traditional gin and tonic, you may recall the simple recipe: Two ounces of gin — most likely Hendricks, Bombay Sapphire, or Tanqueray — topped with four to six ounces of tonic water. A lime for garnish and, bam, you have a light, fresh sipper that’s […]
Try This Refreshing Twist On An Old Classic Cocktail
A good gin and tonic is one of those classic cocktails that just hits the spot especially when temperatures start rising. Being able to travel as much as I have, it’s been mesmerizing to see all the different versions of this classic. However, one thing to note about this cocktail […]
Move Over, Irish Whisky: Irish Gin Is The Next Big Thing
Planning a trip to Ireland? Forget about the whiskey; it’s the Irish gin industry that’s booming. So much so that one distillery in Northern Ireland has just made its way across the pond to New York. The Boatyard Distillery is situated on the beautiful banks of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, […]
Make Your Margarita Brighter With Bubbles. Here’s How
It’s always fun to get together with friends and sip margaritas especially when you introduce a new twist. I have been finding myself putting variations on cocktails that include my favorite things, and this version is no different. For this effervescent spin on a margarita, I take the standard recipe, […]
Get An Early Taste Of Summer With This Fruity, Hawaiian-Inspired Shandy
After a year of not traveling and being stuck in the Seattle rain, I have dreamed of an island vacation to Hawaii. Hawaii was the last place I visited for vacation, which was the inspiration behind this shandy style cocktail. I love sipping beer on the beach and wanted to […]
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day With These Unique Wines From New Zealand
If there is anything that gets us excited, it a holiday dedicated to the herbaceous, zesty wine named Sauvignon Blanc. While Sauvignon Blanc is harvested around the world (like South Africa, Napa and even Bordeaux), there is something different about those grown and harvested in New Zealand. This wine is […]
12 Spring Spritz Recipes That Add Sparkle To The Season
Mom. The person in your life who is there for you whenever you’re sad, happy, worried, and is always on your side. How do you begin to celebrate her or him (let’s be honest some parents pull double duty) on the one day dedicated to them — Mother’s Day? Well, […]
Canned Or MIY, The Gin + Tonic Is This Summer’s Crushable Cocktail
It’s a drink that never really went away. But this summer, the classic G+T is back in a big, big way. And if you can believe it, the latest method of delivery is even easier than mixing two ingredients and squeezing in a lime wedge. Forget hard seltzer: This season’s […]
