Tag: cocktails
‘Easy to make, easy to enjoy’: Equal parts cocktails make for effortless holiday entertaining
Streamlined and stylish, “equal parts” sippers fit the bill for holiday entertaining. Fortunately, as spirits and cocktail writer Kara Newman points out, some of the…
Hey Bartender! Tips on Tipping
Gratuity is a dicey subject. Opinions vary wildly on what qualifies as a fair amount. One thing we can all agree on, however, is that…
Tree-mendous: World’s first spirit made from sap extracted from birch trees
David Wallwork has spent years working in the soft drinks business but came up with the wacky idea for the unusual tipple after birch water…
A crash course on cognac
In the past six years, cognac importing has grown more than 40% in the USA, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States…
‘A Proper Drink’ tells the history of the cocktail revival
Robert Simonson writes a cocktail column for the New York Times. Since he started covering drinks, he has seen dramatic changes. “It’s hard to imagine…
Ghoulish garnish: 5 Halloween cocktail recipes for spirited adults
Will it be a dark and stormy night? Maybe you’ve got a date with Bloody Mary? It may be Halloween, but we don’t…
Mixologist’s Guide to Breeders’ Cup Cocktails
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park are less than two weeks away, and preparations are on hand for a weekend of elite…
19 Beers and Ciders to Drink This Fall
Click here to view original web page at www.tastingtable.com After a glorious, shandy-filled summer, it’s finally time to replace those fruit beers and brisk lagers…
5 Mouth-Watering Prosecco Cocktails You Can Make At Home
English Garden Fizz We’ve been sippin’ Prosecco for some time now and the bubble doesn’t look set to burst anytime soon – in fact, rumor…
As craft spirits rise, booze industry more fluid than ever
Twitter @GregTrotterTrib The sudden rise of Angel’s Envy bourbon was a perfect storm, as co-founder Marc Bushala recalls. The whiskey was crafted by a legendary…
Five refreshing gin cocktails at KC area bars
Five refreshing gin cocktails at KC area bars Gin has a rich cultural pedigree, associated with veranda happy hours in tropical British colonies and Prohibition-era…
Mixing it up with Fernanda Neves & Stoli Elit
In a blind taste test, Fernanda Neves can pick out her favorite vodka from a batch of 20. But the Stolichnaya brand ambassador struggles in…
A new Golden Age for Cocktail Bars and Speakeasies in Denver
Down an alley between Second and Third Avenue in Cherry Creek is the entrance to the newest speakeasy in Denver. Stair 3, a sign says,…
Impress Your Friends with these 5 Classic Cocktails to Make at Home
Ever ventured out to your favourite bar and had, like, the best Montenegro sour, like, ever? Or can you still taste the delicious Hippocampus gin…
Sinful Peach Cocktails for National Peach Month
We’re heading for September, but the weather doesn’t seem to know it yet. Hot days like these call for fruity drinks on the back porch.…