Win A Trip to the Glastonbury Music Festival

The makers of my beloved Newcastle Brown Ale want to send you to the Glastonbury Music Festival in England!

Why?

Because, who doesn’t like a rock show in a small English town with a mystical past?

Glastonbury is said to be the burial place of King Aurthur. The whole area’ known as the “Isle of Avalon”, is over looked by the Glastonbury Tor, a tall hill topped with a medieval tower. Way cool. I climbed … Read more

Brandy & Cognac Drink Recipes

Brandy by definition is any spirit made from distilled grape wine.

Brandy is made all over the world, the most famous coming from the cognac region of France.

Brandies are also made from other fruits such as apples or cherries. 75% of brandy sold in the US comes from California, while 75% is consumed in Wisconsin. Enjoy our collection of brandy, cognac and armagnac recipes. If you have a favorite brandy cocktail recipe that you … Read more

Create a Fog Effect for Your Halloween Punch

Dry ice turns an ordinary party punch into a spooky Halloween brew!

Instructions:

Start with 2 punch bowls of different sizes. The smaller bowl will hold the actual punch while the larger bowl will hold the smaller bowl and the dry ice.
With tongs or gloved hands (dry ice can freeze your skin), place chunks of dry ice in the bigger container. Place the smaller bowl on top of the dry ice. There is no

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National Rum Punch Day

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Molecular Mixology: Playing Mad Scientist in Your Mouth

Combining chemistry and cocktails may sound dangerous. However, mixologists are using scientific principles to manipulate the flavor and texture of their creations. Known as molecular mixology, this new style of cocktail-making includes things like powdered rum and coke, martini popsicles, alcoholic cotton candy and whiskey hamburgers.

Simpler concoctions include upscale Jell-O shots and spherical “ice cubes” that are actually frozen cocktails. Inspired by the culinary discipline of molecular gastronomy, cocktail chemists have applied many tricks … Read more

Soda Limon

As we ease into fall, this easy drink from Caravella Limoncello fit the bill. Soda Limon is the perfect cocktail for a lazy fall weekend. An elegant touch when guests want something a little lighter.

Ingredients

1 ½ ounce Caravella
Soda water

Instructions

Add ice and Caravella to a tall glass. Top with soda water.

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Cocktails to Toast Mexican Independence Day

September 16th is the day in 1810 when Mexico declared independence from Spain. It is cause for great celebration in town squares all over Mexico. To help you celebrate at home, Kahlúa created some creative new cocktails. Kahlúa is a Mexican original, having been created in the Yucatan in 1936.

Delicioso: Kahlúa and Red Bull
Mayan Passion: Kahlúa, tequila and passion fruit Juice
Yucatan Sling: A twist on the classic

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Mixology Monday – Pisco Punch

The theme for Mixology Monday this month is 19th-century cocktails. Living in San Francisco, naturally I was drawn to Pisco Punch. This famous cocktail came to be due to the large amount of Pisco available after the Gold Rush.

What is Pisco? It is a grape brandy from Peru. Just like French brandies, varieties range from rotgut to super premium. The main difference is that Pisco is aged, but not in barrels, rather ceramic or … Read more

Tailgator – The Gas Powered Blender

It’s football season and that means tailgating and the Tailgator is Tailgating! This 25cc, 2 ¼ HP, gas-powered blender is like nothing else we have seen.

This machine is for some serious drink blending and major tailgating. It is even great for whipping up all kinds of dips, which go great with the margaritas that this blender has made famous.

Each TailGator is assembled by hand in the USA with strict attention to detail.

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TURF: Tailgaters Urging Responsibility and Fun

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America have teamed with others in the industry and pro-football hall-of-famer, Joe Thiesmann to create TURF, Tailgaters Urging Responsibility and Fun. The group will hold a number of events promoting responsible tailgating through out the football season. In addition, the group the group is offering tips for responsible and fun tailgating on its website along with some tasty recipes to keep everyone from going hungry.

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