The Bookworm

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to sit outside with a good book and a good cocktail. This sparkling drink combines tequila, cherry brandy, strawberries and grapefruit. So pick your favorite novel, find a good spot in the sun, and spend the afternoon sipping away!… Read more

How to Chill a Glass

Cold cocktails should be served in cold glasses. But there are different to chill a glass. Don’t worry; they all work well! It’s just a matter of choosing the method that works best for your situation.

Here are the ways you can chill your cocktail glasses:

Keep glasses in the fridge or freezer. This is the easiest method but only if you have the room to do it. Works great for a small gathering or

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Pome ‘n Tonic

Continuing my fascination with Pama pomegranate liqueur, I decided to mix it up with some nice gin. I used Bulldog, an nice London Dry Gin, along with fresh lemon juice, a few dashes of Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6, Pama (of course) topped off with tonic or if you so desire soda water. I used Q Tonic.… Read more

PaQui Tequila Review

Meaning “to be happy” in Aztec, PaQui Tequila embodies the phrase. Dubbed a “luxury” tequila, PaQui is hand crafted in small batches from 100% pure blue agave. Made through a process called “selective distillation,” the makers of PaQui Tequila separate the heart of the distillate only use the best part in the final product.

We take you through the PaQui Tequila below:

PaQui Silvera Tequila

(100% Blue Tequila), 40% Alcohol, Tequila, Mexico

Clear. Aromas of … Read more

How to Read a Bourbon Label

From the recent Nightclub and Bar Show in Vegas, Jim Beam’s Bobby G. teaches us how to read a bourbon label and the finer points of what makes a whiskey Bourbon:

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Vietnamese-Style Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese-style spring rolls are like a delicious shrimp salad wrapped up into the perfect warm-weather finger food! Sometimes called summer rolls, this appetizer tastes fresh and light.

While there are a lot of ingredients, most of the work is just chopping and assembling. So don’t let the long recipe fool you into thinking these are difficult to make!

I’ve chosen my favorite fillings, but feel free to substitute. Cilantro is a great addition, as are … Read more

Easter Bunny Cocktail

This cocktail may be a hard one to hide under a rock for hunting, but it’ll makes the hunt all the better.

past drink of the week cocktails

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Absolut Berri Açai Review

The latest infusion from Absolut, Berri Açai draws upon the characters of three of today’s most popular berry flavors: açai, blueberry and pomegranate.

Clear with the slightest tinge of purple. Very sweet aroma of bubblegum, fruit punch, overripe mixed berries and açai. Light bodied with strong taste of alcohol, overripe fruit and fruit punch. Light finish with little alcohol.

It is very good for sipping over ice with a touch of soda. Although a little … Read more

Beer & Brats Stew

You can’t go wrong with beer and brats. Another way to enjoy this dynamic duo is to make a stew. It includes vegetables, so let’s call it healthy. You can try this same recipe with steak instead of brats; it tastes just as great.

Ingredients

1 lb bratwurst
5 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1 cup chopped savoy cabbage
1 lb sliced white mushrooms
1 onion
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 stalk

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Anti-Oxidant Cocktail

We recently received a bottle of Absolut Berri Açaí, their new flavored açaí, blueberry and pomegranate flavored vodka, and so I had to make some drinks. For this week’s drink, I combined the açaí with some Pama pomegranate liqueur and fresh lemon juice. What I got was a slightly sweet and refreshing cocktail loaded with anti-oxidants. Tasty and good for you.… Read more