These days, a cocktail means a boozy punch, possibly spiked with Red Bull and swilled by armies of screaming college girls. Sure, it can be fun to jump around to music that’s too loud while you down plastic cups of colorful, oversweetened drinks spiked with the clear ‘soccer mom’ spirits. But there was a time … Read more
Bourbon: the Gentlemen’s Drink from Kentucky If you’ve ever watched an action movie where the grizzled hero takes a seat in some shadowy bar, no doubt you’re familiar with how popular bourbon whiskey has become. Commonly known as bourbon, the spirit is primarily made from corn and gains flavor as it ages. Considered to be … Read more
We all have to admit that there is a bit of confusion in people’s heads when someone mentions the word “champagne”. In the general knowledge this means any sparkling wine but by the definition champagne can only come from the Champagne region of France-hence the name. Not only that, but it is made by a … Read more
Christmas is a time of celebration. While eggnog is a tried and true tradition for Christmas, it’s rather conventional. And what drink do people tend to turn to in times of celebration? Champagne, of course! But, by itself, champagne can be sort of… well, boring. And no one wants a boring beverage (or a boring … Read more
If you love your ‘Gin & Tonic’ to the core, then you might be aware about the origins of this alcoholic beverage. Gin is a crystal clear spirit which is basically brewed from grains and thereafter flavored with a range of ‘botanicals’ one of which has to be juniper. It is the juniper that imparts … Read more
There’s cognac and then there’s Hennessey. In an already distinguished market of liquor, Hennessey has come to be known as one of the finest, and most expensive brands of cognac, producing almost half of the world’s cognac. But what distinguishes Hennessey from a run of the mill cognac? Where did it earn its name and … Read more
Champagne: Delicious, Refreshing, Bubbly Chances are that if you’ve entered a New Year’s Eve celebration or any semi-formal party, you’ve had a glass of champagne. Technically speaking, champagne is a specific kind of sparkling wine–only sparkling wines that come from the Champagne region of France hold the official champagne title. Historically speaking, champagne is often … Read more
Vodka and champagne can give your night a special kind of sophistication. If the champagne is good and so is the vodka, you’re sure to impress all of your friends with these recipes. Whether it’s a cold night time event, staying in and keeping warm, or if it’s a hotter celebration outside and a bit … Read more
Tasting some of the local brews is one of the best experiences you can ever have when visiting a new country. In Bolivia, the liquor of choice is a brandy made from grape produce, commonly known as singani. Singani is produced in a large area consisting of elevated plateaus on the western side of Bolivia. … Read more
Houston, We Have a Bottle of Rum! Few would disagree that rum is the most underappreciated and undervalued spirit. When people talk of macho, classic, sophisticated drinks; rum can seldom be found included in the discussion. Whiskey and its different variants are regularly advertised in the hands of a stereotyped gentleman with a long mustache, … Read more
Stirred, not shaken. Shaken, not stirred. With Olives, Dirty, Neat. Whatever may one choose to prefer, the martini in both its creative and natural avatars is considered a classic in the enticing world of cocktails, one that every cocktail enthusiast and bartender must know. For the uninitiated, nineteenth June is celebrated as the National Martini … Read more
Shots, shots, and more shots! If that does not sound like a fun time waiting to happen, then maybe this is not the article for you. This list is going to be all the great things that come in small packages, or shot glasses for this occasion, when gathered with a good group of friends … Read more