The Bloody Mary Cocktail is a delicious way to mix yourself up a drink and get your daily dose of vegetables at the same time. It’s not for everyone, but they hold a special place in the hearts of those who have acquired a taste for them. And, it’s no coincidence that National Bloody Mary … Read more
The Bobby Burns cocktail is a simple, 3 ingredient drink that consists of Scotch, vermouth and Benedictine. There’s a bit of controversy over who the drink was named after, but it IS drank to celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday, January 25th, or Burns Night. And others say that it was named after a cigar salesman who … Read more
Ever wonder what the best drink recipe from Canada is? It’s the Caesar cocktail. It’s very popular in Canada, and more than 350 million are sold and consumed in the country per year. So, what is it and why is it so tasty? Well, it’s similar to a Bloody Mary, but better. (Sorry, not sorry.) … Read more
World-renowned connoisseurs regard Riesling as one of the topmost collectable wines (of the white variety) across the entire globe. Riesling’s Taste On the nose, regardless of the temperature of the wine, you will experience the fruity scents of nectarines, apricots, apples crisped with honey and pears. You will also smell other components like jasmine, lime … Read more
From time to time, we all get to choose an alcoholic beverage that will accompany us throughout the evening. It’s a taught choice between multiple cocktails and plain drinks with extravagant names. The tricky question you usually asked by the bartender when you don’t know what to pick is “What you prefer more: Whiskey or … Read more
Apple Pie Shot Recipes to Please Any Crowd What comes to mind when you begin thinking of fall? The days begin to shorten and the nights begin to cool. Leaves that have since been warmed by the sun begin to float down and crunch beneath our feet. With fall comes tailgates and hayrides, pumpkin patches … Read more
For one of the most iconic cocktails around, the martini is surprisingly difficult to define. Dry, wet, dirty, filthy, shaken or stirred, twist of lemon, olive, onion… is there a “right” way to make a martini? It’s really drinkers choice, and what constitutes the proper composition is as nebulous as the history of the cocktail … Read more
Purple Passion is a beautiful cocktail that combines fruit juice, vodka and grenadine. The colour is absolutely amazing, but the taste is even better. Typically, this tipple used grapefruit and cranberry juice which are both fairly tart so don’t expect Purple Passion to be a super sweet drink. Back in the day, this was a … Read more
The Manhattan is a cocktail that is not for the faint of heart, which makes it a perfect tribute to the city it’s named for. It’s a drink that predates Prohibition (and survived!) and will continue long into the future, so long as today’s mixologists continue to explore ways to tinker with the sophisticated classic. … Read more
Pomegranate tequila is delicious, aesthetically pleasing and easy to mix into gorgeous cocktails — what more could you possibly ask for? Let’s jump right into the world of pomegranate tequila cocktails so you don’t have to wait a moment more to experience this wonderous tipple. Pomegranate, Lime and Tequila Granita To Make 4 of These, … Read more
Port drink (more commonly known as “port” or “port wine”) is a type of Portuguese wine made with distilled grapes from the Douro Valley in the Northern parts of Portugal. Unlike other wines, the tipple can only be named port after strict instructions have been followed, including how to label, produce and market the drink. … Read more
Persia celebrates rich culture. Persian wine, also known as Badeh and Mey is a tradition and cultural symbol in historical Iran. The presence of wines is significant in Persian poetry, mythology, and miniatures. Before the Islamic Revolution, it boasted a long and rich history of viticulture. Iran or Persia used to be the cradle of … Read more