Happy Earth Day!

This year the beverage industry is full of sustainable and organic products. We’ve had the pleasure to try a few.

360 Vodka is a 100% organic vodka from the Midwest.

Veev - A sustainable Acai spirit full of anti-oxidants and made with a process that uses 200% less energy than traditional methods.

Try 360’s Greentini

Veev is a spirit made from Brazil’s National fruit, the Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) berry. The acai is a packed with antioxidants, Omega3s, calcium, vitamin C & E and protein. The spirit also contains natural hangover cure, prickly pear and Acerola Cherry. Veev base spirit is hand crafted and column distilled from wheat.

Veev is a sustainable company that donates $1 from every bottle towards green initiatives. The product is 100% natural and is made from a 4 column distillation process that uses 200% less energy that a traditional pot still. Packaging is made from recycled materials and the the product is produced at Distilled Resources, the only distiller in America to get at leat 25% of is power from wind. The company supports the Sustainable Acai Project and the Rainforest Action Network and is active is a host of other environmental organizations.

The 60 proof spirit is slightly yellow with a sweet citrus scent. The taste is a bit sweet with hints of cherry, chocolate and citrus. It makes a great mojito and fine Martini. I like it with ice and Pelligrino.

Veev is currently available at stores and bars in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami.

Veev

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Seems like a good day for drinking? This day is one of fun, merriment and hoaxes. Of course, I have to work.

Apple Fool’s

1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Sour Apple Schnapps1/2 oz. Grenadine
Lemonade

Fill a tall glass tumbler with ice. Add Sour Apple Schnapps and grenadine. Fill remainder of tumbler with lemonade. Serve.

Trickster

1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Amaretto
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Vodka
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Brandy
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Coffee Liqueur
1 Shot (1 1/2 oz.) of Irish Cream
Milk

Fill a tall glass tumbler with ice. Add alcohol is order of listing. Fill remainder of tumbler with milk. Stir and serve.

red the rest from Barb Webb

Tammy thought we needed to post more shot drink recipes, so she sent us the Funky Monkey. This shot is an even mix of Banana Liqueur, Coconut Rum and Bailey’s. Yummm.

Thanks Tammy!

Funky Monkey

1/2 oz. Coconut Rum
1/2 oz. Banana Liquer
1/2 oz. Baileys irish cream

Mix with ice and strain into shot glass

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This week’s video is a cheeky European commercial starring George Clooney. Martini vermouth is the subject of this swanky episode.

enjoy!

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DOTW reader Gini was wondering what the right ingredients were for a Spanish Coffee. We did a bit of
digging and found that Gini was on the right track with the recipe she sent us:

Spanish Coffee

1 oz. Cognac or Brandy
1 oz. Kahlua
Fill with strong coffee
Whipped Cream on top (optional)

Serve in a large espresso glass or footed mug

We also found several variations on the theme including one that replaces the coffee for a shot of espresso, Yum. Another, Spanish Coffee Recipe calls for a fancy sugar /cinnamon rim and a nifty flaming 151 trick (note keep a fire extinguisher close by). Whatever way you like it, this drink is a keeper - especially in this cold!

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Recently introduced to the US, Canton - Indochine Originale, is a modern interpretation Ginger infused elixirs created in French Indochina during the 19th Century. Canton is a super-premium ginger liqueur, hand crafted from an infusion of Cognac with rare baby ginger, ginseng, vanilla beans, and a touch of honey.

The bottle, made to resemble a bamboo stalk, is one of the more creative we’ve seen.

The nose is unmistakably ginger. It does over power, but I love it.

The taste is a sweet at first, followed with the sharp, spicy bite of ginger. It warms on the way down.

We made it in a martini, which was delightful. We used 2 parts Vodka and 1 part Canton. Just the right amount of spice to liven up the classic.

We also tried this great cocktail sent in by one of our readers, Heather. The Strawberry Ginger Martini combines Gin, Canton, Lime Juice and fresh Strawberries. Truly amazing.

Dale de Groff, in a recent interview, said “Canton is back on the market. It’s made in France, and it’s a ginger liqueur with Cognac. It’s fabulous, and I’ve been using it a lot already.”

We agree with Dale, Canton is a great addition to any bar.

Canton retails for $29 and is available in New York and LA.

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