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2010 Domaine Des Cassagnoles Cotes des Gascon Blanc – Wine Wednesday

post iconThis week’s Wine Wednesday was a bright, crisp, zippy white. The wine didn’t pretend to be anything that it wasn’t. It was simple and refreshing and evoked days of summer during the dead of winter. …Read More

DIY Vanilla Vodka

post iconVanilla vodka is one of the tastiest and most versatile infusions you can make. Not only is it a way to put a twist on a common drink, it’s super easy! …Read More

Tales of the Cocktail – Vancouver

post iconTales of the Cocktail is going on the road to Vancouver BC. Drink of the Week will be heading up the coast to experience Tales North and sign a few copies of our book DIY Cocktails …Read More

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

post iconWelcome in the Year of the Dragon by trying out a few of these recipes inspired by this special holiday! …Read More

Ice Cream Happy Hour Review – Literary Monday

post iconIf you love booze and you love to to make your own ice cream, sorbets and granitas, then this book is the one for you. Ice Cream Happy Hour is an innovative book that brings you “50 boozy treats you spike, freeze and serve”. The authors of Ice Cream Happy Hour have covered a number of old and new classics in their book and most of them seem down right yummy. …Read More

A Trip To Volcano Winery

post iconSituated on the slopes of Mount Kilauea, the Volcano Winery produces a number of unique wines. …Read More

New World and Old World – High/Low Weekend

post iconThis week’s high/low weekend is a comparison of the new world and old world styles of wine. Australia is representing the new world with a Riesling from Edna Valley. I bet a few of you didn’t even know that Australia made Rieslings (you are not alone). But, they certainly do and if you enjoy Riesling with petrol characteristics, then you should really try Australia. The old world is being represented by Spain with a traditional, classic Rioja based on the Tempranillo grape. Both of these wines are great food pairing wines. …Read More

The NFL Cocktail Playoffs: Championship Sunday

post iconThe eyes of the world will all be on the two-storied fields this Championship Sunday. The big question is: where will you be to enjoy it? …Read More

Cocktail Casting Call: 30 Rock

post icon Here are some of the best supporting cocktails for your must see Thursday! …Read More

Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum Review

post iconIt’s been awhile since we reviewed a Rum so we thought we would review one that we really enjoy – the Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 Year Old Rum. But, truly, what isn’t to like about a well made 18 year old rum? The Flor de Cana Centenario hails from Nicaragua (although from what I could find, they source the sugar cane for their Rum all over Central America) and is the star of Flor de Cana’s very impressive portfolio of Rums. …Read More