Created by H. Joseph Ehrmann, proprietor at Elixr in San Francisco for their Cinco de Derby celebration. There is almost nothing better than a hint of peach in your Julep, a bit of ginger is better!

What Is It? 

Box For A Bottle is a wooden, engraved gift box with personality. Occasion specific designs on the outside, engraved gift messages on the inside with special compartments to put your favorite bottle of goodness.

Why We Like It?

They are made by some crazy drink lovers from responsibly harvested wood. Each box in hand engraved right here in the USA, St. Louis to be exact. They make a great way personalize a … Read more

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A great non-margarita cocktail for Cinco de Mayo by Navarro Carr… Read more

A great alternative to the margarita this Cinco de Mayo by Anthony Alba… Read more

The mint julep and the Kentucky Derby have become synonymous, but how and why? The history of the Mint Julep can be traced back to the 1700s on the southern east coast of the United States. Some say it was an evolution of a Arab drink called made of water and rose petals called a Julab. Regardless, the first instance of the Mint Julep in print was in 1803s Travels of Four Years and a … Read more

Created by Jesse Card, Last Out Of The Gate Swizzle is a refreshing alternative to the typical julep.… Read more

Cinco de Mayo is less than one week away and Pinnacle Vodka has created a festive cocktail to celebrate! So think outside the traditional tequila box and have your own Whipped Fiesta!

The third annual Madison Craft Beer Week hosts more than 100 events celebrating craft beer in and around Madison, Wisconsin.
 
Madison Craft Beer Week runs from Friday May 3 through Sunday May 12, 2013 and features a wide variety of events highlighting Dane County’s vibrant craft beer culture. MCBW 2013 will feature beer dinners, festivals, rare bottle tastings, cheese pairings, brewery tours, classes, movies, Friday Fish Fries, and more – there is truly something for … Read more

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for the lighter, more refreshing pours of the year. Sandeman, the world’s leading port and sherry company, is featuring the lightest ingredient of them all: CO2.

The carbonated cocktail trend first emerged last year with extravagant mixologist techniques, such as using scuba tanks for pomp, but this year is all about catering to the at-home enthusiast. The introduction of carbonating appliances allows anyone the chance to grab … Read more

Loki, is the second bottling in Highland Park’s Valhalla series. This limited edition single malt scotch is named for Loki, the Norse God of mischief or fire or both. He may not even be a full God, his status has been debated for many years. He is also a shape-shifter, for all you True Blood fans.  What does this have to do with Whisky?

Gerry Tosh, Global Marketing Manager, says,

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In February, the groundhog predicted that spring would come early. Unfortunately, though, March 21st has come and gone, and winter seems to be slow to leave.

As you eagerly wait for spring to finally arrive, why not indulge in a cocktail? It’s sure to put a spring in your step – whether or not the weather cooperates.… Read more

This cocktail was no easy task. About a year ago I set out on a quest to make a peanut cocktail but in a really elegant way and came up with the Peanut Manhattan. This time I’m using peanuts in a whole new way and even a bit tropical. The Aged rum is infused with peanut for 24 hours and then paired it with raspberry syrup, Allspice Dram liqueur and fresh lime juice and the … Read more

Earth Day is just around the corner, and we should all be doing our part to preserve the planet.

Whether it’s bumping up your recycling efforts or taking the extra time to walk or bike to work as a way to reduce your carbon footprint, everyone can make a difference.  You can even move the needle with the cocktails you drink!

Want a way to toast responsibly on April 22nd? Try a Swedish Sun cocktail … Read more

Shellback Rum is a new offering from Grande Antilles Cane Spirits (Gallo). 

A mid-range offering, Shellback Silver and Spiced versions. Made at the famed West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados, Shellback Silver Rum is made using a combination of pot and column still distillates that are then blended together.  The resulting rum, is smooth and fruity. It makes a killer base for rum punch. 

Appearance: Clear with viscus legs

Nose: Clean, youthful with medium notes … Read more

The 50/50 split has the perfect balance of two botanically driven ingredients that melt into one soft palatable martini.… Read more

This cocktail was inspired by a few factors. Most of all I wanted to take it in a different direction and have been experimenting with flavor combinations that one would think wouldn’t necessarily work well together. The 2 main keys are the bitters and cucumber syrup that play very nicely with each other. Using bitters as a main ingredient isn’t exactly the most common practice, adding that to cucumber syrup then adding gin which gives … Read more

Ever a fan of the morning cocktail, Mad Men’s Roger Sterling would have enjoyed this kicking variation of the Bloody Mary. In fact, he probably would have paired it two dozen oysters at lunchtime, assuming he didn’t learn his lesson the first time.… Read more

The Nature Conservancy is into Cocktail Culture! They had mixologist Ektoras Binikos create the Blessed Honeycomb Cocktail to celebrate Spring!

The cocktail uses single varietal honey from Bee Raw, which sources its honey from family-owned apiaries across the country. Each variety is derived from a single floral source, giving it distinct color, flavor and aroma; the Basswood honey used in this recipe features herbal notes and a clean finish.… Read more

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This drink comes to us from The Drink Nation. Waht a prefect use for all those peeps! From the site:

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a traditional drink found in the storied The Savoy Cocktail Book from the 1930s, with a name that just happens to suit. We’ve combined this recipe with one of the season’s most ubiquitous and recognizable icons (at least in the U.S.), the Marshmallow Peep. We then plied the dark

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As we ease into Spring, we felt a good punch was in order.  Fresh and light, Bols Old Sydney-Town Punch is easy to prepare (hot or cold), this punch makes planning easy!… Read more

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There is probably no American city more affiliated with drinking than New Orleans.  A few come close but I don’t know if anyone can beat it.  Just because you don’t live in New Orleans doesn’t mean that you can’t have a Mardi Gras bash.  That is why we are highlighting Mixing New Orleans as this week’s Literary Monday pick.

Mixing New Orleans examines New Orlean’s cocktail culture through its favorite watering holes, drinking establishments (many, … Read more

In the town of Kilbeggan, Ireland sits one of the World’s oldest distillery. It dates back to 1757. After siting idle for over 50 years, Cooley Distillery (now Beam owned), began making whiskey in Kilbeggan once again. One of the 2 copper pot still used to make Kilbeggan is a 180 year old beauty from the Tullamore Dew Distillery.

They started distilling in Kilbeggan in 2010, so the whiskey we are drinking was made at … Read more

Mezcal is a really diverse spirit to use in cocktails. It seems to like to be paired with many different types of flavors and work successfully. This time I wanted to highlight another favorite ingredient of mine as well, which is Matcha Green Tea.… Read more

Get into the St Patrick’s Day spirit with a Four Leaf Clover. Who knows? It might even bring you good luck!… Read more

A unique thermos thirst quencher to ward off the winter blahs, Pop’s Milk Punch, created by Eric Johnson, the cocktail wizard developing the bar program at San Diego’s highly anticipated Sycamore Den cocktail lounge.… Read more

With the Oscars just a few days away, celebratory cocktails are a must! Sip on the latest festive Pinnacle Vodka cocktail as you watch your favorite contenders bask in their winning glory.… Read more

This creative twist on a margarita encompasses all the sweet smells and tastes of the agave nectar plant, combined with the sour compliment of fresh lime juice and Peligroso Tequila, making the experience hit all your tastebuds with full force.… Read more

The sangre orange margartia is the epitome of spicy and tangy, combined in a cocktail. The blends of Jalapeño and blood orange create a hot and sour sensation, making your taste buds cringe with delight, while the Peligroso Tequila adds for a smooth delivery.… Read more

In honor of National Margarita Day, test your skills by mixing up a Metate Margarita, created by molecular mixologist Don Lee.   Made with metate-infused Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave syrup, this isn’t the simplest

Lee explains the background of his creation, “The recipe is inspired by the metate, which is a stone used to grind grains and spices in Mexico. It is used to make everything from tortillas to mole. The … Read more

The Fog Cutter Cocktail or Fogcutter Cocktail is a classic TIki drink.  It was created by Tony Ramos a bartender at Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood sometime in the 1930s.  Not for the faint of heart, they say if you are a bit foggy headed, this one will cut right through. … Read more

Getting mixed signals instead of flowers from your crush this V-Day? Celebrate being single with the Red Rose Martini. Buying your own bouquet is fine in our book!… Read more

Bubbles’ pink and bubbly nature makes it perfect for a Bridal Shower or a Girls Night In.… Read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re making plans to spend February 14th with your significant other or toasting with friends, Purity Vodka’s “Swedish Kiss” is a sure way to get into the holiday spirit.… Read more

With 52% of young Americans planning to use whipped cream this Valentine’s Day and a third admitting to wanting “as much as they can get their hands on,” according to a recent survey, why not celebrate this day of love with a sexy “Hot on Top” cocktail? Enriched with the decadent flavors of hot chocolate and an Atomic Hot, cinnamon kick, Pinnacle Vodka’s “Hot on Top” is sure to make this holiday a memorable one.… Read more

A number of years ago, we ventured down to New Orleans for the early parts of Mardi Gras and a tour of New Orleans drinking spots.  We loved the dog parade but didn’t really love New Orleans.  It wasn’t really what we expected.  I had romantic notions of New Orleans.  I pictured myself sipping cocktails at historic bars and restaurants and gazing upon Mardi Gras parades.  I wasn’t expecting that Bourbon Street would be like … Read more

Visually it’s a stunning hue of bright orange and the scent is dominated by the bitter orange fragrances & flowery notes. All of that adds to the refreshing sensation of flavor that will leave your mouth watering for more. This eclectic mix will make your taste buds sing OH SOLE MIO!!… Read more

Whether you plan to enjoy a cozy night in with your man or a night on the town with your leading ladies, the Cupid’s Cosmo is the perfect date this Valentine’s Day. While this fun cocktail flirts with your taste buds, you can flirt with Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome all night long! With a little help from Cupid, maybe you’ll make a love connection!… Read more

There’s a couple of things that I really love. One of which is Mezcal and the other was orgeat syrup. The reserved rum balances this cocktail perfectly and provides this classic gem a whole new dimension. May you imbibe well… Read more

Today in New Orleans the San Francisco 49ers meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

Most of us will be rooting with creative food & drink.

So what not play a game during a time out? A drinking game.

We like to keep it simple here at Drink of the Week, so each take one shot (beer, booze, soda, water your choice!) at each of the following:

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This famous cocktail came into being after the California Gold be due to the large amount of Pisco available in San Francisco.  Lima, Peru was the last stop on the trip around South America. This meant San Francisco bound ships were stocked with Picso along with prospectors and their gear.

Being a huge drinking town, it didn’t take long for San Franciscans to figure out want to do with that Pisco

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Chilean Pisco is a distilled spirit made from grapes grown under the clearest skies in the world and irrigated by the snow-capped Andes. The result is clean, expressive and versatile, allowing it to be enjoyed in an unlimited number of ways. Josh Perez from Booker & Dax in NYC created this drink for Chilean Independence Day.
“The fun thing with this drink is that it can change slightly based on the Pisco, wine, or even … Read more

The Super Bowl is almost here and our beloved 49ers are in for the first time in almost 20 years! We will be tailgating all week long! Not going to the game, you can tailgate right at home.

Go Niners!… Read more