The Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail of Tomato Juice, vodka and other ingredients …Read More

With just a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar Malpighi Extra Vecchio 25-year reserve, you can turn a regular Bloody Mary into an exotic specialty cocktail! Laced with a fresh, seductive flavor and an array of health benefits, this Bloody Mary Modenese is the perfect way to turn any moment into a unique memory.

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.

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.

Looking for an excuse to imbibe with friends? Or maybe you need a new drink in your rotation? Perhaps your summer travel plans didn’t pan out? Take a trip without leaving home—toast to today with a pisco cocktail. Jason Littrell of Jbird in NYC created this cocktail to celebrate Chilean Independence Day and to welcome the festivities of fall in style.

Prep time: 10 minutes 
Cook time: 1 hour 
Level: Easy
Serves 6-10 

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large sweet onions/Vidalias, peeled, halved, sliced thinly with the grain
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon
¾ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
Few drops lemon juice
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Crudité vegetables and chips for dipping

Directions:
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Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken wings, trimmed
1 cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1 can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (12 ounces)
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup dark brown sugar
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon maple syrup 

Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to boil on high heat and then reduce to a simmer for 30-40 minutes … Read more

Ingredients:
1 oz Frangelico
2 oz Wild Turkey 101
1 oz Amaretto
.25 oz squeezed lemon juice
1 pinch salt
4 oz soda water
Handful of Cracker Jack, finely crushed

Directions:
Rub half a lemon around the rim of a glass and place into crushed Cracker Jack to coat the rim. Combine Wild Turkey, Frangelico, Amaretto, lemon juice and salt in a shaker. Mix and strain into a glass with rocks and top with soda … Read more