In The Spotlight

1. What's the difference between a cream liqueur and a crème liqueur?

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   Sometimes it seems to take a special dictionary to navigate the cocktail world. For instance, while it is true that crème is the French word for cream, a crème liqueur and a cream liqueur are not the same. Cream liqueurs, such as Baileys or Carolans Irish cream, contain dairy cream. Crème liqueurs, such as crème de ...Read More

2. Nightclub & Bar 2011 - Las Vegas

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   Last month, we packed up our bags and headed to Las Vegas for the 26th Annual Nightclub & Bar Convention. We look forward to this every year, not just because its Vegas. We also look forward to seeing many of the unique products that help us get our drink on. Of course, it is Vegas! This ...Read More

3. How to Create a Fog Effect for Your Halloween Punch

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   Dry ice turns an ordinary party punch into a spooky Halloween brew! Instructions: Start with 2 punch bowls of different sizes. The smaller bowl will hold the actual punch while the larger bowl will hold the smaller bowl and the dry ice. With tongs or gloved hands (dry ice can freeze your skin), place chunks of dry ice ...Read More

4. Red Army Vodka Review

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   Red Army Vodka The Red Army Vodka recipe was originally developed in the mid-1920s for the enjoymentof the Russian military elite. Today, Red Army Vodka is recreated exclusively in small batches at a private distillery in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. This ultra-premium vodka bursts with the flavour of the finest grains and the smoothness of Russian know-how. Four times ...Read More

5. Jameson Comedy Tour

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   Last week I had the opportunity to learn a bit more about Jameson and the Comedy Tour they are sponsoring. The tour will stop in 10 cities over the next several months. I spoke with Jameson Brand Director, Larry Neuringer, about the brand and it's relation to comedy. Turns out that John Jameson fought pirates before ...Read More