Can the Gold Room's Guinness Irish Whiskey Float Redefine Your St. Patrick's Day Experience?

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As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the quest for the perfect celebration leads us to the heart of New York City, where the legendary Lotte New York Palace is reimagining the holiday with a touch of opulence. Nestled within its walls is the Gold Room, a cocktail bar known for its lavish decor and innovative drinks. This year, it's not just about green beer; the Gold Room is introducing a concoction that promises to elevate your St. Patrick's Day experience: the Guinness Irish Whiskey Float.

Gold Room's Guinness Irish Whiskey

But what makes this drink so special, and can it truly transform your perception of St. Patrick's Day festivities? The answer lies in the unique blend of ingredients and the luxurious setting in which it's served. The Guinness Irish Whiskey Float is a delightful fusion of Guinness Stout and Bailey’s Irish Cream ice cream, crowned with a generous serving of Jameson Irish Whiskey. This decadent creation is more than just a drink; it's a sensory journey that combines the rich, bold flavors of Ireland's most beloved beverages.

The Gold Room, with its elegant ambiance, serves as the perfect backdrop for this indulgent treat. As you sip on the creamy, frothy float, you're not just partaking in a drink; you're partaking in a tradition that's been given a sumptuous twist. The Guinness Irish Whiskey Float is available exclusively from March 11th through March 31st, making it a must-try for anyone looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style.

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So, as you plan your St. Patrick's Day adventures, consider stepping into the Gold Room at Lotte New York Palace. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast of Irish drinks or simply looking for a new way to enjoy the holiday, the Guinness Irish Whiskey Float is an experience that promises to redefine your celebrations. It's not just a drink; it's an emblem of how tradition and luxury can come together to create something truly extraordinary.

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Hugo Spritz: The Official Cocktail of Summer 2023

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As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, the quest for the perfect summer cocktail begins. Past seasons have seen the rise of Espresso Martinis, Dirty Shirleys, and Aperol Spritzes. However, this year, a new contender has emerged, stealing the limelight and the TikTok feeds - the Hugo Spritz.

Spritz cocktails have long been a warm-weather favorite due to their fresh taste and lower ABV. The Hugo Spritz is no exception, with a simple recipe and naturally sweet flavor thanks to the addition of St-Germain elderflower liqueur. It has already been dubbed the “drink of the summer” by the New York Times, and Google searches for the cocktail have increased by 519% since last year. Even Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Nene Leakes has been known to order a version of the Hugo Spritz herself – she’s just missing the mint leaves for added crispness.

The Hugo Spritz is easy to make at home, especially in a large batch format to serve to guests during summer cookouts, garden parties, and more. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz St‑Germain

  • 2 oz Martini Prosecco

  • 2 oz Soda Water

  • 8-10 Mint Leaves

  • Lime Wedge For Garnish

  • Mint Sprig For Garnish

Directions:

  1. Add ice into a wine glass.

  2. Pour in St‑Germain and add approximately eight mint leaves.

  3. Top with sparkling wine and soda water.

  4. Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients.

  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

So, if you're looking for the perfect summer cocktail, look no further than the Hugo Spritz. It's the official cocktail of Summer 2023, and it's sure to be a hit at all your summer gatherings.

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Rise And Shine With A Refreshing Morning Drink

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After what had felt as an eternity for some parents and guardians, many kids have finally returned to their school campus. Whether the kids have just started kindergarten or were shipped off to an out of state college from their cozy home, every parental figure deserves to sleep in a little more and wake up to a delicious and fresh breakfast cocktail.

Five Farms Irish Cream is the perfect addition to a morning cup of coffee, or hot chocolate. Five Farms is also delicious to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in a variety of craft cocktail recipes.

This premium product is the world's first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur. The dairy cream comes from five generational family-owned farms in County Cork, Ireland, and is blended with authentic Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection. The richness of the dairy cream combined with 10% Irish whiskey (most brands use less than 1%) set it apart from every other Irish cream on the market.

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SunDaze uses a 100% Valencia orange juice blend and reimagines the classic social drink, breaking citrus-based cocktails out of the brunch category once and for all. Each cocktail contains 100% of your daily dose of Vitamin C and is also gluten-free, vegan and has no added sugars; available in three flavors:

  • Classic: reimagines Valencia orange juice at its boozy best with a simple formula and a sophisticated flavor that challenges the best mimosa.

  • Botanical Citrus: a blend of Valencia orange juice, rosemary and ginger root for an aromatic, zingy taste.

  • Spicy Citrus: a blend of Valencia orange juice with jalapeño and thai chile for a kick that will have you thinking you’re sipping straight from the spicy rim of a cocktail glass.

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Matcha from Wilderness Poets features the absolute highest quality ceremonial grade Matcha from Japan. The company also offers Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea made from spring-harvested leaves grown in Shizuoka, Japan. By consuming the whole powdered leaf, rather than steeping and discarding leaves, you get the highest concentration of antioxidants and nutrients available from the tea plant.

For a healthy breakfast cocktail, simply make your matcha latte as usual, then add a shot (1 oz) of rum and simple syrup for a warm and caffeine-filled comfort in a cup.

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For some, when hearing "morning drinks" the first thing that pops into their mind is Fruhschoppen! It's a real German tradition where you drink beer in the morning. The usual go-to beer is a light & fruity hefeweizen wheat beer , Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen beer.

It's a refreshing & delicious combo of 50% real German hefeweizen and 50% grapefruit juice. And with a lower 2.5% ABV, Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen is the perfect morning libation. Even though we may not be in Bavaria, we think every Mom (or Dad) deserves to take part in a little Fruhschoppen once and a while.

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Garnet Shandy by Julia Momosé

1 Cinnamon stick, whole

0.5 teaspoon Pink Peppercorns, whole

1 teaspoon Green Cardamom, decorticated (separated from the pod)

1 satsuma orange (or any winter citrus)

Cranberry Juice

*can also use other baking spices as desired*

Measure 8 oz cranberry juice and set aside. Lightly crack spices and toast in a dry saucepan over medium heat until aromatic. Pour the cranberry juice over the toasted spices and cook over medium heat until it simmers. Turn heat down to medium low. Slice your winter citrus and add wheels to the pot and simmer for five minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey (or other preferred sweetener). Cool and keep refrigerated.

To mix:

Select your favorite tulip glass or flute. Fill most of the way with Suntory ALL-FREE, and measure 1 oz to 1.5 ounces of spiced cranberry base into the glass. Pour slowly so that it layers for a fun two-tone effect.

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If you really need a cocktail but want to avoid the sugar, try Swoon mixers, naturally sweetened with monk fruit in delicious flavors including Ginger Lime and Cucumber Mint for a refreshing morning drink. Can't decide what flavor to go with? We get it. Grab a variety pack and get the best of all three worlds. Margarita, Moscow Mules, and Mojitos. Oh my.

If you’d like to kick up your morning mom beverage, Bulletproof offers a variety of coffee products such as the Original and Vanilla Cold Brew Latte packed with MCT oil for sustained energy and One Stripe Chai's Haldi Doodh blend is delicious over ice. Swoon also makes a monk fruit simple syrup to add no-sugar sweetness to your coffee or tea.

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Bring on the Bubbles: Korbel California Champagne 

Established in 1882 in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, Korbel Champagne Cellars produces the United States’ most popular méthode champenoise champagne. Korbel currently makes eleven California champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. The 187 ml Prosecco bottles makes for the perfect mimosas.

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Nero d'Avola is a great everyday red, a full-bodied dry wine exuding fruity aromas (berries, cherries, and plum) followed by notes of pepper.

It has a good balance between the alcoholic and the acidic component, with the tannins’ impact that can sometimes be fairly intense. Nero is perfect with pasta for a late brunch or early lunch pairing.

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Nero d'Avola Riserva is among the most popular options when it comes to choosing an important red. Doc Sicilia has introduced this typology in 2015, indicating a minimum of two years for the aging process.

Compared to the Nero d’Avola, the Riserva has a ruby tone that steers toward garnet color, has a more intense flavor of red fruits and has a longer lasting finish. Nero d’Avola Riserva is delicious when having a breakfast with meats and sausages.

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Pairs well with first courses of baked pasta and savory cheeses. For its pleasant structure and intense aromaticity, the Stemmari Hedonis Nero d'Avola pairs ideally with typical Sicilian dishes, Spaghetti alla Norma, with eggplant, and smoked ricotta cheese.

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La Segreta Nero d'Avola takes its name from the woods which surround our Ulmo vineyard. This young fresh wine principally produced from Nero d’Avola grapes, flagship of Sicilian wine, gains its personality and style with the addition of some international grapes. Lovely to unwind with in the morning while overlooking your garden.

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Epicentro Nero d'Avola Riserva is not just a wine, Epicentro is a story. It is the story of a territory - and even more of a land - which has been able to transform a catastrophic and devastating event such as an earthquake into a starting point for cultural, economic and productive growth.

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If you’d like to just ease into a relaxation without going in fully on alcohol, Recess has a line of canned sparkling water CBD beverages with adaptogens for calm and clarity for your ultimate zen morning.

Sparkling Ice Spiked, the delicious hard seltzer brand, developed the perfect recipe for a breakfast cocktail - the Citron Bloody Mary. 

 The Citron Bloody Mary features classic ingredients like tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce and is combined with Spiked’s Lemonade Refresher, putting a tangy twist on a brunch fan-favorite that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

 Ingredients

4 oz. Sparkling Ice Spiked Lemonade Refresher

4 oz. Tomato Juice

1 oz. Lime Juice

3 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Pinch of Sea Salt

Pinch of Black Pepper

Celery, Bacon and/or Donut for Garnish 

Directions

Combine all liquid ingredients into a large pitcher and stir well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour into a mason jar with ice. Garnish with a skewer of celery, bacon and/or a donut.

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Zolt comes in performance blend mixie sticks that can go with you anywhere, making it easier to be your best self no matter what your day throws at you!

Zolt’s plant-actives are emulsified and atomized so that the molecules become smaller and can more easily pass through cell membranes into your bloodstream, making it easier for your body to quickly and maximally harness its benefits.

Rise + — Get ready to shine! Prepare for the day with Rise+, a perfect blend of hemp, antioxidants, adaptogens, and the natural boost of caffeine and guarana.

Dreamy — Your go to before bed — its CBD and adaptogens will get to work soothing your mind and repairing your body, while its melatonin will help whisk you off to dreamland quickly.

Variety Pack — Try out Zolt’s entire line of products with this peak performance bundle. Seven varieties of full-spectrum hemp and hemp isolate drink mixes made for getting you up in the morning and putting you to bed at night.

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Tia Maria is turning the tables on cocktails (and coffee) by introducing their signature Iced Coffee Frappe; a ready-to-drink libation made from 100% Arabica coffee, cream, and the sweet taste of Tia Maria.

This is the perfect cocktail for that early morning, winding down at home, or when you’ve got a busy day ahead despite having a long night. With 3 simple ingredients and a low ABV of 4%, Tia Maria’s Iced Coffee Frappe will be just what you need for a morning (or anytime, really) pick me up.

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Tia Tonic Cocktail, made with Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffe Liqueur

Simply pour in Q Mixers Tonic Water over ice, add Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and garnish with a twist of grapefruit or lemon peel.

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Matcha-Tini Cocktail, made with Tia Maria Matcha Cream Liqueur

  • 40 ml Vodka

Create your perfect green matcha rim on half of a coupe or martini glass Pour Tia Maria Matcha and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Top up the shaker with ice. Shake the ingredients together. Pour in the contents of the shaker using a strainer and sieve into the glass.

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Dano’s Tequila, founded in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and exclusively made at Hacienda De Reyes, the world’s second-oldest tequila distillery in the world, located in the highlands of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Hacienda De Reyes is female owned and has belonged to the same family since its inception in 1840. Dano’s Tequila is crafted in small batches with zero additives to deliver the highest quality, 100% Blue Agave Tequila possible.

Agave Maria (Dano's Bloody Mary) 

  • 2 oz Dano's Reposado 

  • 6 oz Tomato Juice 

  • Horseradish 

  • Black Pepper and Salt 

  • Worcestershire 

  • Cholula 

  • Jalapeno Olive Juice 

  • Shake all ingredients and pour over ice into a highball glass  

  • Garnish with Celery, pickled okra & Jalapeno stuffed olives 

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Dano’s Tequila also has an award-winning portfolio which includes the traditional Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and its unique Pineapple & Jalapeño Fresh Fruit infused Tequila, making it the only tequila on the market infused with fresh fruit.

Dano’s Summer Sangria 

  • 1 Bottle Rose Wine

  • 4 oz Dano’s Pineapple & Jalapeño Fresh Fruit infused Tequila

  • 3 oz Triple Sec

  • 3 oz Lime Juice

  • 8 oz Orange Juice

  • Chill wine, then combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Add fresh fruit like strawberries, pineapple, and lime wedges. Include jalapeño slices for extra spice. Serve over ice. Makes 4-6 servings.

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Cocktail Kits 2 Go have everything you need to craft cocktail classics all in one small, home bar, in-case-of-emergency package. For instance, the Champagne Cocktail Kit includes the ingredients to craft a perfect Champagne Cocktail - aromatic bitters, sugar cubes, flute charm, and instructions for making the drink as it has been made since the late 1800s--all tucked into a vintage-styled, travel-sized tin. Just add your favorite sparkling wine.

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La Crema 2020 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

Juicy. Crisp. Exotic. Sourced from distinct vineyards spread across some of Sonoma County’s warmer sub-regions, including Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, and Dry Creek Valley. Aromas of apricot, golden kiwi, and mango are followed by flavors of ruby grapefruit, nectarine, and Gala apple. The 2020 vintage presents vibrant acidity and a lingering finish.

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ETTORE 2018 Chardonnay Pure

A deep straw-yellow color with golden reflections. In the nose it presents a fine but penetrating bouquet: notes of white flowers and exotic fruits, accompanied by buttery and vanilla nuances. In the mouth it is elegant with a pleasant, lingering structure that accompanies it toward a soft, yet flavorsome finish. Packs in light fruit, supple, complex flavors, with a range of ripe fig, pear, apricot, melon and citrus, as well as a lively seam of acidity that keeps the flavors bright and lively. Mineral and rich in essence.

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reHarvest Provisions superfood smoothie pop acts as an antioxidant and it is super fiber-rich. As it pertains to the topic at hand, these smoothie pops can be used as a mixer for a smoothie that incorporates *actual* rosé! They’re a blend of cauliflower, raspberries, flax seed, banana, and Moroccan rose water.

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360 KC Barbeque Flavored Vodka makes the most delicious Bloody Mary! Barbeque-flavored vodka is a first in a category that has produced just about every flavor that can be imagined. This product is an incomparable addition to Bloody Mary bars, making it a perfect choice to enjoy over breakfast or brunch.

360 Vodka is the world’s first eco-friendly vodka, crafted to be as good for the planet as it is to drink. American-made and American-owned, this premium vodka is made with locally sourced midwestern corn and is naturally gluten-free. Six-times distilled and six-times filtered, 360 Vodka is smooth, clean, and green.

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Garden of Legacy

Ingredients

40ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old

30ml  Pink Grapefruit juice

10ml Sugar syrup

Pinch of sea salt

Top up with soda or tonic and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a tall glass, and add ice.

Top up with soda or tonic.

Garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge.

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Coopers’ Craft Original is bottled at 82.2 proof for a gentle flavor profile that is well-balanced through the finish. Bourbon aficionados and newcomers alike will appreciate this remarkably smooth and inviting bourbon.

Sunny Belle
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist 

  • 2 oz. Coopers’ Craft Bourbon

  • 6 oz. Yellow Tomatoes or Yellow Tomato Juice

  • 3 Sprigs of Cilantro

  • A Squeeze of Lime

  • Dash of Soy Sauce

  • Salt

  • Pepper to Taste

  • Dash of your favorite hot sauce

Garnish: Speared Small mozzarella, Celery Stalk

Instructions: Puree cilantro/tomatoes then combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake, strain into ice-filled glass, top with garnish. 

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Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is born from our one-of-a-kind, chiseled and charred American White Oak barrel. This expression is a bold and complex Kentucky bourbon bottled at 100 proof.

Bloody Belle
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist

Garnish: Olives, bacon, lemon slice

Instructions: Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake and strain into ice-filled glass.

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A garden in a glass. Bottled brunch. Hair of the dog. Whatever your reason for ordering the Seagram’s Classic Bloody Mary, it’s the perfect blend of salty, savory, umami-ish ingredients that will keep you coming back for more.

Seagram’s Classic Bloody Mary

2 oz. Seagram’s 80 Proof Vodka

4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce

1⁄2 oz. Olive Juice

1⁄4 oz. Balsamic Vinegar

1-2 Dashes Tabasco

1⁄2 oz. Tomato Juice

1⁄2 oz. Lemon Juice

1⁄2 tsp. Horseradish

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

METHOD: Rim a pint glass or mason jar with salt and fill the glass with ice. Combine all ingredients in the glass over the ice and stir with a cocktail spoon. Garnish with a celery stalk, skewered cocktail olives & onions, lime and lemon rounds.

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Tanteo Tequila BBQ Bloody Maria

2 Oz. Tanteo Chipotle Tequila

3 Oz. Bloody mary Mix

1 Oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice

1/2 Oz. Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)

Directions: Combine ingredients in an ice-filled Collins Glass. Stir to mix flavors. Garnish with a ridiculous garnish, the bigger, the better.

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Livener Spritz

2 fl oz Three Spirit Livener
1 fl oz pink grapefruit juice
Top with kombucha or lemonade


Directions: Add all ingredients to a large ice-filled wine glass and top with soda. Stir briefly and garnish with a grapefruit slice. Serve immediately.

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Cutwater Mild Bloody Mary 

This veggie-forward cocktail features ripe tomatoes and exotic spices for a classic Bloody Mary that is dangerously drinkable.

Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary 

Cutwater has combined their signature Cutwater Vodka with their award- winning Bloody Mary mix to make a spicy cocktail that is dangerously drinkable.

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Skinny Mixes Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup

This top-selling, classic flavor is the perfect way to make your favorite beverages taste indulgent, but without unwanted calories. Add guilt-free flavor to coffees, lattes, tea, protein shakes, smoothies, baking, oatmeal, yogurt, overnight oats, or just about anything.

Fresh Victor cold-pressed premium juices in seven classic and creative blends like Mexican Lime & Agave, Pineapple & Ginger Root and Three Citrus & Mint Leaf are perfect for making craft cocktails and mocktails at home.

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Hunni Soju brings the heart of K.Town to you in truly elevated form. Hunni Soju begins with a better soju, one that’s artfully distilled from organic wheat and blended with rice grown in Northern California. The result is a cleaner, higher quality soju that won’t weigh you down. Hunni Soju uses real fruit juice, fruit purees, and natural flavors to make you stay refreshed and hydrated all morning and long.

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Every botanical in a bottle of Wilfred’s Non-Alcoholic Aperitif has been distilled or extracted to reveal an exceptionally complex flavor and mouth-feel for a unique drinking experience. Wilfred’s is free from alcohol, allergens, artificial flavors, sweeteners and colors, vegan-friendly, and a naturally lower calorie aperitif. Judges at the 2020 Great Taste Awards who gave Wilfred’s a one-star rating said it has “a very pleasant orange richness, which is both bitter and sweet, but rosemary remains a very slight top note.”

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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley line-up of more than 30 premium fruit purées, specialties and blends range from pantry staples raspberry, strawberry and banana to the tropical lychee, passion fruit and pink guava. New flavors include Red Jalapeño Puree and Peach Ginger.

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Washington, DC’s Don Ciccio & Figli’s Perla Cocktails are available in a variety pack of ten refreshing cocktails in a convenient cardboard carrying base including: Ambrosia Spritz; Negroni Bianco; Negroni Classico; Cherry Manhattan; and Walnut Old Fashioned. Perfect for an easy cocktail on a busy morning.

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Spirited Hive, is a new line of ready-to-drink craft cocktails made with quality spirits, all-natural ingredients and organic honey, perfect for a sweet morning kick. The Spirited Hive’s six-times distilled corn vodka comes from St. Louis, Missouri, and follows the same distilling process as Tito’s Handmade Vodka to deliver the smooth taste that everyone loves.

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Martini & Rossi® Present A Joyous Collaboration And Contest With Famed Photographer Greg Williams

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Martini & Rossi capture the joy of friendship as people reunite across the world. The iconic aperitivo brand joins forces with legendary photographer Greg Williams to capture a historic moment in time for future social reunions.

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

MARTINI®, the world’s leading vermouth brand and photographer Greg Williams are coming together to curate a once in a lifetime digital photography series of friends reuniting. Friends are being asked to submit images of their in-person gatherings as people hope to safely reunite and create a truly unique moment in time.

 To inspire people to capture their own moments of reconnection, Williams, admired for his reportage-style images, will launch the series with a collection of photographs in celebration of friendship, featuring his wife, fashion model, Eliza Cummings. Centered around a typical Italian aperitivo hour in the early evening sunshine, the scene depicts the group catching up over ‘cicchetti’ or snacks in Italian and enjoying the delicious taste of MARTINI & ROSSI Fiero and tonic.

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

As someone who regularly captures leading talent, Williams is famous for his ability to take authentic, candid, and relaxed portraits of his subjects. To help people less confident with photography, Williams has created a video guide on how to capture unforgettable moments with friends using just a smartphone. Accessible via his and the MARTINI Instagram page, the guide includes tips on composition, lighting, making your subjects feel at ease, the importance of storytelling, and more, all done in Williams’ signature relaxed tone and style.

 As part of curating the digital gallery, MARTINI & ROSSI and Williams will be choosing four people to have a once in a lifetime opportunity to be photographed remotely with their friends by Williams himself, using emerging new technology.

Photo Credit to Greg Williams

Photo Credit to Greg Williams

Victoria Morris, Vice President of MARTINI & ROSSI, comments: “At MARTINI & ROSSI, we understand the importance of time spent with friends, it’s been at the very heart of our brand since it was founded by three friends over 150 years ago. We’ve all missed meeting with friends over the past year but as we look forward, we can start to think about how we can enjoy those incomparable face-to-face moments with the ones we love. Through our promotion with Greg Williams, we want people to celebrate reconnecting and help us capture this extraordinary moment in time.”

 Greg Williams adds, “The past year has been tough, and I’ve certainly missed being able to hang out with my friends, that’s why I’m so pleased to be partnering with such an iconic brand as MARTINI & ROSSI on this project. I describe myself as a candid photographer, capturing images in-the-moment, and as friends start to meetup there are going to be so many opportunities to take beautiful shots.

Photo Credit to Greg Williams

Photo Credit to Greg Williams

He continues; “You’re most relaxed when you’re with your closest friends and when you haven’t seen those people for quite some time, the emotion and excitement can come through in an image that can be kept forever. I am excited to be curating a digital gallery of the best images and to see the joy as friends come together”.

To be in for a chance to be featured in the gallery and of winning a once in a lifetime opportunity to be photographed with friends by Greg Williams, people can submit their photographs to #MARTINIMoments on Instagram.

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

Photo Credit to MARTINI & ROSSI® X Greg Williams

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Cocktails You'll Want To Try All Summer Long

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While wine and beer are always easy to drink during the Summer, nothing can be more picturesque than a colorful cocktail. Although cocktails can be hard to make, we found easy-to-make cocktails for you to sip on all Summer long.

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Our Favorite Whiskeys To Drink On World Whiskey Day May 15th

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World Whiskey Day, is May 15th and known to be one of the most versatile drinks 2nd to tea, no 2 whiskeys are a like. With options of being made from rye, wheat, corn, barley and more the options are endless. Not sure what to drink on World Whiskey Day? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered, try a varity to get the full experience and learn what kind of whiskey drink you are. Get the best out of your whiskey by getting these whiskey glasses for any occasion.

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Celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day, The Drink Of The Summer

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Tomorrow May 7th is Nationa Cosmpolitan Day, with the reboot of Sex and the City coming up and now know as Grub Street recently called the Cosmopolitan the drink of summer 2021. We wanted to make sure you know how to make the perfect Cosmopolitan

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Citreon Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Ketel One Citroen® Flavored Vodka

  • 0.75 oz. cranberry juice

  • 0.75 oz. fresh lime juice

  • 0.25 oz. simple syrup

Method

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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What To Drink This Spring Based Off Your Astrology Sign

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Spring has sprung, and so long the hot toddys. While we can never get enough rosé, sometimes a refreshing cocktail is what we are craving for. Between Whiskey, gin, and vodka how do you know what your in the mood for? Luckily for you, we’ve gathered the best cocktails for your astrological sign.

ARIES  

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True to their bold and ambitious spirits, these fire signs will enjoy Hudson’s New Money Old Fashioned cocktail. [Created by Hudson Whiskey]

Ingredients:

  • 2 Parts Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Whiskey

  • 1 Bar Spoon Demerara Simple Syrup

  • 1-2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters

 Method: Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled, then strain into an old fashioned/rocks glass over a large chunk of ice. Cut a generous slice of orange zest, express orange oils over drink, garnish with zest & serve.

TAURUS

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It’s no secret that Tauruses love to indulge. Milagro’s Dorado cocktail is topped with prosecco and gold flakes for those who enjoy the finer things in life. [Created by Jaime Salas]

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 Parts Milagro SBR Silver

  • 1/2 Part agave nectar

  • 1/2 Part lemon juice

  • Prosecco to top

  • Gold flakes

 Method: Combine all ingredients except prosecco and shake well. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and gold flakes.

GEMINI

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Similar to Icelanders, a Gemini’s life mantra revolves around happiness. Reyka’s Block Party cocktail embodies this positive mentality and is great for these airy signs [Created by Reyka Vodka, IMAGE]

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 parts Reyka Vodka

  • 1/2 part Dolin Blanc

  • 3 Cucumber slices

  • 3/4 part Lemon juice

  • 1/2 part Simple syrup

  • 1 part Watermelon juice

 Method: Muddle cucumber slices in the bottom of a shaker. Then add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and fine-strain into highball glass with ice. Add 1 part sparkling wine (rosé is nice). Garnish with a cucumber slice wrapped in the glass.

 

CANCER

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Cancers embody an emotional depth due to their highly intuitive natures. For a complex cocktail to match, try Monkey Shoulder’s Hollywood Reporter. [Created by Anna Mains,]

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ parts Monkey Shoulder

  • ½ part Aperol

  • ½ part honey syrup

  • ¾ parts fresh grapefruit juice

  • Top with soda

  • Grapefruit twist

 Method: Combine all ingredients except soda in shaker, shake and strain over ice in Collins glass. Top with soda (Topo Chico if available). Garnish with grapefruit twist.

 

LEO

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Always taking center stage and living a cinematic lifestyle, Leo’s will enjoy Fistful of Bourbon’s Gold Rush. [Created by Anthony Bohlinger]

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Fistful of Bourbon

  • 1 part Lemon Juice

  • .5 part Honey Syrup (1:1 honey and water)

 Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon peel or fresh mint.

 

VIRGO

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Virgos take on life logically and practically and need a classic cocktail to match. Monkey Shoulder’s Strawberry Daiquiri, but #MakeitMonkey is an enchanting take on the Daiquiri, and great for the Earth sign who isn’t afraid to improve a classic. [Created by Anna Mains]

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Monkey Shoulder

  • ¾ part simple

  • ¾ parts fresh lime juice

  • 1-2 strawberries (sliced)

 Method: Muddle strawberries in a shaker, add ice, Monkey, lime, and simple. Shake. Double strain into coupe.

 

LIBRA

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Diplomatic peacemakers, such as Libras, will enjoy Milagro’s Yuzu Grita shooters. The perfect balance of spicy and sweet. [Created by Milagro]

Ingredients:

  • 4 pts Milagro Añejo tequila

  • 6 pts fresh lemon juice

  • 4 pts yuzu juice

  • 6 pts mango juice

  • 6 pts elderflower syrup

  • 2 habanero peppers

 Method: Chop habanero peppers into small pieces. Blend with remaining ingredients and allow pepper infusion to steep for 2–3 hours. Strain and pour into four separate shooter glasses. In four shooter glasses, pour Milagro Añejo neat. Enjoy sip for sip.

 

SCORPIO

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Scorpios undeservingly have a bad rep. It’s not their fault they can come off a little spicy! Cheers to a Milagro Prickly Cooler, which is complete with a kick of Mexican cinnamon. [Created by Jaime Salas]

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 parts Milagro Silver

  • 3/4 part prickly pear juice

  • 1 part fresh lime juice

  • 3/4 part agave nectar

  • 3 parts club soda

  • 1 pinch of Mexican ground cinnamon

  • Lime wheel

  • Cinnamon Stick

 Method: Combine all ingredients except club soda and shake well. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel and/or cinnamon stick.

 

SAGITTARIUS 

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For the lively adventurers, try Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum Mojito. Mojitos are traced back to Cuba and their refreshing mint flavor is a great way to usher in Spring. [Created by Sailor Jerry]

Ingredients:

  • 3 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

  • 1 part simple syrup

  • 4 lime wedges

  • 5-8 mint leaves

  • Small slice of fresh ginger

  • Dash of aromatic bitters

 Method: Muddle ginger, lime wedges, mint and simple syrup in a highball glass. Fill with crushed ice and add remaining ingredients. Churn and top with more ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

 

CAPRICORN  

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Capricorns’ quirky natures are reminiscent of Icelandic’s fantastical qualities. If you can’t see a midnight sun in person, mythological sea goats should try sipping Reyka’s Midnight Sun.  [Created by Trevor Schneider]

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Reyka Vodka

  • 3 parts Fresh OJ

  • 3 parts Bitter Lemon

  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

 Method: Build over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with an orange wedge & sprig of dill.

 

AQUARIUS 

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Free-spirited and eccentric, Aquarius’ love to go against the grain and embody a non-conformist attitude. Try a zesty Hendrick’s Lunar Moonlight Delight. This galactically pleasing libation is a twist on traditional gin cocktails, because Aquarius’ are anything but traditional. [Created by Hendrick’s Gin]

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 part Hendrick’s Lunar

  • 1 1/2 part Apple Juice

  • 1/2 part Lime Juice

  • Top with Ginger Beer

 Method: Combine all ingredients except the ginger beer in a wine glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and lightly stir. Garnish with slices of apple and a cucumber tongue.

PISCES  

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Hendrick’s Cosmic Cooler makes for an otherworldly escape that can instill creativity for the Pisces’ mind that’s always seeking inspiration. [Created by Hendrick’s Gin,]

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Hendrick’s Lunar

  • 3/4 part Lime Juice

  • 1/2 part Simple Syrup

  • 3 parts Club Soda

 Method: Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with cubed ice. Lightly stir and serve. Garnish with a cucumber spear.

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How To Celebrate National Tequila Day In 2020

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Cindo de Mayo may have passed but with all the extra tequila you have laying around, you can put to good use as July 24th is National Tequila Day. Whether you have it on the rocks, in a margarita or as a shot we've compiled a list of the top tequilas to try out. So drink up.

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For those of you who want to celebrate in style, drink like George Clooney and Rande Gerber’s with their ultra-premium tequila, Casamigos. Casamigos is available in with Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. The Casamigos flavor notes should be enhanced not masked and rather than salt or lime (like pictured above) we recommend pairings like cucumbers with Casamigos Blanco Tequila, grapefruit slices with Casamigos Reposado Tequila and Oranges with Casamigos Anejo Tequila. We suggest Casamigos Reposado and Añejo Tequila to whiskey, bourbon and brandy drinkers. Both are great with classic cocktails and can be easily swapped for a Manhattan, Negroni, or Old Fashioned.

Tequila Partida is the world’s highest-rated Tequila made from 100% blue agave in the heart of Mexico’s historic Tequila Valley. Named in honor of 3rd generation agave farmer Enrique Partida, Partida is committed to preserving the fresh agave flavor at each step of the tequila making process. Partida is described as “the finest Tequila money can buy” by leading spirits review publication The Spirit Journal.

Cincoro was created by Michael Jordan and 4 other NBA team owners with one goal in mind: to create the new gold standard for the spirit. Cincoro currently offers four award-winning expressions – Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo – ranging from SRP $70 - $1600 and has a variety of cocktail recipes, if of interest.

Volley is the first hard seltzer of its kind, shaking up the ready-to-drink category with ingredients you have actually heard of! 100% blue agave tequila, sparking water and organic juice. Founded by husband and wife duo Christopher Wirth and Camila Soriano, with East Coast roots, Volley is fully stocked in hundreds of StayMarquis homes, a premier luxury property rental service based in The Hamptons. Volley will also be fully available for guests in-room and in the community coolers at Haven Montauk Hotel.

Cutwater Spirits Tequila Blanco begins with 100% blue agave harvested from Jalisco that’s slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, open-fermented, and double-distilled in traditional “alambique” stills made of stainless and copper in Tequila. The slight grassy aroma gives way to heavy sweet notes of cooked agave and ends with a finish that stays true to tequila’s traditional roots.

Party Can Triple Spice Margarita, the first-ever large format, ready-to-drink craft cocktail with twelve full-sized margaritas in one resealable can. As we reach our virtual happy hour-limit, people are looking for safe ways to enjoy the summer weather and socialize with friends and family outdoors Party Can, which makes the nation’s most popular cocktail easy to transport and safe to share. The resealable can helps to limit contact between bartender and sipper making it easy to have a spirited indulgence with friends sheltering-in-place together or hosting a socially distant picnic in the park.

Made with 100% blue weber agave tequila, premium orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a triple spice mix of real ginger, cinnamon and chili pepper, the Party Can removes the hassle of traveling to multiple stores to purchase all the ingredients for your margarita. Additionally, those who are worn out from at-home bartending over the last few months will love that the Party Can involves absolutely no prep time: simply chill, shake and serve.

The Party Can triple spice margarita (12.5% ABV) is available for purchase online across the U.S. for $29.99

Drinks To Make At Home

Going Green

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  • 2 oz Espanita Anejo tequila

  • 4 oz Simply Lemonade

  • 3 Sprigs Cilantro

  • 4-5 Slices of Cucumber

    Garnish: several thin Cucumber slice In a Boston shaker, muddle together 2-3 sprigs of cilantro and 4-5 thin cucumber slices to release the flavors. Add Espanita Anejo tequila and chilled Simply Lemonade, stir well to combine. Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with ice through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and cucumber seeds. Add several slices of cucumber and stir into the drink. Garnish with a sprig of Cilantro.

Root Down by bar star Ivy Mix, Co-Owner of Leyenda and Author of Spirits of Latin America

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Margarita-esque, with a rich combination of root vegetables balanced by refreshing lime acidity and a little cayenne kick.

Ponche Caballero

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  • 2 oz Reposado

  • 1.5 oz Tamarind nectar or soda

  • 1.5 oz Pineapple juice

  • .5 oz Agave Nectar

  • .5 oz Fresh lime juice

  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Pork and Tequila Partida Reposado are a match made in heaven. The buttery and vanilla aromas pair perfectly with the classic taco's smoky and sweet flavor combo. The Ponche Caballero calls for Pineapple juice, elevating the sweet and salty notes of its taco counterpart.

For those of you who want to make a cocktail at home, we recommend the Cazadores Iced Tea-Quila crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila CAZADORES

Cincoro Margarita

A unique twist on a classic, featuring Cincoro Blanco perfectly balanced with citrus and agave nectar. Served over ice.

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  • 2 oz Cincoro Blanco Tequila

  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

  • ¾ oz Cointreau

  • ¼ oz Agave Nectar

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a Double Old-Fashioned glass.

CAZADORES ICED TEA-QUILA

CAZADORES ICED TEA-QUILA

Summer Blossom

  • 2 oz      PATRÓN Silver

  • .5 oz     PATRÓN Citrónge Mango

  • .8 oz     Lime juice

  • 1.5 oz   Peach nectar

  • .5 oz     Agave simple syrup

  • 6            Fresh strawberries, 1 for garnish

  • 3            Mint leaves

  • +            Mint sprig for garnish

Combine all ingredients into a blender with ice. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a mint sprig and strawberry.

JAJA-peño Margarita

jaja tequila margarita recipe

  • 1.5 oz JAJA Blanco

  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec

  • 1/2 oz Agave Syrup

  • 2 Jalapeño slices

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice to chill the mixture and pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a rounded lime and serve!

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Celebrate National Margarita Day At Norwood Club

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One of our favorite holidays of the year is coming up International Margarita Day, on February 22nd bars and restaurants will be making creative margaritas all day. Cody Goldstein of Muddling Memories will be celebrating this year with his first-ever line of cocktail fizzers that will be available at Norwood by reservation only.

What is a cocktail fizzer you may ask? Well it’s nothing you’ve ever seen before…in cocktail form that is.

Related: The Search Is On: Which Patrón Margarita Will Win?

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Inspired by Patrón’s Margarita of the Year competition** and created by Cody Goldstein of Muddling Memories. Those who are looking to try the specialty cocktail can get one at The Potion Room at Norwood and order one fizzer for $30 or 7 for $200

The 7 flavors include: Passion Fruit + Jalapeno, Lychee + Chia Seeds, Tomato + Thyme, Celery + Elderflower, Pickled Plum + Kelp Tea, Orange Marmalade + Sherry

How is it made?

  • Drop the margarita flavored cocktail fizzer into the glass filled with Patrón Tequila
  • Watch as the cocktail fizzer miraculously turns from a ball into a cocktail right in your glass
  • Wait for the fizzing to stop and enjoy the margarita
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·The cocktail fizzer is created with real cocktail ingredients (i.e. tomato, orange, lime, etc.) and the fizzer activates once it hits the tequila

Once the cocktail fizzer completely disintegrates in your glass your margarita is ready to drink 

Be sure to reach out to the exclusive members-only club Norwood to try the fizzers by booking a reservation at:Reservations@norwoodclub.com