7 Must Stops for Food & Drink in LA

Gabriella Pryor

While the pandemic has stopped the usual way we dine out, that hasn't stopped these spots from continuing to cater to the public. Whether you're a local, traveling for work, or safely escaping your regular quarantine location, these are some places you should definitely check out for a memorable afternoon or evening outing.

EP & LP - West Hollywood

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When cruising through busy West Hollywood looking for a multi-versed stop, EP & LP  has you covered. Although Asian Eating House, EP,  is temporarily closed,  that doesn’t stop their outdoor LP rooftop from flourishing 4 pm - 2 am, Monday-Friday and 12 pm-2 pm Saturday & Sunday,  serving refreshing drinks and bites to enjoy a prime view of the Hollywood Hills and Sunset Boulevard that will leave you feeling like a local and tourist all in one.

ADRIFT Burger Bar LA - Venice

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If milkshakes are your forte, ADRIFT Burger Bar is the stop for you. Featuring Michelin starred David Myers’ burgers to pair them with and the beach just steps away, there isn’t much to be upset about. Open 11:30 am-9 pm Monday-Sunday, the combo options are truly limitless. ADRIFT is just classy enough to make you feel that you're meeting all your aesthetic desires while inducing yourself into a burger and milkshake food coma. 

The Lighthouse Cafe - Hermosa Beach

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If you have seen the once Oscar nominee, La La Land, this hot spot probably looks pretty familiar. Established in 1949, The Lighthouse Cafe now offers outdoor dining in addition to their regular space for guests looking to enjoy a variety of food and drink options all while basking in live music anytime after 4 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 12 pm Saturday-Sunday.

Porto's Bakery - Burbank & Glendale

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Long-standing bakery and café, Porto’s family business offers multiple locations for pick up and curbside in the Los Angeles area. With freshly made pastries and meal options, the authenticity of this spot will leave your taste buds craving all the carbs and sugar. Open 7:30 am-7:30 pm Monday-Thursday 6:30 am-7:30 pm Friday-Sunday, whether you opt for a cupcake, sandwich, coffee, or pastry, odds are you will be far from disappointed.

Superfine Pizza - Downtown LA

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Newly reopened with patio dining and takeout since the pandemic via shared space, Superfine Pizza offers all the pie options you can think of. Unlike New York, good authentic pizza can be a little more challenging to find in LA. Known for their Spicy Honey and rarity of pizza by the slice for the state, the taste far exudes the bare minimum. With the intention to be fully opening mid-April, this spot is one you won't want to miss.

Bao Dim Sum House - West Hollywood

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Calling all dumping lovers alike, Bao Dim Sum will leave you struggling with which to pick first. Bao Dim Sum is a hot spot in West Hollywood for those looking for authentic eats with refreshing cocktails to compliment. Handmade food, diverse drink and happy hour menu, what could go wrong? Open 12 pm-8 pm daily and 8:30 pm on the weekends, there’s plenty of time for a fully submerge into a feast exploring the expansive menu. 

The Waterfront Venice - Venice

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If heading near the coast and burgers aren’t necessarily your thing, The Waterfront Venice offers an alternate option for dining with a view 5 pm-9 pm Thursday-Friday and 12 pm-9 pm Saturday-Sunday. With fresh food from seafood to American, craft cocktails and waterfront views what could really go wrong?

From Across The Pond, Sexy Fish Miami Is The Hottest Catch

Annabella Pardo

Originally located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Sexy Fish Miami is an Asian-inspired restaurant by British businessman and restaurateur Richard Caring that launched its first international outpost in Miami in February 2022.

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From signature items of the original Sexy Fish to new exclusive dishes, Chef Director Björn Weissgerber serves a diverse menu inspired by the seas of Asia, with a focus on Japan.

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Designed in collaboration with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Caring, the glittering restaurant features opulent interiors with incredible artworks by Damien Hirst and 26 bespoke fish lamps by Frank Gehry.

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To further add to the glam experience, Sexy Fish Miami offers an exclusive late-night entertainment with surreal performances, mermaid dancers, international headline DJs and more, ideal for pairing with the restaurant's theatrical cocktails based around the idea of two flavors.

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With notable fans including Kate Moss, David Beckham, Drake, and Jamie Foxx across both locations, Sexy Fish Miami features decadent dishes inspired by the seas of Asia with a focus on Japan coupled with theatrical drinks, late night entertainment, and exquisite artworks by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry, becoming one of the most sought after destinations in the city.

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Book your exclusive reservations for tonight, here.

See you there, you Sexy Fish!

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Foragers Table Re-Opens With Worldly New Executive Chef Olivier Palazzo

Annabella Pardo

A quiet corridor in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood once again pulses with culinary vitality with the reopening of Foragers Market and their restaurant, Foragers Table. The decade-old farm-to-table favorite – which closed during the Pandemic – is now helmed by new Executive Chef Olivier Palazzo, and features his boldly reimagined “modern-Mediterranean” menu along with a far-sighted wine and cocktails program.

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Worldly and well-traveled, Palazzo’s influence will also extend to the Market’s beloved “grab-and-go” grocery. And the restaurant – tucked gently just beyond the Market – will debut an after-hours live music program with a relaxed and jazzy vibe. 

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“Olivier embodies a younger, more international, more inclusive generation that is increasingly calling New York City home,” says Anna Castellani, who owns Foragers’ Chelsea location with partner Michael D’Amato. “His mix of cuisines and focus on vegetables not only reflects the future of food – but the future of New York itself.” 

Born in West Africa and raised in the South of France, Palazzo’s contemporary, plant-focused cuisine is global, sustainable and nourishing for body and soul. Working with local purveyors across the Hudson Valley, Palazzo and Castellani have devised a season-driven dining experience that marries the best in regional bounty with French, Italian and Israeli flavors and techniques. A veteran of Parisian restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Le Quinzième – as well as Cyril Lignac’s Aux Prés and Le Chardenoux – Palazzo formally joined the Foragers family in February.

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“My grandfather was actually from Sicily, so our Mediterranean-with-a-twist menu feels completely authentic to me,” says Palazzo, who began cooking for his own family during his early childhood in the Ivory Coast. “Plus, I’m a long-time Chelsea resident who’s been eating at Foragers for years – they just didn’t know that I was a chef!” 

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The reopening of Foragers Table marks the latest milestone for co-owner Castellani, the creative mind behind Dekalb Market Hall – the largest food hall in all of Brooklyn – along with The Hugh Food Hall in Midtown. In April, Castellani will open ANA Bar & Eatery, an all-day restaurant, marketplace and eatery at The Hudson Yards. 

Foragers Table is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner service only starting at 5pm to 10pm. For reservations or more information, go to OpenTable or visit www.foragersmarket.com/restaurant.  Foragers Table is located at 233 8th Avenue in Chelsea.

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The Wines We Are Drinking This Week

Annabella Pardo

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Elouan Wines Rosé 

Salmon color in the glass, this Rosé showcases aromas of peach, pear, white plum, and honeysuckle followed by notes of cherry blossom and fresh roses. On the palate, find vibrant flavors of fresh strawberry and very ripe raspberry, with bright acidity carries through to a lingering, smooth finish. 

Celebrate Earth Day with a bottle that gives back! Elouan Wines is a partner of the National Forest Foundation, and through their “Enjoy a Bottle, Help Plant Trees” initiative, Elouan Wines is committed to donating $100,000 to the National Forest Foundation to plant 100,000 trees throughout America's National Forests. Customers can take 20% off their purchase of Elouan Wines on Quiltandco.com with the code ELOUANTREE22 or get $5 off their first order from Drizly with the code GOODLIGHT through December 31, 2022.

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Belle Glos Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noir

The Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noir shows a beautiful salmon pink in the glass and boasts aromas of honeysuckle, Asian pear and Fuji apple followed by notes of vanilla and orange blossom. The palate consists of grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon zest filling the mouth with lively characteristics. This wine has nice acidity with a light but satisfying finish.

As a fifth generation Napa Valley winemaker, Joseph Wagner learned his way around a vineyard long before he was able to drink wine. Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joseph created Belle Glos in 2001 with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California’s best coastal regions. Wagner continues to honor Lorna’s legacy with Belle Glos which includes six Pinot Noirs and the Blanc de Noir Rosé.

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Napa Valley Quilt Chardonnay

Classic yet complex, Napa Valley Quilt is fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s tribute to the character of Napa Valley and its rolling patchwork of vineyards. Napa Valley Quilt exemplifies the classic cult-style wine structure achievable only in the Napa Valley, while the blending of fruit from a variety of vineyards allows the wines to have more complexity and a better style consistency from vintage to vintage.

This medium bodied chardonnay has crisp aromas of juicy white peach, honeysuckle, pear, white plum, and nectarine. Refreshing stone fruit, kiwi, apricot, nectarine, and Meyer lemon zest flavors and hints of lightly toasted oak.

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Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc

Cheers to the warmer weather with this elegant wine that showcases beautiful citrus characteristics from the coastal areas of Northwestern Chile, harmonized with juicy acidity. Enjoy the refreshing palate from the first sip to the lingering finish, where the balance of fruit and acidity quenches the palate. And, perfect any picnic spread with a batch of Not Your Mother's White Wine Spritzer.

Ingredients

1 bottle Casillerodel Diablo Sauvignon Blanc (750 ml)

3/4 cup elderflower liqueur

3/4 cup lemon juice

750 ml club soda (about 3 cups)

Fresh herbs such as rosemary, mint, and thyme

Method

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice and stir very briefly. Garnish each glass with additional sprigs of herbs. Cocktail handcrafted exclusively for Casillero del Diablo by Katie Stryjewski, mixologist and author of “Cocktails, Mocktails andGarnishes from the Garden.”

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Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay
Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joe created Belle Glos with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California’s best coastal regions and is now introducing the first white wine to the Belle Glos portfolio, the Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay.

The 2020 Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay is a beautiful golden hue with aromas of pie crust, lightly toasted marshmallow, banana cream pie, and hints of granny smith apple; with large, luscious notes of melon, bright apple, and hints of buttery brioche on the palate.

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Böen California Pinot Noir

Böen draws its profile from the varied coastal winegrowing areas that are among California’s most sought-after cool-climate appellations, each offering optimal growing conditions for this temperamental and early ripening varietal. Find aromas of ripe Bing cherry, cocoa and marionberry with a rich and balanced palate with bright acidity that leads into a long, smooth finish. 

Böen Wines is partnering with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America. Through the “Enjoy a Bottle, Help Give Meals” initiative, Böen and No Kid Hungry will help provide meals to kids in need from May 28, 2021 to December 31, 2022. This initiative applies to all Böen varietals available in stores or online including: Böen California Pinot Noir, Böen Chardonnay, Böen Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Böen Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and Böen Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir.

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Villa Maria's a classic representation of Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, bursting with aromatic tropical fruit characters found in this warmer sub-region. Villa Maria's 60 year journey at the forefront of New Zealand's wine industry has shaped the company as it stands today. Their extensive portfolio is arguably the most geographically and stylistically diverse and highly-awarded range of premium wines by any New Zealand producer, fuelling consumer adoration and success across the globe.

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Maison Marcel Rosé JGoldcrown Edition

Maison Marcel’s signature product delivers a crisp and well balanced off-dry taste profile. Not too sweet not too dry, with notes of white ripe peach, lychee and elderflower on the inside and adorned on the outside with the famous “hearts” design by artist James Goldcrown. Maison Marcel Rosé JGoldcrown Edition is a perfect gift for your wine-loving lover.

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Maison Marcel “Sparkling Hearts” Rosé

Experience the finesse our their new sparkling rosé heart edition. With delicates notes of white peach and nectarine, this "Cuvée Provence" showcases a beautiful rose gold color. Perfect for a Spring picnic. Santé and Merry everything!

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14 Hands Unicorn Rosé Bubbles

Perfect for an afternoon picnic, an evening of sunset gazing, a night of binge watching your favorite series or just about any fun-filled occasion with family and friends.

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The Sweetest Last Minute Valentine's Chocolates

The sweetest and most romantic holiday of the year is here! We are positive our treat guide will leave you wanting to devour all these delicious chocolates (and your s.o!) this Valentine’s Day. You may want to check out these special cakes as well to satisfy your cravings for sweets.

XOXO

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Bridgewater Chocolates are delicious, handmade, American-style chocolates with European-quality ingredients and recipes. Their best seller: an assortment of caramels, toffees and nuts. All confections are carefully dipped in our own blend of the finest milk and/or dark chocolate. Gwenyth Paltrow has said this is her favorite chocolate brand to give to friends & family, exquisite!

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This V-Day, fall in love at first bite with a box of Eat Me Guilt Free! Created by Cuban American Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist-turned-mompreneur, Eat Me Guilt Free is a line of brownies, bread, and tortilla wraps offering a protein-packed, low carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier alternative to traditional snacks. 

Below we’ve included a few of our favorites, and you can view the full shop – here. 

• Fast Love – February’s Flavor of the Month($30 – Box of 12) – Cupid has his eye on you...close your eyes, take a bite, and fall deep in love with the metallic red covered chocolate brownie.

• Red Velvet ($38 – Box of 12) – She may be smooth like velvet on the outside, but it's the inside that matters - and she's got it all! This red velvet brownie is filled with sexy white chocolate chips, non-GMO, free of preservatives, protein-packed, and low-carb!

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Li-Lac Chocolates is known for its original recipes and small-batch production methods, most of which have been unchanged for over nine decades. Li-Lac Chocolates goes above and beyond the traditional box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day.

Their life-size Chocolate Champagne Bottle is the perfect gift for any special celebration or romantic occasion. Designed to impress, this delicious piece stands 13" tall and contains about 1.6 lbs. of chocolate. . Pair it with our gourmet ganache Truffles for a special night of romance.

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Doughnuttery is famous for their delicious mini doughnuts, which are served hot and fresh. You can now enjoy these sweet treats at home with this DIY kit. All the included high quality, fresh ingredients are the same as used in Doughnuttery shops, so you are guaranteed a fantastic taste sensation! The sweetest recipe for a delicious at-home Valentines night.

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If food is the way to your SO, or best friend's heart, then XO Marshmallow's plush, sprinkle-kissed heart-shaped mallows are for them. Fall in LOVE with their new limited edition fluffles. Sweet strawberry gluten-free cake is mixed with vanilla ooey marshmallow goodness (omg) and dipped in decadent dark chocolate. Each pack of Dark Chocolate Strawberry Fluffles comes with three - one for you, one for your valentine, and one for your GALentine too!

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Following the French tradition, Max Brenner chocolate pralines are hand-made in the shape of relatively small cubes. The chocolate’s thick texture results in each cube creating a complete feeling of satisfaction.

Chocolate Love Story is a a unique collection of 12 pralines made by combination between traditional knowledge and a modern conception of flavors, in an iconic, heart-shaped tin box. A special Chocolate box fox the person we love.

Their First Aid Chocolate Box is great because nothing heals a bleeding heart like sweet, sweet chocolate. Or, assure your Valentine there will be many more dates to come with a Fondue Tower, accompanied by two forks in a gift box.

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Tony’s Chocolonely customizable new personalized bars or Tony’s White Raspberry Popping Candy bars, were a sellout last year; made with freeze-dried raspberries and popping candies, as well as its rainbow tasting packs.

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If you are looking for something on the fluffier side, Stuffed Puffs, are delicious, fluffy marshmallows stuffed with real milk chocolate. They launched a special Valentine’s Day offering, their first heart shaped chocolate filled marshmallow. Yum!

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The Hotel Chocolat is featuring their beautiful ‘Our Way to Your Heart Valentine’s Hamper’ . Give your loved one this beautiful hamper this Valentine’s Day and they’ll fall in love with our thoughtful offerings. They’ll be treated to our special edition H-Box - packed with some of their most coveted chocolate bites, a 250ml bottle of our classic Prosecco - exclusively made at a boutique winery in the Dolomite foothills - their Strawberries & Cream Puddles, and many more delights.

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Want to show a special someone just how much you care? Send them a giant heart shaped cookie cake from Cookies & Dreams in one of two decadent & delectable flavors. Nothing quite says "I care" like a giant cookie cake.

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I Lava You - chocolate lovers - this is for you! A super soft, velvety & decadent chocolate cookie is filled with gooey chocolate ganache, baked to perfection & dusted with powdered sugar. Warm that baby up & get ready to fall in love!

The Berry Best - red velvet is back & better than ever for the month of LOVE! This soft & flavorful red velvet cookie is studded with white & semi sweet chips, filled with strawberry cheesecake filling & topped with a drizzle of chocolate & strawberry crumbles.

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Whether you want to say “Thanks,” “I love you,” or “I’m thinking of you,” nothing quite hits the spot like a fresh selection of irresistible gourmet goodies, and nobody understands the art of gifting like Bonnie & Pop. Their elegant spring holiday gift boxes and baskets are filled with the highest quality chocolates, cookies, nuts, candies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, dried fruits, and other mouth-watering favorites. Yum!

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Enjoy!

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Sugar Plum’s Chocolate Heart Pizza is a unique treat that your Valentine is simply bound to fall head over heels for.

This solid milk chocolate heart is topped with a festive assortment of chocolate candies and finished with a white chocolate drizzle.  Every one of our Chocolate Heart Pizzas comes with a wooden mallet, so you can feel free break this heart into bite-sized bits knowing it'll never return the favor!

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Sugar Plum Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Heart Gift Box

Treat your Valentine with decadent assorted chocolate-covered sandwich cookies exquisitely packaged in a beautiful heart gift box! What is more indulgent than a freshly baked sandwich cookie drenched in chocolate? Each cookie is topped with an adorable sugar heart, perfect for your special sweetie! Each heart-shaped box includes 18 total chocolate-covered sandwich cookies just waiting to be savored!

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Beckon Ice Cream is the first premium, lactose-free ice cream that is completely made from real milk and cream. Instead of using dairy alternatives, Beckon Ice Cream uses the lactase enzyme to make lactose-free ice cream that is luscious, irresistible, and crave-worthy. It’s unbelievably delicious, and surprisingly lactose free. Each Beckon flavor starts with the same deliciously simple base of six natural ingredients, and most flavors are available in both pint and quart sizes which are perfect for sharing with your loved ones! Check out all of Beckon's flavors here.

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2Betties: It's what's on the inside that counts, and 2Betties’s Rounds are the healthy donut that you've been missing out on! 2Betties nutritious treats are gluten free, dairy free, grain free, peanut free, and refined sugar free - sweetened with just a touch of honey and maple syrup. Healthy snacks and delicious snacks are no longer mutually exclusive. 2Betties combines great taste with the right nutrition to satisfy your hunger and power through your day. Check out all of 2Betties' flavors here.

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Bouchaine Wine & Chocolate Virtual Tasting Package: For the wine lover that is also a chocoholic, Bouchaine Vineyards is currently offering a 50-minute Wine and Chocolate Pairing virtual tasting package that would be the perfect fit for this piece. The tasting includes a bottle of the current release Bouchaine Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a variety of handcrafted chocolates from Woodhouse Chocolates located in St. Helena. The virtual tasting is hosted by a live host overlooking the Carneros estate vineyards, and will dive into how wine affects the taste of different chocolates

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Charbonnel Et Walker Pink Himalayan Salted Caramel Truffles These delicious milk chocolate caramel truffles have a caramel center with a pink chocolate exterior. Delicately flavored with pink Himalayan salt, these flavors create a complex and luscious confection. Finished with a light dusting of icing sugar, they’re packaged in a striking pink gift box.

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Red Velvet Heart Cake:It’s the perfect way to show your love! This is a delicious four-layer red velvet cake with vanilla cream cheese filling. It’s then frosted with pink-tinted buttercream frosting and decorated with red fondant hearts! 

If you’ve spent any time watching Food Network over the past decade, then you know Duff Goldman and his legendary cakes.

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Express your love with these beautiful Valentine's Day special cookies! Sugar Bliss, by Teresa Ging, is a woman minority-owned bakery in downtown Chicago. Sugar Bliss offers a wide variety of baked goods including morning pastries, cupcakes, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, cookies, and more.

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Today Go See OH LA LA Supper Club, The Vaudeville Dining Experience

OH LA LA Supper Club, an exclusive immersive Vaudeville dining experience tucked away inside the fabled La Goulue, will begin their winter season on Thursday, February 10th. Helmed by New York nightlife impresario Omar Hernandez, the mastermind behind some of New York City’s most celebrated dining-nightlife destinations such as OMAR's and Omar's at Vaucluse, OH LA LA is a celebration of food, fun, and high camaraderie.

The show-stopping roster of singers, bands, and entertainers is complemented by award-winning Antoine Camin of La Goulue’s curated menu. Selections include Péatou De Chevre , crispy potato, goat cheese and smoked duck tart; Terrine De Foie Gras Mi-Cuit, duck foie gras, cherry chutney and home baked brioche; Saumon A La Plancha, mustard greens, artichoke puree, charred tomato beurre blanc; Filet Mignon Au Poivre, 8 oz. grass-fed filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce and hand-cut fries; and Tarte Tatin, caramelized upside-down apple tart and Vermont creme fraiche

The menu pairs beautifully with their cocktails like the OH LA LA with Blanco tequila, lime, cordial fresh raspberries and egg whites; Holy Grail with Legunas Repo tequila, Johnny Walker Black and Demerara sugar; and Cabin Fever, vodka, aperol, luxardo and lemon juice.

The experience costs $150.00 per guest ($150 Minimum food & Beverage per guest, inclusive of the entertainment).

OH LA LA will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8pm, and reservations are required on OpenTable at here. There is a non-refundable 72 hour cancelation policy.

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The Sexiest Valentines Love Potions

Annabella Pardo

Is Valentine’s Day not just the most romantic holiday of the year? This year Sweeten your weekend just a little more with our favorite drink creations. We guarantee your loved ones will be asking for refills and kisses.

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Founded by Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star, Tracy Tutor, UN’SWEET is the first-ever 100% natural wine that is externally lab tested for Zero sugar. The female-founded wine is available in both a Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio and is made from premium grapes and no added sugar for smooth sipping without the hangover. The wine can be purchased on unsweetwine.com for just $13 per bottle and is also available in variety packs that are perfect for entertaining.

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Schofferhofer has a Pomegranate Hefeweizen beer that's the perfect shade of Valentine's red & tastes fruity fabulous. It's a delicious drink to share with anyone in your life. Plus, with a lower ABV (2.5%) you won't ruin the rest of your evening over doing it. A perfect balance of 50% real German beer and 50% pomegranate juice, you can also enjoy it as part of this simple sparkling beertail.

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Grey Goose Cosmo

• 2 oz GREY GOOSE® L'Orange Flavored Vodka

• ¾ oz Triple Sec

• ¾ oz Cranberry Juice

• ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• + Orange Twist

Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Bourbon Raspberry Sour

• 2 parts Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

• .5 parts Chambord or Raspberry Syrup 

• .75 fresh Lemon Juice

• 3-4 Woodford Reserve Chocolate Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, shake, and double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with three skewed raspberries.

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This Valentine’s Day, feel the love with Gin XII. Whether you’re spending the day with your significant other, best friends, or spending the night by yourself, celebrate with a Mademoiselle Rose!  Made with Gin XII, Rinquinquin, rose syrup, and lime juice, this drink is a great mix of floral and citrus to give you the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail to enjoy with the ones you love. 

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Whether you're planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day showering yourself or a partner in love, it's always a fun consideration to mix up some fabulous libations.

Ingredients:

1 part Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge

1 part Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

3 dashes aromatic bitters

Large ice cube

Method: First, combine aromatic bitters, Grand Marnier®, and, finally, whiskey in an old fashioned glass. Add large ice cube and stir until cold and well incorporated. Garnish surface of liquid with orange twist, expressing oils over glass rim.

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A Rose Amongst Thorns

Ingredients:

2 parts SVEDKA Rosé

1 part Lemon Juice

1/2 part Simple Syrup

2 Raspberries

2 Blackberries

Method: Combine all ingredients into shaker tin and quick muddle. Add ice, and shake. Transfer all cocktail to rocks glass. Garnish with berries.

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NOLET’S Silver Rose Gimlet

Ingredients:

1 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin

1 oz. Fresh Lemonade

.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur

.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Rose Petals

Method:

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with rose petals.

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Developed in Limoux, France, the village that discovered, and first produced sparkling wine in 1531, Faire la Fête is hand harvested by 8th generation families and aged for up to 24 months.

Faire la Fête is a “champagne for all” with a $24.99 price point. It is also low sugar (no hangover, no worries) containing less than a 1/2 of the sugars of Prosecco. It’s Perfect for date night or any or any night!

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Inspired by the famous tailor turned spy of the American Revolution who’s featured in Hamilton The Musical, Hercules Mulligan is a revolutionary blend of three aged Caribbean Rums, three American Rye Whiskeys, fresh organic ginger, and tailor-made bitters. It’s a ready-to-drink craft cocktail ideal for easy home entertaining -- simply serve over ice and enjoy.

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Surprise your loved one this Valentine's Day with Pure Wine's Pink Wand– a wine purifier that removes histamines and sulfites from a single glass of wine! Imagine no more headaches or other side effects that come after enjoying that beloved glass.

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Meet the world’s first functional spirit! Bellion Vodka is the perfect addition to all your favorite gatherings. The Vodka is made with NTX technology making it “smarter” without sacrificing any of the flavor or quality. Your guests will love this naturally sweet and 6x distilled vodka to bring flavor to every sip. Enjoy an additional layer of essence in your traditional cocktails so you can eliminate the need for sugary mixers in your next drink.

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Are you ready to make a toast on Valentine's Day? Stella Wines sure are! Try their delicious and sweet sparkling wines made with real fruit. It’s the perfect beverage for any time of day and for any occasion. Cheers!

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Cozy up with your loved one by the fire and customize your coffee and cocoa experience for a moment of bliss with Cafe Caps. Nothing ignites passion like chocolate sweetness in a cup.

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The Noble Vines Chardonnay features aromas of pineapple, yellow peach, and vanilla and flavors of mango and kiwi with hints of lemon zest and cinnamon butter. Open this white wine, serve with your V-Day dinner and don’t forget to prepare the table with a bouquet of red roses, the symbol of love and romance, for a truly stunning night.

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With the festive bubbles, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is a refreshing sparkler crafted in the extra dry style from premium grapes grown in Prosecco DOC. Light and delicate, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is an ideal choice for Valentine's day dinner!

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Cupcake Vineyards offers a collection of celebratory wines, with plenty of options to elevate any Valentine’s Day event. Their Prosecco Rosé, is a playful, pink sparkling wine that was practically made for the holiday or pop open a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate in a classic fashion.

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Looking for a lighter option? Cupcake LightHearted Rosé is a great choice for those looking to celebrate the holiday without derailing their routine. Experience full flavor with only 80 calories, 8% alcohol by volume, and less than 1 gram of sugar per 5 oz. serving.

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Chloe Wine Collection boasts their own Prosecco Rosé, which will bring elegance and grace to any celebration with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Chloe wines are beautifully crafted to inspire timeless stories and meaningful moments.

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Kim Crawford Kim De La Créme

 Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Kim Crawford Rosé, well chilled

• 3 cups sliced strawberries

• ⅓ cup sugar

• Club soda

• 1 carton vanilla ice cream

• Edible flowers to garnish

Directions:

Makes 5 servings.

In a medium bowl mix the strawberries and sugar. Cover and let sit for 30-90 mins mixing occasionally. Divide the strawberries and any juices between 5 rocks glasses, add wine and a splash of club soda. Top with a generous scoop of ice cream. Garnish with your favorite edible flowers.

Tips:

Use coconut based ice cream for dairy free/vegan option.

Substitute peaches, raspberries or any of your favorite summer fruit for the strawberries.

Use honey instead of sugar for a richer flavor.

Photo via @kimcrawfordwine

Crawford Cupid

INGREDIENTS:

·        3 oz Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

·        ¾ oz grapefruit juice

·        1 Tbsp simple syrup

·        Sparkling water

·        Ice

·        Crème de Cassis

·        Sage leaves and grapefruit for garnish

 DIRECTIONS:

Mix Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, simple syrup and grapefruit juice in a shaker or mixing glass with ice.

Strain over ice into serving glass and fill with sparkling water.

Top with a splash of crème de cassis and garnish with sage leaves and grapefruit twist.

Makes 1 cocktail

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This Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th, celebrate love's most romantic evening with two fragrant tequila cocktails from Pātsch, crafted with 100 percent Blue Weber agave that's sustainably grown and harvested. 

Recipe:

For your most sophisticated Valentine, Forest H20 is the perfect cocktail, available at the THYME Bar NYC. It's tastes like a Negroni but more perfumey and fragrant.

Forest H20

1.5 oz Pātsch Blanco Tequila

1 oz Roots Mastic

1 oz Yellow Chartreuse

Lemon peel squeezed and discarded.

Serve with a large ice cube. 

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 Malbec Mon Amour is the perfect Valentine's gift! Friends and lovers can share a glass of Argentine Malbec and learn all about the wine's story together. By Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil, in Malbec mon amour they tell us how and why Malbec became Argentina’s iconic grape variety, establishing itself as the quintessential Argentine variety in elite wine circles.

Photo via @mrlyan and @drinksat6

This Valentine’s Day learn to make cocktails together with MasterClass . This Mixology class by Lynnette Marrero and Ryan Chetiyawardana is the perfect date night for couples and friends interested in mastering the delicious craft.

At a high-level, in their class, they teach:

• Solo Starters: Mojito and Whiskey Smash

• Intimate Classics: The Old Fashioned

• Shared Classics: The Martini

• Party Starters: Tiki and DIY Highballs

• Celebratory Libations: Pre-Batched Cocktails

James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero has been at the forefront of the NYC craft cocktail movement. Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) is the founder of Dandelyan, named the world’s best bar, and Lyan bar at Riggs D.C.

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Belle Glos Love Letter Set
Send your Valentine’s a love letter this year inspired by the elegance of the signature red wax seal and classic script on Belle Glos Wines. Winemaker Joe Wagner has designed a limited-edition Belle Glos stationery kit in collaboration with Dempsey & Carroll and in partnership with novelist, Nicholas Sparks. Belle Glos Love Letters came to life after a year of not being able to enjoy the things we love the most therefore, together, Belle Glos and Dempsey & Carroll are bringing back the long-lost art of love letter writing, encouraging everyone to write a letter dedicated to the people they cherish most.

The bespoke kits feature custom Belle Glos stationery, a custom pen, wax in the classic and easily recognizable Belle Glos red, and a custom wax stamper, all housed in the classic Dempsey & Carroll navy box and are available along with any three of your favorite Belle Glos Wines.

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Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Napa Valley Quilt is fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s tribute to the character of Napa Valley and its rolling patchwork of vineyards. Napa Valley Quilt exemplifies the classic cult-style wine structure achievable only in the Napa Valley, while the blending of fruit from a variety of vineyards allows the wines to have more complexity and a better style consistency from vintage to vintage. The complex and bold assemblage of dark currant, blackberry, marionberry, and toasted hazelnut balance with hints of cardamom and dry dark chocolate. Pair this wine with a fattier steak like ribeye or sirloin cooked medium-rare to soften the tannins, highlight its fruity flavors, and balance out the salty fat.

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere

This medium-bodied wine showcases lovely fruit aromas and flavors of dark plums and black currant, dark chocolate with hints of spice, coffee, and toast from aging in French oak barrels. Deep purple in color, this soft textured, well-structured Carmenere culminates in a fruit focused finish and is the perfect under $15 bottle to sip and share. Named the #2 most powerful wine brand in the world four years in a row, and Wine Enthusiast’s 2020 New World Winery of the Year, Casillero del Diablo is at the forefront of the world’s attention with this South American gem, sparking a uniquely Chilean sense of adventure in every glass.

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The Celtic Cosmo -

A riff on the Classic Cosmo based around female founded and run brand J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey, perfect for  enjoying with friends or loved ones this Valentine's Day! 

Crafted exclusively for J.J. Corry by Joanna Carpenter.
1.5oz. J.J. Corry The Hanson Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. cider
1/2 oz. white cranberry juice
3/4 oz. Cointreau
Garnish with an apple slice. 

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The ASM Cosmo
Enoy a delicious Cosmo with a single malt twist this Valentines Day!

1.5 oz ASM Whiskey

.5 oz Orange Liqueur (dry curaçao, Cointreau, etc..)

.75 lemon juice

.75 ginger syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

 Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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Tequila Enemigo Añejo Cristalino 89

Get ready to shake up this Valentine’s Day, with the most celebrated Tequila, Tequila Enemigo. Tequila Enemigo is made from 100% of the finest Blue Weber Agave, nothing but the best for your sweetheart. Tequila Enemigo was envisioned and brought to life to challenge the standards of ultra-premium Tequila, and is crafted from the finest selection of ripe, lowland agave and distilled in the center of the town of Tequila. The Añejo Cristalino 89 is a tequila so pure it should be sipped, and what better way to do that than from the purest symbol of elegance and celebration: a flute.

Tommy’s 89 Margarita:
Recipe

2oz Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino

1.5oz Lime juice

1/2oz Honey / Agave Syrup 

Shake all ingredients over ice and serve.

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Skinny Mixes - Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini

Making Skinny Mixes "Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini" which uses only four ingredients, including the brand's zero calorie, zero sugar syrup, Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso included in Skinny Mixes Chocolate Syrup Trio , creates a lower calorie and lower sugared martini yet still just as delicious. The trio pack also includes Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Chocolate Caramel Truffle flavors which provides endless yummy chocolaty combinations that can all be guiltlessly indulged this Valentine's Day.

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At Owl’s Brew, they make their boozy beverages with only 100% real ingredients, 100% of the time. Fresh-brewed tea, fruit, and botanicals - no sneaky ingredients, ever. This, female founded, boozy tea is the perfect drink for your ultra sweet Valentines day picnic!

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Spa Girl Love Potion No. 9 Cocktail: 

This romantic cocktail is sweet and spicy, fanning the flame between you and your Valentine with every sip. Perfect for a Galentine’s Day dinner or as a sultry night cap.

4 oz. Spa Girl Cocktail Peach Vodka Cocktail

2 oz Cranberry Juice

½ oz Lemongrass Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Splash of club soda

1. Pour Spa Girl Peach, simple syrup, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.

2. Strain and pour into your cocktail glass of choice.

3. Add a splash of club soda.

4. Garnish with fresh edible flowers, or pomegranate seeds. Cheers!

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The beautiful and luxurious Nobu Marbella Resort in Spain is sharing their most loveliest drink secrets. Be seduced by the Nobu style Valentine’s cocktail, ‘Mon Cherry’. Made with beautifully balanced and aromatic Roku gin, Japanese Shōchū, together with ginger, lychee and cherry syrup - one sip, and you’ll fall in love.

Ingredients:

• Roku Gin

• Ginger Liqueur

• Ginger Syrup

• Shochu

• Lychee Juice

• Cherry Almibar

Add all ingredients together and shake vigorously. Serve with a double strain and add a pansy flower or a Mini Rose flower as decoration in a Nick & Nora styled glass.

Photo via @otrcocktails

OTR delivers bar grade cocktails without the hassle of playing mixologist. Simply pour over ice and enjoy with loved ones this Valentine’s Day. OTR portfolio includes: The Margarita, Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, The Mai Tai, The Aviation, and The Manhattan. At OTR they bring the bar to you.

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Rosé All Day is a light-bodied, fruity and refreshing pink rosé Grenache sold in cans, bottles, and even a box, perfect for any Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gathering. 

 The Grenache has an elegant aromatic nose of watermelon and strawberry and is crisp and fresh on the palate with a deliciously long, fruity finish. Pair with everything from fish, chicken, and sushi to salads and appetizers. For those looking for something a little bubblier, Rosé All Day recently introduced a Prosecco Rosé that is the perfect pink wine to cheers with. 

If you’re looking for a way to take your rosé to the next level this Valentine’s Day, try one of their favorite cocktails, the Raspberry Spritz, which uses the classic Rosé All Day Grenache. 

 Ingredients:

·       1 bottle Rosé All Day wine, chilled

·       24 oz Lemon Lime soda, chilled

·       Raspberries

·       1 Lemon, juiced 

·       Thyme, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice, stir, and serve! 

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Reed’s Love Potion Mocktail

*Make it alcoholic with 

• Splash of Ginger Vodka OR a smidge of Cinnamon Schnapps

Ingredients

• Ingredients for Raspberry Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar

  • 1 cup Water

  • 2 ½ cups fresh Raspberries (2 6-ounce cartons)

• Ingredients for Love Potion #9:

  • Cherry Pop Rocks (6 packages per 4 glasses)

  • Red Hots (6-8 per glass)

  • Raspberry Simple Syrup (2 tablespoons per glass)

  • Reed’s Ginger Ale (8 ounces per glass), chilled

Instructions

• Instructions for Raspberry Simple Syrup:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high meat

  • Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar

  • Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer

  • Simmer 5 minutes; smash the raspberries with a mixing spoon or whisk while simmering to break them up

  • Remove from heat and allow to steep until cool (approximately 1 hour)

  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve and keep sealed in the refrigerator for use.

• Instructions for rimming the glass with Pop Rocks

  • Pour the pop rocks into a shallow saucer or other small plate

  • Pour some of the raspberry simple syrup into a bowl large enough for the top of the glass to fit into

  • Turn a glass upside down and touch just the top of the glass opening to the simple syrup; enough to moisten the rim only

  • Place the glass opening down in the plate of pop rocks and rotate from side to side to coat with pop rocksNOTE: The pop rocks can gently be pushed toward the outside of the glass to aid in coating

  • Place the glass, still upside down, onto a clean surface and allow to sit for the pop rocks to dry onto the glass (approximately 10 minutes) NOTE: This aids in the adherence to the glass

• Instructions for Love Potion Number 9:

  • Add 6-8 red hots in the bottom of each glass

  • Add the raspberry simple syrup and fill with ginger ale NOTE: do not fill up to the pop rocks or they will begin to explode

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Virgil’s Raspberry Cream Lovers Mocktail

*Make it alcoholic with 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka

 Ingredients:

• Homemade raspberry simple syrup

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup raspberries

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)

• Virgil's Vanilla Cream Handcrafted Soda

• Whipped Cream

• Confection Hearts

Instructions:

• Mix the sugar and water in a pot large enough to comfortably hold all of the ingredients

• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then stir until all of the sugar dissolves

• Add the raspberries and continue to simmer until the berries break down (5 to 7 minutes)

• Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature, then strain

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The Duo Gift Set includes 2 Original Whiskey Ball ice ball molds and 2 of our ultra-premium Wall Street rock glasses. Ready to gift, just attach a card and it's ready to go! The Original Whiskey Ball was the first spherical ice mold to hit the market in 2009, bringing the artesian science of round ice balls to households all over the world.

• Unique features include water-fill line and no-leak seal ensure ice balls form perfectly round

• Produces 2.5" ice ball- largest in its class

• Flexible silicone tray releases ice ball effortlessly

• Ice ball mold impresses "W" into the ice

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Copalli Rum is the gift that not only your partner will love, but so will the planet. And, because nothing says romance like a cocktail for two - we have doubled up their favorite recipe for Valentines Day -- the Pomegranate Daiquiri.

Ingredients

3 oz Copalli Barrel Rested Rum 

1 ½ oz Pama liqueur 

1 oz lime juice 

½ oz honey syrup 

4 oz soda water 

 Directions

Clap mint to release oils. Combine mint with Copalli Rum, Pama, lime juice and honey syrup. Mix and Muddle. Top with Soda water and strain into chilled coup glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Makes 2!  

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Artet, is the first non-alcoholic, THC-infused aperitif, a simple, yet elegant cannabis cocktail alternative to make at home for Valentine's Day.

Hey Now 

Ingredients: 

• Artet (Original Aperitif or Founders Blend No. 1 Live Resin Aperitif): 2 oz

• Pomegranate Juice: 1.5 oz

• Lemon Juice: 1/2 oz

• Cornucopia Syrup*: 1/2 oz

*To make cornucopia syrup, add equal parts sugar and water to a pot with warming spices (clove, star anise, cinnamon, black pepper, etc). Stir to dissolve the sugar over medium heat. Once dissolved, add the simple syrup to an air-tight container and let it cool before using.

Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. Makes one drink.

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Wilderton, is the non-alcoholic spirit made to elevate your cocktail game, whether you drink or not, the botanical combinations add a range of flavors, from floral aromas to herbaceous, earthy notes.

Velvet Skies 
By Ashley Burson of South x Northwest

Ingredients:

2 oz Wilderton Earthen

¾ oz Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup*

¾ oz Burnt Orange*

½ oz Lemon

½ oz Aquafaba
*Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup:

• Mix 500 ml of beet juice and 500 g cane sugar

• Add 50 g of ground roasted chicory

• Mix and place into large plastic bag

• Sous vide at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 mins

• Strain

• Let cool

Burnt Orange Juice:

• Cut oranges in half

• Burn over an open flame until charred

• Let cool

• Slice a wheel for garnish

• Juice

• Strain

• Enjoy

Method: Add all ingredients to your tin, dry shake, add ice, wet shake then double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with burnt orange wheel on rim. Enjoy!

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7 Deadly: A romantic holiday at home: indulge in a sinfully dark night in with a wine and chocolate pairing! For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, 7 Deadly Zins and Ghirardelli Chocolate Company have partnered together to create three different wine and chocolate pairings. 

2019 7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance and Pomegranate Seeds
The rich notes of 7 Deadly Cab with blackberry, vanilla, and mocha pair beautifully with the bright raspberry fruit bits of Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance. Then when you add in some pomegranate seeds, this is a delicious pairing that brings out the intense flavor of the dark chocolate.

Photo via @7deadlywines

2018 7 Deadly Red Blend (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Sea Salt Soiree and Fuji Apple
The 7 Deadly Red features bold flavors of cherry, cranberry, and smokey black pepper. Pair this wine with Ghirardelli’s Sea Salt Soiree with its roasted almonds and delicate sea salt in fine dark chocolate. Add in a side of sliced Fuji apples to make this pairing a pleasure for your senses.

Photo via @7deadlywines

2018 7 Deadly Zinfandel (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate and Cherries
Cap off your tasting night with the original varietal, 7 Deadly Zins, a true Old Vine Zinfandel that features full-bodied dark fruits, oak, and spicy notes. Go simple with Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Chocolate that has 72 % cacao in this “Twilight Delight” bar. Complete the taste sensation with a side of robust and bright cherries.

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A lovely Valentine’s Day cocktail: green tea-infused Cran-Pear-Y Sparklers. It has a beautiful deep pink hue! This prosecco cocktail, infused with a green and white tea Cran-Pear-Y Symphony, it is slightly tart with notes of cranberry, pear, and pomegranate.

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Nothing says romance quite like an LBD paired with the Lady’s Velvet cocktail. Notes of honey and deep, spiced cognac are complemented with aromatic elderflower liqueur for a drink as velvety as your look.

D’USSE Lady’s Velvet

Ingredients

1 oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

¾ oz BACARDÍ® Ocho Rum

¾ oz MARTINI & ROSSI® Rosso Vermouth

½ oz ST~GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur

1 Dash Angostura Bitters

 Method: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir cocktail with a bar spoon until chilled. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

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Slip into something comfy and turn up the heat while you sip on the Aragua’s Romance. Warning…this drink might have you on the brink of sending that risky text to your crush by the end of the night, but sometimes we need that extra kick. This cocktail combines red wine, spiced pineapple syrup, vermouth, and the aged-dark rum Santa Teresa 1796 for a bold and seductive vibe.

Aragua’s Romance

Ingredients:

• 1½oz Santa Teresa 1796

• ½ oz Capelleti Apertivo

• ¼ oz Spiced Pineapple Syrup

• ½ oz Red wine

Directions: Add all ingredients into mixing glass, excluding red wine, add ice, stir for 20 seconds. Pour into rocks glass over large Ice cube, top with red wine floater and garnish with a rose petal.

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Now I don’t hardly know her, but I think I could love her—the Clover Club is a dreamy dram of egg white, simple syrup, and all-natural Bombay Bramble gin made with freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries. This pink drink will have you spinning around the room while Crimson & Clover plays softly in the background to compliment the sultry vibe.

Clover Club

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz Bombay Bramble

• ¾ oz lemon juice

• 1 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 Sugar to Water)

• 1 egg white (about ½ oz)

• Raspberries and Blackberries

Directions: Put some cubed ice into your cocktail shaker, pour Bombay Bramble, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white into the shaker, shake hard & strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass.

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For those daring to do things their own way reach for the Double Old Fashioned, made with Dewar’s 15, chocolate bitters, orgeat syrup, and notes of orange this cocktail puts a twist on a classic. Take it a notch up from your usual drugstore candy and indulge in a chocolate cocktail instead.

Double Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Dewar’s 15 Year Old

• .25oz Orgeat Syrup/Simple Syrup

• 2-3 Dashes Dewar’s Dungan and Dame Chocolate Bitters

• Garnish: Lemon Twist/Orange Twist

Directions: Add all ingredients to rocks glass. Add cubed ice and stir until desired dilution is achieved.

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Mozart Chocolate Liqueur offers a variety of choctails with a luscious creamy chocolate sensation and delicately melting indulgence. Full-bodied, creamy milk chocolate liqueur, handcrafted with only natural ingredients, gluten-free, and refined with Belgian chocolate. Handcrafted with love.

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Mezcal Amaras, an award winning agave spirit, elevates the margarita experience with their must-try core lineup of ancestral & artisanal mezcal offering.

WILD BERRY MARGARITA 

Mezcal Amarás Espadín Joven: Subtle citrus aroma of bergamot and a sweet touch of cherry blossom on the nose. A touch of sandalwood at the start, closing with a hint of sweet ripe mango on the palate. Finishes with a velvety and salted texture before a small cinnamon touch takes over.

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz of Mezcal Amarás Espadin Joven

2 oz of Wild Berry Tea

3 oz of fresh Lime Juice

DECORATION:

Blackberries and Raspberries

MIXING:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice; shake and strain into a cocktail glass; garnish with blackberries and raspberries

Photo via @espolontequila

Espolòn Paloma 

Ingredients 

·         1 oz Espolòn Blanco  

·         .75 oz Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Liqueur  

·         1 oz fresh grapefruit juice  

·         .5 oz fresh lime juice  

·         .5 oz agave syrup  

·         3 dashes Habanero/Hellfire Bitters  

·         grapefruit soda water (Bubly, LaCroix, etc) 

Method 

· Prepare your Collins glass with a chili salt rim. Add ice to glass.  

· Combine all ingredients except soda in a tin, add ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice and lime wheel. 

Photo via @montelobos

Cranberry Strand 

Ingredients 

·         2 oz Montelobos Espadin  

·         1 oz Cranberry Syrup (combine 1 part unsweetened cranberry syrup with 1 part sine sugar by weight, stir and let combine) 

·         .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice 

Method 

· Combine all ingredients in a tin. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass. Garnish with a cranberry on a pick. 

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 Cointreau Passion and Pepper Fizz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Cointreau

• 0.5 oz Fresh Lime

• 2 Fresh Passion Fruit

• 1 Slice Thai Chili Pepper

• 2 oz Soda Water

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients apart from soda water and in a cocktail shaker

• Add ice and shake until well-chilled

• Fine strain into a chilled highball glass

• Top off with soda water

• Garnish with a passion fruit wedge

Photo via @mountgayrum

Mount Gay Rum Out of Office Cocktail 

Ingredients:  

• 0.2 oz Mount Gay Rum Black Barrel

• 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice

• 0.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit

• 0.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup

• 0.5 oz Falernum

 Directions:

• Add all ingredients to shaker

• Add ice and shake

• Strain over ice in rocks glass

• Garnish with grapefruit wheel

Photo via @thebotanistgin

The Botanist Strawberry Bianco Martini 

Ingredients:  

• 2 oz Strawberry-Infused The Botanist Islay Dry Gin*

• 1 oz Bianco Vermouth

• Garnish: Fresh Mint Leaf

Directions:  

• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice

• Stir to dilute and chill completely

• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

• Garnish with a single fresh mint leaf

*To infuse The Botanist: 

• Thinly slice 1.5 cups of fresh strawberries. Combine strawberries with one 750ml bottle of The Botanist into a sealable container. Allow to infuse for 24 hours before fine straining out strawberry particles.

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Le Grand Love Triangle 

The limited-edition Valentine’s Day offering of curated Le Grand Verre (the quality, single serve, award-winning, ethically produced, family owned. and predominantly female-made artisanal wine collection of France), offers something for every palate this season. Single serve for the free spirits. An exploratory and diverse collection of red, white, and rosé wines for budding sweethearts. Quality wine sourced from boutique estates in Languedoc, the South of France, and Bordeaux for the sophisticated forever couples.


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New Year, New Cocktails. Our Favorites For A Warm January

Annabella Pardo

With January being the coldest and darkest month of the year, we need a few toasty and light cocktail refreshments to warm us up and keep our spirits high after peak holiday season. We’ve rounded up our favorite cocktails to sip by the fire on a snowy evening and keep us warm. Cheers!

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The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth Whiskey is an extraordinary Blend made with a high-quality Single Grain and a very high percentage of Single Malt and Single Pot Still.

Manhattan Superiore

2 oz. The Busker Irish Whiskey 1 oz. VecchioFlorio Sweet Marsala Superiore 4 dashes Angostura Bitters Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Incredibly smooth, Disaronno Velvet at 17% ABV boasts the floral character of almonds with nuances of chocolate and vanilla. Blending the unique flavor of Disaronno Originale and the richness of a velvety cream, Disaronno Velvet is best served over ice.

Tia Maria is a sweet liqueur with a strong coffee character and a complex aromatic structure. By using cold brew extraction, we can always ensure that our coffee liqueur has a distinct taste thanks to three significant elements: coffee 100% arabica provides the distinctive roasted, full-bodied rich taste, vanilla responsible for the soft and velvety back notes and Jamaican Rum that gives Tia Maria is body, depth and structure.

Velvet White Espresso Martini Ingredients:

1.5 oz Disaronno Velvet .5 oz Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur .5 oz Vodka Chocolate Flakes or Coffee Beans

Directions: Shake and strain ingredients over ice. Garnish with chocolate flakes or coffee beans.

Photo via @disaronno_official

Sweet and fruity character, complemented by an alcohol-related warming sensation. The basic components of the recipe: bitter almonds called Armelline (the seeds of apricot stone), Madagascar vanilla and pure caramelized sugar enhance aromatic and alcoholic complexity, so giving Disaronno an extraordinarily distinctive taste.

Italian Sparkler

1 oz Disaronno Originale, 3 oz Korbel Prosecco

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Whiskeysmith Chocolate forges together the rich and velvety essence of chocolate with notes of vanilla and subtle spice found only in true oak aged whiskey, blended together to create a perfect pairing.

Chocoholic's Delight

1.5 oz. Whiskeysmith Co. Chocolate Flavored Whiskey

1 oz. Creme de Cacao

2 oz. White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur

3 dashes Chocolate Bitters

1 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream

Method

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with chocolate.

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Grace O'Malley's Irish Gin is made with 14 botancials with defining aromatics from the west of Ireland, including heather, wild thyme, red clover, blackthorn, wild blueberries and rock samphire. Made in a true, traditional style with modern distilling techniques, Grace O' Malley's Irish Gin is rounded and balanced with a fresh, floral finish. Heather imparts a floral character to the Gin and is a Celtic symbol of good luck.

Grace Martini

2 oz Grace O'Malley Heather Infused Irish Gin

1 oz Sweet White Vermouth

Optional: 4 dashes of Olive Bitters

1 tsp olive brine (from the olive jar)

Method: 1 green olive. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and add the ingredients. Stir on ice, then strain into a coupe or martini glass. Add the olive. Tip: chill the glass in the freezer before serving

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Over the last nine generations, the family-owned Clonakilty Distillery has farmed the coastal land to utilize the best resources that nature has to offer. As a result of using their own heritage barley, Clonakilty Distillery has produced numerous award-winning spirits. Inspired by the majestic Minke whales of the Atlantic Ocean, Minke Irish Gin is made using various botanicals that grow wild along the shoreline adjacent to Clonakilty Distillery.

Taste the Ocean

1oz Minke Irish Gin

.5 oz Italicus

.5oz Regal Rogue Lively White

1 Drop Dillisk Syrup

1 Drop Sage Tincture

Suggested Glassware: Martini Glass. Add all ingredients together in a cocktail mixer, gently stir.

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Based out in Wanaka, New Zealand, each bottle of Broken Shed Vodka is crafted through a blend of two distinct water sources from New Zealand and sustainable whey distillate. The resulting vodka is all natural with no added sugars, no additives and is both gluten and GMO-free. Since entering the U.S. market in June 2012, Broken Shed Vodka has won a legion of loyal fans, an impressive collection of awards and recently launched a new campaign called ‘Vodka of Tomorrow’.

Sparkling Shed Berry

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka

Splash of cranberry juice

Fresh seasonal berries

Club soda

Directions: Add all ingredients to rocks glass and top up with club soda. Serve over ice garnished with berries.

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Darnley’s Gin prides itself on making high-quality, nature-crafted gin without additives or artificial ingredients. Each bottle of Darnley’s begins with the highest quality British grown grain spirit and the finest botanicals. Darnley’s uses only the finest elderflower foraged from the distillery’s local grounds, resulting in a fresh, floral and fruit-forward gin that delivers a full expression of Eastern Scotland’s coastal terroir.

Grapefruit Sparkler

1 oz Darnley’s Original Gin

½ oz St. GermainProsecco

1 ½ oz grapefruit juice

Place all the ingredients, apart from the Prosecco, into a shaker filled with ice. Shake. Single strain into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

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True to its name, Tequila Partida’s Elegante is the pinnacle of opulence. Aged for a minimum of 40 months in specially selected ex-bourbon casks, this luxury tequila boasts complex deep aromas of toasted oak, dark chocolate, coffee, and ripe banana. With every sip, new flavors emerge including vanilla, bourbon, maple, black pepper, and citrus flowers. Distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave aged at least 8 years from the heart of the Tequila Valley, the Elegante is all natural with no added flavors or colors.

Elegante Sazerac

Ingredients:

Spray rocks glass with mixture of Mezcal and Absinthe (50/50 in an atomizer)

2 oz Partida Elegante

0.25 oz simple syrup

7-9 dashes of Peychaud's bitters

Orange peel for garnish

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Inspired by a love of bourbon whiskey and a passion for chocolate, Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey was founded in 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky with a single focus: create elegant and delicious sipping whiskeys designed for flavor-craving friends. The result is an approachable whiskey that tastes like an expression of your favorite chocolate indulgences.

Ballotin Blackberry Smash

Ingredients:

1 oz Bourbon Ball Chocolate Whiskey

0.5 part Real Blackberry Puree

2 oz ginger

Squeeze of Lime

Shake all ingredients in mixing tin with ice. Strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh blackberries.

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Dos Maderas 5+3: A blend of 5-year-old Bajon and Guyanese Rum that rest for an additional 3 years in casks of 20-year-old Palo Cortado. Elegant notes of deep amber rum, with rich hints of pecan, vanilla and smoky oak. The palate is balanced with ripe fruit and tropical spice, layered over smoky oak nuances with hints of sherry and a tobacco finish.

Dos Maderas Classic Daiquiri

1 1/2 ounces rum – Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum

1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice

.5 oz (2:1) Rich Cane Syrup

Prepare your Rich Cane Syrup by dissolving 2 parts sugar into 1 part boiling water. Let cool. Cut a lime in half and juice your limes. Chill a Coupe. Add all ingredients to your shaker and fill shaker with cracked ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double-strain, using a fine mesh strainer to remove excess pulp and ice shards, into your chilled glass. No garnish necessary but some prefer a lime wheel on the glass rim.

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Korbel has again joined forces with Natalie Migliarini (@beautifulbooze) to create a seasonal sparkler inspired by the candy cane and featuring Prosecco. When developing Baci alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Kisses), Natalie said, "Korbel Prosecco has some deliciously tangy bubbles, and a touch of vanilla was just the simplest thing I could think of that would add a delicious accentuating flavor to the mix. Obviously, I really wanted to get festive, so I crushed up a candy cane for the rim, so as you’re sipping these delectable bubbles, the first thing you taste is fresh and minty."

Baci alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Kisses) by Natalie Migliarini

1 bar spoon Vanilla Syrup

Top with Korbel Prosecco

1 candy cane (crushed)

Rim your coupe glass with the crushed candy cane. Put vanilla syrup in the bottom of the glass. Pour Korbel Prosecco over the top to fill the glass. Garnish & Enjoy.

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Kiichiro lwai, the name sake for this Mars Whisky, was a silent pioneer of .Japan whisky. This whisky is inspired by great whiskies of America. The same whisky as the classic blue label Iwai, Iwai 45 was made for crafting cocktails. This 90 proof whisky will hold up in any whisky cocktail. A high proof whisky with balance and texture created by Mars master blender for the international bartender.

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This second single malt release from the newly reopened Mars Tsunuki Distillery brings forward a subtle peatiness that was hidden in The First. Water from Mt. Kurata brings a soft & delicate yet heavy water to the distillery that is perfectly reflected in the mouthfeel.

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The label celebrates the opening of the reconstructed distilling site at Mars Shinshu distillery. The 2020 Komagatake was aged for over 3 years in sherry casks and American White Oak make barrels. Distiller’s tasting reveals prune, honey, and vanilla on the nose and sweet orange on the palate accompanied by developing cocoa powder. The finish is long, gentle, and sweet. A beautiful amber hue, this whisky is sure to delight.

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The Two Stacks — Dram in a Can is the world’s first 43% whiskey in a can, serving the same great flavour profile and focus on quality spirit as the rest of our blended range.Perfect for on the move, out with friends or even just a solo dram in the great outdoors.

A third release, Two Stacks Blender’s Cut, is bottled at 65% cask strength and is the highest proof Irish whiskey on the market.

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From a family of Bennington, Vermont natives, Village Garage Distillery champions the local farms growing various varieties of grains, great water supplies, and the variation in temperature that helps a whiskey's aging process. First releases include a bourbon with a fresh and warm finish and noticeable toasted oak and butterscotch sweetness, and a vodka that tastes of white pepper, roasted corn, and cream.

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Summon the gilded age of the speakeasy era with Dekō Cocktails, Long Island’s new locally-sourced, ready-to-drink, certified kosher bottled cocktails. Direct-to-consumer sales with free delivery to Long Island and the five boroughs, as well as shipping throughout New York State and over 30 states. An all-in-one bottled cocktail made using local Long Island-grown and foraged ingredients including elderflower, juniper berries, and lavender, as well as raw unprocessed honey sourced from local apiaries.

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Rancho La Gloria is the largest wine-based cocktail brand in the U.S. and offers a variety of premium ready-to-drink canned, bottled and frozen cocktails, all of which are made with 100% Blue Weber Agave and fresh lime juice.

RLG SANTA’S SKINNY SPRITZER (2 Servings)

Ingredients:

4 oz Rancho La Gloria Skinny Strawberry Margarita

2 oz Sparkling Water

Cranberries, To Garnish

Rosemary, To Garnish

Method:

Add sparkling water, cranberries and rosemary in a wine glass

Pour Rancho La Gloria Skinny Strawberry Margarita into a clear glass ornament and serve

Once you're ready to drink, pour the Margarita into your glass and enjoy!

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Dough Ball is a smooth-drinking whiskey infused with natural flavors that replicate warm cookie dough goodness. Launched in 2021 and nationally in April 2022, Dough Ball replicates the flavors of warm cookie dough goodness in a smooth, 70-proof whiskey. Featuring notes of buttery vanilla and rich chocolate, this cookie spiked whiskey can be enjoyed as a shot, sipped or mixed in a cocktail.

DOUGH BALL RECIPES

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (by mixologist, Gerard Stephens)

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Dough Ball

.5 oz Egg White

.5 oz Heavy Cream

Combo of Scrappy's Chocolate and Fee Brothers Chocolate bitters

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker dry shake for 20 seconds.

Add ice and wet shake.

Strain into shot style glass.

Add Salt and Caramel to the rim for a twist.

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Los Magos Sotol Blanco. It’s still cold and dark so might as well lift your spirits with a new and upcoming spirit from south of the border. This non agave based Mexican spirit is sure to be a refreshing addition to your bar – non-gmo, 100% organic, triple distilled and fair wage and sustainable practice. This is what we like to see from luxury brands.

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If you’re looking to celebrate the New Year with the perfect balance of a go-to light yet elegantly flavorful drink, we encourage you to try Kim Crawford Illuminate. With only 70 calories per glass and 7% ABV, this lower-cal and low-ABV wine has become a crowd favorite over the past year (in both Sauvi B and Rosé!). It’s perfect for those looking to make healthier lifestyle choices in 2022, but not wanting to fully commit to ‘dry January.’

KIMMY C’S CUP -Makes 4 to 6 cocktails

Ingredients:

1 bottle Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé

Juice of 2 lemons (about ⅓ cup lemon juice)

1 lemon, thinly sliced

8 large strawberries, thinly sliced

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

4 basil sprigs

4 mint sprigs

2 cups sparkling pink lemonade

Method:

In a large pitcher, combine the Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé, lemon juice, strawberries, cucumber, basil, and mint. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour but up to 4 hours. Stir in the sparkling pink lemonade right before serving.

Pour into 4 to 6 ice-filled Collins glasses. Garnish with lots of pretty herbs and strawberry slices.

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WINTER WHITE SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS:

1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (substitute KC Illuminate for a lighter cocktail)

1 ½ cups white cranberry juice

1 lime, thinly sliced

1 orange, thinly sliced

4 to 6 thyme sprigs, for garnish

1 can lemon flavored club soda

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, 1 ½ cups white cranberry juice, and 1 thinly sliced lime to a large pitcher and stir to combine.

Pour into 4 to 6 wine glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a thyme sprig

Note: regular cranberry juice works perfectly if you can’t find white.

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Sipsmith® London Gin - Classic Gin & Tonic

A drink of satisfying simplicity, the Sipsmith® London Gin - Classic Gin & Tonic is nothing short of alchemical perfection.

Ingredients

1 part Sipsmith® London Dry Gin

High-quality tonic water

Twist or wedge of fresh lime, to garnish

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice

2. Pour in Sipsmith London Dry gin

3. Top off with premium tonic (we use Fever Tree®)

4. Garnish with a wedge of fresh lime

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Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino
A celebration of tequila innovation, born from 11 generations of mastery. Discover a creamy and full flavor, with notes of fig, quince, date, pineapple and pumpkin with the pleasing aftertaste of cinnamon, vanilla and cloves left on the tongue.
On the nose, a compelling marriage of caramel, honey, cooked agave and dried fruit, such as fig and quince, emerge, with hints of chocolate, tobacco and sweets that make for an enticing, aromatic scent. Some herbal notes add a touch of freshness and lightness with a hint of lingering vanilla and nutmeg on the finish.

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Casa Angelina Brut Rosé Champagne 

If an Italian Summer get away is too far in the distance, we say bring the Italian home for Winter! Order to your home an exclusive taste of the Amalfi Coast. Produced for the stunning Casa Angelina boutique hotel in the Amalfi Coast, by renowned French winemaker Pierre Mignon, it can be ordered and shipped from the hotel worldwide.

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La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot champagne’s collaboration with world-renowned Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is back by popular demand & a must-have this holiday season. La Grande Dame’s 2012 Vintage Champagne is adorned with Kusama’s signature polka dots – perfect gift for the art + wine lovers alike.

For background, La Grande Dame (meaning “The Great Lady”) is a champagne created in honor of Madame Clicquot, who trailblazed the industry with her innovations and audacity as a female entrepreneur in the early 1800s. As a modern-day La Grande Dame and iconic name in the design and art world, Yayoi Kusama infuses her signature dots and artistic style into these limited-edition pieces 

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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Rosé in Second Skin

Building on 2 years of research and development, Maison Ruinart reveals an entirely recyclable, 100% paper case that reduces the bottle’s packaging carbon footprint by 60%. This second skin, made of natural wood fibers, began its life in eco-managed European forests. Its color and texture are inspired by the Maison’s historical Crayères, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Molded to the shape of the Ruinart bottle, this case highlights the iconic silhouette and echoes the roundness of its wines, while preserving the taste integrity. ​

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Every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. It is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every vintage is different: it is the music of the year, captured by Krug. Balancing structured freshness and diverse flavors, Krug 2008 exhibits both power and elegance with a textured and intense mouthfeel – very characteristic of the year’s wines.

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Drink With Ultra Sultry Mermaids At The Luxe Wreck Bar

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Experience B Ocean Resort’s world-famous Wreck Bar! Famous since its inception in the 1950s, this historic destination is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy the beauty of living mermaids from a porthole view while enjoying a tropical cocktail and dining on fresh seafood.

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The world-famous Wreck Bar Mermaid Show with MeduSirena and her pod of Aquaticats occurs every Friday and Saturday. The Aquamen Underwater Boylesque Show takes over Thursdays.  Family-friendly fun is available every Sunday during brunch.

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AQUA BURLEQUE SHOW

Looking to add a unique sizzle to your late-night schedule? Don’t miss the adult-only aqua burlesque show produced by MeduSirena every Friday and Saturday night. Dinner, drinks, live DJ and sexy fun….all are welcome.

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Book your exclusive reservations for this weekend here!

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COYA Brought Peruvian Flair Exclusively To ZUMA

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During international Peruvian restaurant, COYA, hosted an exclusive pop-up in Zuma New York. The activation had taken over Zuma’s second floor bar, bringing COYA’s signature bar food, pisco sours and Ritual, the concept’s beloved weekly tribal music takeover by COYA Music, to New York City’s contemporary Japanese restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

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Inspired by Peru’s rich culture and flavorful eats, the pop-up offered a menu of COYA favorites including dishes such as atún chifa ceviche made with yellowtail tuna, soy, sesame seeds and spring onions; salmon tacos made with salmon, aji Amarillio, chives and cream cheese; and croquetas de lubina with Chilean sea bass, miso and spicy mayo.

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Drink choices included COYA’s famed pisco sours,; chilcano with 1615 Pisco Quebranta, lime, ginger ale and angostura bitters; aji margarita featuring jalapeño infused tequila, lime, agave and avocado and green apple puree; and apricot mezcal negroni made with Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Cynar and apricot antica formula. For a non-alcoholic choice, guests found the chicha mejorada mocktail on the menu, made with purple corn, pineapple, cloves, vanilla and palo santo.

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As part of the pop-up, COYA hosted its renowned multidimensional musical experience to New York City with COYA Ritual nights on Thursday, November 18th, as seen at COYA Mayfair, London and Dubai. The ritual nights brought melodic techno music, dancing and cocktails together with inspiration from Aztec culture to instantly transport guests from Manhattan to the vibrant tribal festivals of Peru. Creating a divine, magical space unlike anything other, guests heard music from COYA’s own music label, with beats from past Ritual DJs, including Laolu, Sparrow & Barbossa, FNX Omar and Diass. Nightly music at COYA at Zuma was overseen by Stephane Petit, COYA’s own global music director.

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Zuma is located at 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.   

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Organic Wine Will Become Even More Popular in 2022

Since the Covid-19 pandemic is still here, sustainability is at the highest level of importance, and consumers are a lot more concerned about what they eat or drink. Because of this, they are fueling the development of the organic wine movement worldwide. 

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Italy, Spain, and France are the leading countries in organic wine production all across the globe, and Europe holds 60% of the total global production. 

Italy leads the list with 54.8m hectolitres and Spain with 44.4m hectolitres. Third comes France with 24.1m hectolitres. 

As for organic wine consumption, things are a bit different. France is still part of the group, but Germany and the United Kingdom are the other two leading countries.

In Germany, almost 22% or 8.9m buy organic wine less than once a month, and in France, 9.3m 12-bottle cases were sold only in 2020. The increasing demand in France is expected to grow sales up to 17.3m cases by the end of 2022. Last but not least, in the UK, of the total 3m, the organic wine consumption is higher by 5%, and by the end of 2022, this percentage will be nearly doubled to almost 10%. 

Predictions show that the organic wine market will reach 87.5m cases by 2022 and that Europe will have 78% of the total organic wine market in the world. Also, the organic wine subcategory is predicted to make the most progress, with more than 9% compound annual growth from 2017 to 2022. 

Some of the top-rated organic wines you can find on 8Wines are Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve, Montevertine Le Pergole Torte, Rafael Palacios Sorte 0 Soro, and Bodega Chacra Chardonnay. 

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Wines To Stock Up On This Thanksgiving

Wine can break or make a meal even with some of the best food prepared. Being able to bring together the right flavor, tannins, notes and acids can add new layers to your meal making it the best Thanksgiving meal you’ve had in years. With different appetizers or even main courses planning a pairing can be difficult, (Food & Wine Pairings To Try This Thanksgiving) but these approved bottles will find the perfect match, pleasing even the toughest of crowds.

Related: 3 Unique Thanksgiving Spots

See below wines to serve on Thanksgiving

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Luce by Tenuta Luce

Luce (SRP $130) is the flagship wine of the Luce estate in Montalcino, Italy. An iconic Super Tuscan wine born in 1993 from the partnership between Napa legend Robert Mondavi and Vittorio Frescobaldi of the historic Marchese de Frescobaldi family empire of Tuscany. These two wine legends decided to combine forces to make an innovative New World wine in an OldWorld setting. Translating to “Light” this powerful, bold blend of Sangiovese and Merlot will bring joy and create the right atmosphere with its velvety mouthfeel and a deep, complex flavor profile that displays everything from vanilla and cocoa to a fresh cigar box.

With its incomparable elegance, Tenuta Luce will be the perfect complement to all the traditional hearty, rich holiday and winter dishes such as long-cooked meats, pot roasts, stews, marinades and braises, as well as creamy dishes and casseroles.

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2018 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Estate Carneros Chardonnay

The Etude Carneros Pinot Noir is a true reflection of the winery’s estate vineyard, Grace Benoist Ranch. A blend of the best grapes from individual vineyard parcels on the Ranch, this wine tells the story of a particular vintage from a unique place. 

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Ruffino’s 2017 Modus Toscana IGT (SRP $27.99)

Ruffino 2017 Modus Toscana IGT is an intense ruby red wine that will tie together any holiday meal. The rich aromas of mature red and black fruits, think cherries, plums, and small black berries, with hints of spices, sweet tobacco and refined balsamic notes pair perfectly with family favorites: manicotti with Bolognese sauce, roasted ham, or an outstanding charcuterie board. Prego!

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2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Sauvignon Blanc

This Sauvignon Blanc shows a true sense of place, coming from outstanding sites in the Rutherford American Viticultural Area (AVA), with the majority from our own estate vineyards on the Eastern Rutherford bench. Rutherford, which is located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the perfect climate and soils that are ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.

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Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon

The ultimate pour for colder weather, sip Meiomi’s Cabernet Sauvignon, that launched last October. The Cabernet Sauvignon is made with expressive aromas of juicy blackberry, boysenberry, and bramble, along with notes of toasty vanilla and graham cracker.and notes of spices and vanilla, go well with roasts, grilled meats, game dishes and more.

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Gran Passione Rosso Veneto IGT 2020

Gran Passione Rosso Veneto IGT 2020 (Buy here SRP $13.99) is a tribute to the entire region of Veneto, a celebration of history, tradition and terroir in a bottle. This hearty red is a blend of the renowned indigenous variety Corvina, from vineyards in the western part of Veneto, and Merlot, from the eastern part of the region.

The grapes best express their characteristics as a blend in this wine. The ideal climate in which they grow - mitigated by the sea, with the chain of the Alps that protects the regions from the northern winds - makes this wine distinctive and worthwhile, more than the hundreds of other wines of its style.

Bold yet tasty reds that drink like much pricier bottles are the undisputed protagonists of the holiday season. The Gran Passione Rosso is a textbook example: a versatile wine to be sipped and savored slowly in front of the fire, or to complement any Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. It pairs incredibly well with the classic holiday dishes: the complexity and solid structure, together with red fruit flavors and notes of spices and vanilla, go well with roasts, grilled meats, game dishes and more.

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Kim Crawford Rosé

Light and refreshing, Kim Crawford Rose Wine has a lively nose that brims with bright berry and tropical fruit. Richly flavored with hints of strawberry and watermelon, this vibrantly colored pink wine is the ideal summer sipper or aperitif. Each sip of this easy-drinking wine is soft and luscious on the palate, making Kim Crawford Rose the perfect complement to your favorite salads and other lighter fare.

This renowned blush wine is conveniently packaged for you to enjoy a little Kim Crawford wherever your social life takes you. The "perfect anytime" sipping wine, Kim Crawford Rose contains grapes grown in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, the country's oldest wine region. The diverse climate and variety of soil types in this area provide winemakers a selection of grapes that deliver the consistently flavorful wine for which Kim Crawford is known.

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2019 Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 

Beringer Private Reserve represents the pinnacle of the portfolio. Former Chief Winemakers Myron Nightingale and Ed Sbragia created the Private Reserve program in 1977 with the goal of crafting Napa's finest Cabernet Sauvignon. The Private Reserve Chardonnay was introduced with the 1978 vintage, and together these wines have earned three decades of extraordinary accolades, including two "Wine of the Year" awards.

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2019 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon

A perfume of wild raspberry preserves with hints of clove and confectionary spice envelops the nose. Round and textured on the palate, the entry is layered with soft red fruit flavors, supported by leather, cassis and elegant botanical accents on the mid-palate and lovely notes of toasted espresso beans on the finish.

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Why You Should Drink Champagne This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving isnext week and if your family is anything like ours, the whole evening is already being planned out, everyone is deciding what dishes they should bring, and what to drink. With so many different dishes being laid out, and realistically everyone eating whatever they want, what champagne will pair best with Thanksgiving dinner? Read below and check out a few of our suggestions.

Drink Champagne This Thanksgiving

 Champagne of course! It is the universal favorite and a classic. Thanksgiving is a celebration and Champagne the end all be all when it comes to celebratory drinks. NASCAR drivers don’t pop bottles of Pinot Noir when they get first place, they pop Champagne. Yes that bubbly drink is the first choice of people who are enjoying life, which is why it pairs perfectly with a Thanksgiving Turkey, mashed potatoes, and any food baby you end up carrying by the end of the night. Plus just opening a bottle of Champagne has become an event of its own, fun for the full family, so long as you don’t hit anyone with the cork. If you need to know how to avoid shooting someone’s eye out this holiday season, here’s a guide to opening bottles of Champagne.

To be technical though all those bubbles really help with pairing Champagne with foods, they help keep the palate fresh and open to the food. Its light style makes going from a mouthful of stuffing to a sweet potato casserole, to cranberry sauce more enjoyable than it already is.  If you’re already looking at Champagnes just know that Champagnes may vary in sweetness and body, but as a general rule, a dry Brut is the safest bet. It’s typically highly acidic, tart, and refreshing, which means it’s the best palate cleanser you could possibly ask for.

Cielo

If you want to dress up your table, no bottle will look better than Sterling Vineyards.  Clad in silver and rose gold, theBlanc de Blancs and Sparkling Rosé from Sterling are ready to present at any seasonal soirée. Available individually for $28 at retailers nationwide, the chic twosome can also be purchased in a gift set, packaged in a sleek black linen box for $75. These bottles will dress up any table throughout the holidays

With the mad rush of menu and party planning, make things a little bit easier with advice from a Thanksgiving pro: Blake Leonard.  Blake Leonard is the daughter of Stew Leonard Jr., and the head of Wine Marketing for Stew’s Wines. While prepping: Blake suggests taking the edge off and finding yourself a little piece of heaven with Cielo Prosecco ($9.99). Cielo, which translates to heaven is Blake’s go-to drink this season. Drink on its own or pair with Aperol for a refreshing spritz.

Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé

While looking for a drink to go with dessert we recommend Closing out the evening with Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé (SRP $50), a demi-sec champagne to play off the sweetness of an assortment of pies

If you’re willing to splurge on a really nice aged bottle of Champagne you’ll really get to enjoy the more earthy and autumnal aspects of the drink, which is pretty fitting when you consider what Thanksgiving is all about. Only warning is that if you’re the one buying, and you want to have more than one glass you should knock the first one back quickly. Once you’ve opened a bottle of Champagne you never really need to worry about not finishing it.

Maschio Gummies

For those who want to try something different make your guests Prosecco Gummies, details below!

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Maschio Extra Dry Prosecco

• ½ Cup Sugar

• 3 Tablespoons or 6 packets gelatin

• 2-3 Wine Bottle (or gummy bear if you’d prefer) molds

• 1 cup cranberry juice for color and flavor

Instructions

1. Place the wine, sugar, cranberry and gelatin in a saucepan over medium low heat (if you want to keep the alcohol in, make sure to keep under 90 degrees). Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. (Stir in a little pink food coloring if making Rosé gummy bears)

2. Using a glass measuring cup with a spout, pour the mixture over the molds . Use an offset spatula to get rid of the excess and ensure all the molds are filled.

3. Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes.

4. When gelatin has set, bears will easily pop out from mold.

5. Store uneaten wine gummy bears in an airtight container in the refrigerator

By Connor Sherman

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Krug Celebrates Les Creations de 2008 with Chloe Flower and Chef Angie Mar

Nicknamed “Classic Beauty,” Krug 2008 is arguably the most highly anticipated Champagne release of the 21st century. To mark the momentous occasion, the centuries-old Champagne House and Chloe Flower collaborated on two musical pairings inspired by the creations of the year, opening new gateways to the senses.

The first to experience the sought-after Creations of 2008 – Krug 2008 and Krug Grande Cuvée 164th Edition – were a maverick group of Krug lovers, musicians, and creators including Prabal Gurung, Babyface, Amanda Nguyen, Philip Lim, Ezra Williams, and Sally Lapointe among others, who joined Krug and Chloe for a performance, tasting, and dinner – a sensorial trifecta.

“For centuries, my family has been defying conventions,” says Olivier Krug, Director of the House and sixth generation of the Krug family, “which is why today this non-conformist spirit lives on in everything we do.” That spirit is mirrored in Flower’s own genre-bending approach to music and brought to life in the compositions she created with the House. After debuting these Champagne-inspired pieces at Brooklyn non-profit music venue National Sawdust – “Echoes of 2008” and “Grande Cuvée,” Chloe invited guests next door for a unique dining experience inside Alan Eckstein’s Somerset House, an impeccably curated collectible design shop for a stunning French pairing menu by another Krug lover, the visionary Chef Angie Mar.

When speaking of what makes Krug 2008 such a beautiful wine, Cellar Master Julie Cavil notes “Due to the cool and balanced climate of 2008…the grapes could take their time to mature in tranquility, ultimately exhibiting beautiful freshness upon harvest. Surprisingly, despite these mild and constant conditions, we observed great heterogeneity from plot to plot. The beauty of this contrast was the inspiration to blend complementary flavors from different plots including Ay, Bouzy and Ambonnay. Krug 2008 is a great classic of the House.”

Of her composition process, Chloe notes: “The way I approach composing parallels how Krug picks its grapes. Each sound has a critical and emotional responsibility. I play out each instrument separately, violins, violas, horns, percussion, to finetune each voice and its individual role in the greater composition. It is very similar in process to creating a bottle of Krug, and I think that is what produces the best experience in both taste and sound. You enjoy the final arrangement but cannot decipher every individual detail that went into creating it. Instead, you experience something effortless with rich harmonies and depth.”

Krug 2008 and Krug Grande Cuvée 164th Edition are available now for purchase via privateclient@moethennessy.com. Chloe’s compositions will be available on Spotify and Apple Music on Friday, November 5, should your readers be interested in experiencing the music pairings on their own. A link to Chloe’s current album is available to listen here. We are also happy to coordinate an interview with Chloe or Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil, if you’re interested in learning more about the Creations of 2008 and the parallels between Krug and music.

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