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Now that spring is here and we’re able to enjoy longer days, and warm weather comes the need to bring in new cocktails into your routine. Not sure what to drink? Don’t worry we’ve compiled a list of drinks so refreshing it likes Spring in a glass.
Read MoreIt’s finally spring, which means warmer weather and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of wine.
Read MoreEach month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Napa to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for March.
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St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start planning your celebrations. When people think about St. Patrick’s Day drinks, the first thing that often comes to mind is a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson. While those are definitely good choices (we’ll certainly be having one — or three— on the big day), St. Patrick’s Day drinks can actually be a whole lot more.
If you’re looking to shake things up this St. Patrick’s day, here are a few cocktails to try:
.75 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
.25 oz Coffee Liqueur
10 oz Irish Stout
Pour Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey and coffee liqueur and into a shot glass and drop into a pint glass of Irish Stout.
As one of the most celebrated holidays globally, St. Patrick’s Day is all about bringing people together, and what better way to do that than by raising a glass of Elysian Brewing’s best-selling Space Dust IPA (8.2% ABV), which balances bitterness with the sweetness of grapefruit, mango and orange aromas.
If you’re searching for “something green” to bring to your St. Patrick’s Day party, look no further! Space Dust’s iconic green mascot, Dusty, featured on every can and bottle, is here to help you avoid the pinch. Plus, the Elysian team has released an easy-to-make festive drink recipe called the Irish Astronaut, which cleverly features 50% Nitro Irish Stout and 50% Space Dust IPA.
This St. Patrick’s Day, skip the stouts and shots and celebrate Ireland in luxury. Glendalough Distillery is the first Irish whiskey brand to use the rare and exotic Mizunara oak, where the woods of Wicklow meet the island of Hokkaido in the form of a rare, exquisite whiskey. Unlock Glendalough 7-Year-Old Single Malt Mizunara Finish – the key to your best, most elevated St. Patrick’s Day yet!
Mizunara’s rarity makes sourcing a great undertaking, but Glendalough was ready for the challenge of being the first Irish whiskey to utilize this oak. The trunks of these uniquely beautiful trees are prone to growing twisted, and they must grow to be twice the age of most oak trees before they can be felled. It then takes three years to dry, and even then, is notoriously difficult to cooper due to its porousness. However, therein lies its saving grace: whiskey can seep deeper into the wood, resulting in an alluring, exotic flavor.
1 oz Mezcal Montelobos Espadín
1 oz Ancho Reyes Verde
1 TBSP Chia seeds
75 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz lime juice
2 oz Seltzer Water
Garnish
Top with mint leaves and lime juice
Combine Mezcal Montelobos Espadín, Ancho Reyes Verde, Chia seeds, simple syrup, and lime juice in a shaker and shake well. Serve over a Collins glass with ice and add seltzer water to top off. Stir with a spoon.
45 ml Espolòn Blanco
15 ml of Ancho Reyes Verde
30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
10 ml agave syrup (depending on sweetness)
Garnish
Sea salt crust rim (half rim is a good option)
Lime peel or wedge
Shake ingredients with plenty of ice, double strain in a in a coupette. Garnish with lime peel/wedge.
1 part Jameson Cold Brew
2 parts Cola
Orange peel
Method: Build over ice in a high ball glass and garnish with Orange Peel.
St. Paddy’s Day is almost here, and with nearly 200 St. Paddy’s Days under its belt, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey knows a thing or two, not only about celebrating the holiday itself, but how to actually spell it. Year in and year out, Americans seem to get it wrong, opting for the use of the double T instead of the double D…
To offer a tasty spelling lesson, Tullamore D.E.W. has partnered with acclaimed American butcher Pat LaFrieda to create the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day Patty to help fans from making the common spelling mistake between a meat patty and Ireland’s national holiday.
The specialty St. Paddy’s Day Patty is made up of a proprietary blend made by Pat himself and inspired by Tullamore D.E.W. Beginning Thursday, March 10th, 193 kits will be made available via LaFrieda.com nodding to the 193-year history behind the Tullamore D.E.W. brand.
After what had felt as an eternity for some parents and guardians, many kids have finally returned to their school campus. Whether the kids have just started kindergarten or were shipped off to an out of state college from their cozy home, every parental figure deserves to sleep in a little more and wake up to a delicious and fresh breakfast cocktail.
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Five Farms Irish Cream is the perfect addition to a morning cup of coffee, or hot chocolate. Five Farms is also delicious to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in a variety of craft cocktail recipes.
This premium product is the world's first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur. The dairy cream comes from five generational family-owned farms in County Cork, Ireland, and is blended with authentic Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection. The richness of the dairy cream combined with 10% Irish whiskey (most brands use less than 1%) set it apart from every other Irish cream on the market.
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SunDaze uses a 100% Valencia orange juice blend and reimagines the classic social drink, breaking citrus-based cocktails out of the brunch category once and for all. Each cocktail contains 100% of your daily dose of Vitamin C and is also gluten-free, vegan and has no added sugars; available in three flavors:
Classic: reimagines Valencia orange juice at its boozy best with a simple formula and a sophisticated flavor that challenges the best mimosa.
Botanical Citrus: a blend of Valencia orange juice, rosemary and ginger root for an aromatic, zingy taste.
Spicy Citrus: a blend of Valencia orange juice with jalapeño and thai chile for a kick that will have you thinking you’re sipping straight from the spicy rim of a cocktail glass.
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Matcha from Wilderness Poets features the absolute highest quality ceremonial grade Matcha from Japan. The company also offers Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea made from spring-harvested leaves grown in Shizuoka, Japan. By consuming the whole powdered leaf, rather than steeping and discarding leaves, you get the highest concentration of antioxidants and nutrients available from the tea plant.
For a healthy breakfast cocktail, simply make your matcha latte as usual, then add a shot (1 oz) of rum and simple syrup for a warm and caffeine-filled comfort in a cup.
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For some, when hearing "morning drinks" the first thing that pops into their mind is Fruhschoppen! It's a real German tradition where you drink beer in the morning. The usual go-to beer is a light & fruity hefeweizen wheat beer , Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen beer.
It's a refreshing & delicious combo of 50% real German hefeweizen and 50% grapefruit juice. And with a lower 2.5% ABV, Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen is the perfect morning libation. Even though we may not be in Bavaria, we think every Mom (or Dad) deserves to take part in a little Fruhschoppen once and a while.
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1 Cinnamon stick, whole
0.5 teaspoon Pink Peppercorns, whole
1 teaspoon Green Cardamom, decorticated (separated from the pod)
1 satsuma orange (or any winter citrus)
Cranberry Juice
*can also use other baking spices as desired*
Measure 8 oz cranberry juice and set aside. Lightly crack spices and toast in a dry saucepan over medium heat until aromatic. Pour the cranberry juice over the toasted spices and cook over medium heat until it simmers. Turn heat down to medium low. Slice your winter citrus and add wheels to the pot and simmer for five minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey (or other preferred sweetener). Cool and keep refrigerated.
To mix:
Select your favorite tulip glass or flute. Fill most of the way with Suntory ALL-FREE, and measure 1 oz to 1.5 ounces of spiced cranberry base into the glass. Pour slowly so that it layers for a fun two-tone effect.
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If you really need a cocktail but want to avoid the sugar, try Swoon mixers, naturally sweetened with monk fruit in delicious flavors including Ginger Lime and Cucumber Mint for a refreshing morning drink. Can't decide what flavor to go with? We get it. Grab a variety pack and get the best of all three worlds. Margarita, Moscow Mules, and Mojitos. Oh my.
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If you’d like to kick up your morning mom beverage, Bulletproof offers a variety of coffee products such as the Original and Vanilla Cold Brew Latte packed with MCT oil for sustained energy and One Stripe Chai's Haldi Doodh blend is delicious over ice. Swoon also makes a monk fruit simple syrup to add no-sugar sweetness to your coffee or tea.
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Bring on the Bubbles: Korbel California Champagne
Established in 1882 in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, Korbel Champagne Cellars produces the United States’ most popular méthode champenoise champagne. Korbel currently makes eleven California champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. The 187 ml Prosecco bottles makes for the perfect mimosas.
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Nero d'Avola is a great everyday red, a full-bodied dry wine exuding fruity aromas (berries, cherries, and plum) followed by notes of pepper.
It has a good balance between the alcoholic and the acidic component, with the tannins’ impact that can sometimes be fairly intense. Nero is perfect with pasta for a late brunch or early lunch pairing.
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Nero d'Avola Riserva is among the most popular options when it comes to choosing an important red. Doc Sicilia has introduced this typology in 2015, indicating a minimum of two years for the aging process.
Compared to the Nero d’Avola, the Riserva has a ruby tone that steers toward garnet color, has a more intense flavor of red fruits and has a longer lasting finish. Nero d’Avola Riserva is delicious when having a breakfast with meats and sausages.
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Pairs well with first courses of baked pasta and savory cheeses. For its pleasant structure and intense aromaticity, the Stemmari Hedonis Nero d'Avola pairs ideally with typical Sicilian dishes, Spaghetti alla Norma, with eggplant, and smoked ricotta cheese.
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La Segreta Nero d'Avola takes its name from the woods which surround our Ulmo vineyard. This young fresh wine principally produced from Nero d’Avola grapes, flagship of Sicilian wine, gains its personality and style with the addition of some international grapes. Lovely to unwind with in the morning while overlooking your garden.
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Epicentro Nero d'Avola Riserva is not just a wine, Epicentro is a story. It is the story of a territory - and even more of a land - which has been able to transform a catastrophic and devastating event such as an earthquake into a starting point for cultural, economic and productive growth.
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If you’d like to just ease into a relaxation without going in fully on alcohol, Recess has a line of canned sparkling water CBD beverages with adaptogens for calm and clarity for your ultimate zen morning.
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Sparkling Ice Spiked, the delicious hard seltzer brand, developed the perfect recipe for a breakfast cocktail - the Citron Bloody Mary.
The Citron Bloody Mary features classic ingredients like tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce and is combined with Spiked’s Lemonade Refresher, putting a tangy twist on a brunch fan-favorite that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
4 oz. Sparkling Ice Spiked Lemonade Refresher
4 oz. Tomato Juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of Sea Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper
Celery, Bacon and/or Donut for Garnish
Directions
Combine all liquid ingredients into a large pitcher and stir well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour into a mason jar with ice. Garnish with a skewer of celery, bacon and/or a donut.
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Zolt comes in performance blend mixie sticks that can go with you anywhere, making it easier to be your best self no matter what your day throws at you!
Zolt’s plant-actives are emulsified and atomized so that the molecules become smaller and can more easily pass through cell membranes into your bloodstream, making it easier for your body to quickly and maximally harness its benefits.
Rise + — Get ready to shine! Prepare for the day with Rise+, a perfect blend of hemp, antioxidants, adaptogens, and the natural boost of caffeine and guarana.
Dreamy — Your go to before bed — its CBD and adaptogens will get to work soothing your mind and repairing your body, while its melatonin will help whisk you off to dreamland quickly.
Variety Pack — Try out Zolt’s entire line of products with this peak performance bundle. Seven varieties of full-spectrum hemp and hemp isolate drink mixes made for getting you up in the morning and putting you to bed at night.
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Tia Maria is turning the tables on cocktails (and coffee) by introducing their signature Iced Coffee Frappe; a ready-to-drink libation made from 100% Arabica coffee, cream, and the sweet taste of Tia Maria.
This is the perfect cocktail for that early morning, winding down at home, or when you’ve got a busy day ahead despite having a long night. With 3 simple ingredients and a low ABV of 4%, Tia Maria’s Iced Coffee Frappe will be just what you need for a morning (or anytime, really) pick me up.
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Tia Tonic Cocktail, made with Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffe Liqueur
3 Parts Q Mixers Tonic Water
Grapefruit or Lemon Garnish
Simply pour in Q Mixers Tonic Water over ice, add Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and garnish with a twist of grapefruit or lemon peel.
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Matcha-Tini Cocktail, made with Tia Maria Matcha Cream Liqueur
40 ml Vodka
Create your perfect green matcha rim on half of a coupe or martini glass Pour Tia Maria Matcha and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Top up the shaker with ice. Shake the ingredients together. Pour in the contents of the shaker using a strainer and sieve into the glass.
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Dano’s Tequila, founded in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and exclusively made at Hacienda De Reyes, the world’s second-oldest tequila distillery in the world, located in the highlands of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Hacienda De Reyes is female owned and has belonged to the same family since its inception in 1840. Dano’s Tequila is crafted in small batches with zero additives to deliver the highest quality, 100% Blue Agave Tequila possible.
Agave Maria (Dano's Bloody Mary)
2 oz Dano's Reposado
6 oz Tomato Juice
Horseradish
Black Pepper and Salt
Worcestershire
Cholula
Jalapeno Olive Juice
Shake all ingredients and pour over ice into a highball glass
Garnish with Celery, pickled okra & Jalapeno stuffed olives
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Dano’s Tequila also has an award-winning portfolio which includes the traditional Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and its unique Pineapple & Jalapeño Fresh Fruit infused Tequila, making it the only tequila on the market infused with fresh fruit.
1 Bottle Rose Wine
4 oz Dano’s Pineapple & Jalapeño Fresh Fruit infused Tequila
3 oz Triple Sec
3 oz Lime Juice
8 oz Orange Juice
Chill wine, then combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Add fresh fruit like strawberries, pineapple, and lime wedges. Include jalapeño slices for extra spice. Serve over ice. Makes 4-6 servings.
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Cocktail Kits 2 Go have everything you need to craft cocktail classics all in one small, home bar, in-case-of-emergency package. For instance, the Champagne Cocktail Kit includes the ingredients to craft a perfect Champagne Cocktail - aromatic bitters, sugar cubes, flute charm, and instructions for making the drink as it has been made since the late 1800s--all tucked into a vintage-styled, travel-sized tin. Just add your favorite sparkling wine.
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La Crema 2020 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Juicy. Crisp. Exotic. Sourced from distinct vineyards spread across some of Sonoma County’s warmer sub-regions, including Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, and Dry Creek Valley. Aromas of apricot, golden kiwi, and mango are followed by flavors of ruby grapefruit, nectarine, and Gala apple. The 2020 vintage presents vibrant acidity and a lingering finish.
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A deep straw-yellow color with golden reflections. In the nose it presents a fine but penetrating bouquet: notes of white flowers and exotic fruits, accompanied by buttery and vanilla nuances. In the mouth it is elegant with a pleasant, lingering structure that accompanies it toward a soft, yet flavorsome finish. Packs in light fruit, supple, complex flavors, with a range of ripe fig, pear, apricot, melon and citrus, as well as a lively seam of acidity that keeps the flavors bright and lively. Mineral and rich in essence.
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reHarvest Provisions superfood smoothie pop acts as an antioxidant and it is super fiber-rich. As it pertains to the topic at hand, these smoothie pops can be used as a mixer for a smoothie that incorporates *actual* rosé! They’re a blend of cauliflower, raspberries, flax seed, banana, and Moroccan rose water.
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360 KC Barbeque Flavored Vodka makes the most delicious Bloody Mary! Barbeque-flavored vodka is a first in a category that has produced just about every flavor that can be imagined. This product is an incomparable addition to Bloody Mary bars, making it a perfect choice to enjoy over breakfast or brunch.
360 Vodka is the world’s first eco-friendly vodka, crafted to be as good for the planet as it is to drink. American-made and American-owned, this premium vodka is made with locally sourced midwestern corn and is naturally gluten-free. Six-times distilled and six-times filtered, 360 Vodka is smooth, clean, and green.
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Ingredients
40ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
30ml Pink Grapefruit juice
10ml Sugar syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Top up with soda or tonic and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass, and add ice.
Top up with soda or tonic.
Garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge.
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Coopers’ Craft Original is bottled at 82.2 proof for a gentle flavor profile that is well-balanced through the finish. Bourbon aficionados and newcomers alike will appreciate this remarkably smooth and inviting bourbon.
Sunny Belle
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
2 oz. Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
6 oz. Yellow Tomatoes or Yellow Tomato Juice
3 Sprigs of Cilantro
A Squeeze of Lime
Dash of Soy Sauce
Salt
Pepper to Taste
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Garnish: Speared Small mozzarella, Celery Stalk
Instructions: Puree cilantro/tomatoes then combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake, strain into ice-filled glass, top with garnish.
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Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is born from our one-of-a-kind, chiseled and charred American White Oak barrel. This expression is a bold and complex Kentucky bourbon bottled at 100 proof.
Bloody Belle
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
6 oz Tomato juice, squeeze of lemon
Dash of Worcestershire
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Garnish: Olives, bacon, lemon slice
Instructions: Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake and strain into ice-filled glass.
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A garden in a glass. Bottled brunch. Hair of the dog. Whatever your reason for ordering the Seagram’s Classic Bloody Mary, it’s the perfect blend of salty, savory, umami-ish ingredients that will keep you coming back for more.
2 oz. Seagram’s 80 Proof Vodka
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
1⁄2 oz. Olive Juice
1⁄4 oz. Balsamic Vinegar
1-2 Dashes Tabasco
1⁄2 oz. Tomato Juice
1⁄2 oz. Lemon Juice
1⁄2 tsp. Horseradish
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
METHOD: Rim a pint glass or mason jar with salt and fill the glass with ice. Combine all ingredients in the glass over the ice and stir with a cocktail spoon. Garnish with a celery stalk, skewered cocktail olives & onions, lime and lemon rounds.
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Tanteo Tequila BBQ Bloody Maria
2 Oz. Tanteo Chipotle Tequila
3 Oz. Bloody mary Mix
1 Oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
1/2 Oz. Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)
Directions: Combine ingredients in an ice-filled Collins Glass. Stir to mix flavors. Garnish with a ridiculous garnish, the bigger, the better.
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2 fl oz Three Spirit Livener
1 fl oz pink grapefruit juice
Top with kombucha or lemonade
Directions: Add all ingredients to a large ice-filled wine glass and top with soda. Stir briefly and garnish with a grapefruit slice. Serve immediately.
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This veggie-forward cocktail features ripe tomatoes and exotic spices for a classic Bloody Mary that is dangerously drinkable.
Cutwater has combined their signature Cutwater Vodka with their award- winning Bloody Mary mix to make a spicy cocktail that is dangerously drinkable.
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Skinny Mixes Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup
This top-selling, classic flavor is the perfect way to make your favorite beverages taste indulgent, but without unwanted calories. Add guilt-free flavor to coffees, lattes, tea, protein shakes, smoothies, baking, oatmeal, yogurt, overnight oats, or just about anything.
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Fresh Victor cold-pressed premium juices in seven classic and creative blends like Mexican Lime & Agave, Pineapple & Ginger Root and Three Citrus & Mint Leaf are perfect for making craft cocktails and mocktails at home.
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Hunni Soju brings the heart of K.Town to you in truly elevated form. Hunni Soju begins with a better soju, one that’s artfully distilled from organic wheat and blended with rice grown in Northern California. The result is a cleaner, higher quality soju that won’t weigh you down. Hunni Soju uses real fruit juice, fruit purees, and natural flavors to make you stay refreshed and hydrated all morning and long.
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Every botanical in a bottle of Wilfred’s Non-Alcoholic Aperitif has been distilled or extracted to reveal an exceptionally complex flavor and mouth-feel for a unique drinking experience. Wilfred’s is free from alcohol, allergens, artificial flavors, sweeteners and colors, vegan-friendly, and a naturally lower calorie aperitif. Judges at the 2020 Great Taste Awards who gave Wilfred’s a one-star rating said it has “a very pleasant orange richness, which is both bitter and sweet, but rosemary remains a very slight top note.”
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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley line-up of more than 30 premium fruit purées, specialties and blends range from pantry staples raspberry, strawberry and banana to the tropical lychee, passion fruit and pink guava. New flavors include Red Jalapeño Puree and Peach Ginger.
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Washington, DC’s Don Ciccio & Figli’s Perla Cocktails are available in a variety pack of ten refreshing cocktails in a convenient cardboard carrying base including: Ambrosia Spritz; Negroni Bianco; Negroni Classico; Cherry Manhattan; and Walnut Old Fashioned. Perfect for an easy cocktail on a busy morning.
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Spirited Hive, is a new line of ready-to-drink craft cocktails made with quality spirits, all-natural ingredients and organic honey, perfect for a sweet morning kick. The Spirited Hive’s six-times distilled corn vodka comes from St. Louis, Missouri, and follows the same distilling process as Tito’s Handmade Vodka to deliver the smooth taste that everyone loves.
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Drinks to try all weekend long
Read MoreHere are 11 wines that are sure to set the mood and make this special day one to remember.
Read MoreDrinks to get you through the holidays
Read MoreWine 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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer is over, and the brisk chill air has hit the city. As the leaves begin to turn and we take out our Aumtmn fashion, you may find yourself sitting by the fire, hopefully with a cocktail in hand, Whether you enjoy a classic apple-based drink or an Irish Coffee to get through the day.
If you’re looking to shake things up this Fall, here are a few cocktails to try:
1.5 Oz Grey Goose La Poire Vodka
0.5 Oz Calvados
0.33 Oz Ancho Reyes chilis
0.5 Oz Lime
1.5 Oz Fresh Apple Juice
Shake over ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, serve with ‘cocktail shimmer,’ and enjoy!
1 bottle of 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend
2 honeycrisp apples
2 oranges
1-2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup brandy of your choice
¼ cup orange liqueur
½ cup sparkling apple cider
3 ounces simple syrup OR brown sugar
5 cinnamon sticks for garnish at the end
Cut up the apples and oranges and leave peels on. Transfer to pitcher along with cranberries. Add brandy, orange liquor, sparkling apple cider, simple syrup and bottle of red wine to the pitcher. Stir, then place in fridge to chill for 2–4 hours. Very important to get full flavors of cocktail! Run orange slice around the lip of glass and dip in brown sugar. Drop cinnamon sticks in glass for final touch.
Ingredients:
2 ox Maker’s Mark Bourbon,
Fresh Thyme herbs,
1 teaspoon Vermont Maple Syrup,
½ oz Lemon juice
Muddle a few strands of Thyme. Pour the bourbon, lemon juice and the maple syrup over ice, pour over ice, stir (don’t shake), strain into a coupe glass, or over a large ice cube, garnish with a fresh strand of thyme
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0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Brandied Cherries Garnish
Chill a martini glass. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain back into the cocktail shaker and shake again with no ice (reverse dry shake). Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with Angostura bitters and brandied cherries.
2oz Partida Añejo
6oz of your favorite hot chocolate
½ tsp ancho chili powder
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Heat hot chocolate in a pot. When heated, add ancho chili and ground cinnamon and stir until mixed. Pre-heat a mug with hot water; pour out water, add spiced hot chocolate and Partida Añejo, and stir. Garnish with grated cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.
1 oz. Vermouth
¾ oz. The GlenDronach Original Aged 12 Years
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until very cold and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with cherry.
2 parts Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
¼ part Banana Liqueur
1 bar spoon Allspice Dram
1 bar spoon Simple Syrup
2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Then strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
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1 oz of Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
1 piece of brown sugar
3 dashes of cocktail bitters
Orange zest
Rub the piece of sugar against the orange skin to extract its natural oils. Imbibe the sugar with cocktail bitters and muddle in the glass. Add whisky and ice cubes and stir.
2 oz Código 1530 Rosa
1.5 oz Cranberry Juice
0.5 Lime Juice
3 oz Soda Water
Shake Rosa, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice and strain into a glass with fresh ice. Fill with Soda Water.
3 oz. Spa Girl Cocktail Pear
1 oz. Pear Nectar
1 oz. Pear Liqueur
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch of Nutmeg
Pinch of Cinnamon
1 Slice of Asian Pear
Pour all liquid ingredients into a glass and stir. Sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top. Garnish with a slice of Asian pear.
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.
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
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)
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.
Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes.
When gelatin has set, bears will easily pop out from mold.
Store uneaten wine gummy bears in an airtight container in the refrigerator
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