Q: I’m thinking about buying some absinthe. I’d like to know what it tastes like, bitter?
A: Absinthe tastes of anise—think black licorice.
Kathleen swears by this morning ritual after a great night out! Orange juice along with a bottle of water…not only to rehydrate but to elevate your blood sugar levels that have dropped low due to the alcohol being metabolized. Protein! Usually the best is a good hamburger chased by a little caffeine and some ibuprofen. I’ll…
Q: What is orgeat syrup? Where can I get it? A: Orgeat is an almond-flavored syrup used in both drink mixing and in baking. It can be found in most liquor stores or it can ordered over the internet at places like BevMo.
Brown Forman released Woodford Reserve 1838 Sweet Mash Whiskey. The significance of this is that the process used to make this new bourbon hasn’t been used commercially since before Prohibition. The bourbon we all know and love is “sour mash.” In very basic terms, “mash” is the mixture of fermented grain and water used in…
Well, that’s it: 2009 is almost a wrap, but not before we have a few cocktails first. As always, Drink of the Week has some clever new cocktails for your enjoyment. First, a couple of cocktails for New Year’s Eve. Start with the New Year’s Sparkler and then just around midnight switch to the Midnight…
The world of sparkling wine is vast with almost unlimited options. We know that it is those options that also scare people into sticking with what they know. We thought that this guide to sparkling wine might help you break out of your rut and offer some assistance in picking your next sparkler.