• How to Hide Booze at the Office

    From Dethroner, comes this bit of sheer genius. What looks like some boring old boxes of copier paper, is really a beer fridge in disguise! That’s the type of ingenuity that a business should be proud of, I hope that guys got a promotion.

    Neatorama wrote about this item as well and the Whiskey Hiding Binder, which certainly earns a place in the “hiding booze” category. Complete with shot glasses, this is my kind of … Read more

  • Sponsor Spotlight – Wine Tasting 103

    Wine and food: there is no better pair. But what wine to pair with which tasty treat? WebEx and Copia want to help you solve this conundrum with the 3rd in their popular webinars: Wine Tasting 103 – Wine & Food Pairing – Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Taste!

    Once again join Copia’s Senior VP of Wine (cool title!) Peter Marks on Wednesday, September 26 at 4 pm Pacific / 7 … Read more

  • Bar Tools – Strainer

    The Strainer is easily the funnest of bar tools. Many strainers even come wearing a great big smile, and why not they are making great cocktails. The traditional bar strainer is made of stainless steel and features a coiled spring around the edge. The coils are used to make a perfect fit between inside a Boston Shaker or mixing glass, holding back the ice and releasing yummy goodness.

    Shop for strainers and help support Drink … Read more

  • This Week’s Drink – Buddy’s Cajun Martini

    Perfect for football season, Buddy sends us this creation from Cajun Country. This spicy concoction is perfect for LSU vs. VT on Saturday Night, I’m thinking pitchers!

    Ingredients

    2 ½ oz vodka
    1/4 oz dry vermouth
    Olive juice (Buddy recommends Dirty Tony’s)
    1 to 4 drops of Bulliard’s Louisiana Supreme Habanero Pepper Sauce

    Instructions

    Shake over ice. Pour into pre-chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with pickled okra, jalapeño stuffed olives, tomolives, pickled string beans, cocktail onions, … Read more

  • The Ice Jacket

    A while back we wrote about the Ice Jacket, an ice mold for 750ml bottles of vodka, rum, gin, tequila or whatever.

    We finally got to sample the Ice Jacket in the field. Our first few runs didn’t pan out well as the top seal of the unit came loose. We told Davis and his team of our troubles and they went to create a fix.

    After a few weeks we received a replacement seal … Read more

  • Hangover Helpers – Cinnamon Toast & Coke

    DOTW reader Kourie, shares this remedy:

    My Grandfather gave me the combo and it works great. The caffeine will get rid of your headache, and the sugar toast will work on your stomach! Give it a try!

    One can of Coca-Cola, not Pepsi. Must be cold and don’t pour over ice with or pour in a glass. Must have all the carbonation and not be diet or caffeine free.

    Drink with cinnamon sugar … Read more

  • Outrageous Vodkas

    The explosion in popularity of vodka has inspired many to push the limits of creativity in producing and packaging the spirit. Trifter.com put together this fun collection of unusual vodkas that are found on the market. This list covers vodkas made with gold flakes and bottles of semi precious stones along with some unique packages for the drinker on the go.

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  • Share Your School’s Drink

    It’s back to campus. Football, tailgating and cocktails (only for those students over 21, of course).

    We invented the Badgertini to celebrate our beloved Wisconsin Badgers. UC Davis has the Wiki Wacky Woo, a delicious twist on a Long Island Iced Tea.

    What is your School’s Signature Drink? Share your school spirit.

    We will pick a few entries to be the Drink of the Week throughout the football season. It could be you …… Read more

  • This Week’s Drink – Napa Valley Breeze

    As Summer ends elsewhere, it begins here in San Francisco and September trips to Napa are a tradition. This variation of the classic Sea Breeze, is made with vodka distilled from grapes. The Napa Valley Breeze is a cool alternative to Napa’s other favorite libation.

    Ingredients

    1 ½ oz grape vodka
    Equal parts grapefruit and cranberry juices
    Splash triple sec

    Instructions

    Mix Ingredients and shake. Serve on rocks!

    Thanks, Shua!… Read more

  • How to Make Simple Syrup

    This is an often asked question with a simple answer.

    Here’s what to do

    Combine:

    1 Cup Sugar
    1 ½ Cups Water

    In a heavy pan on low heat, stir to with wooden spoon until all the sugar is dissolved. Run the spoon around the edge of the pan to keep the sugar from crystallizing. Next, bring the mixture to a boil for 3–5 minutes, scoop of any accumulated scum and remove from the heat. … Read more