In honor of January 17, the day that Prohibition went into effect, we thought that we would review an old timey liqueur that was recently revived. Creme Yvette was originally conceived by the Sheffield Company of Connecticut in the 1800’s and purchased by Charles Jacquin et Cie in the 1930’s. I wish I could tell you more about the Sheffield Company but there wasn’t much out there and given the timing of the sale to … Read more
January 17th marks the infamous day that Prohibition went into effect. Depending on your politics, it was either a day of mourning or great joy. As the “Noble Experiment” went into effect, across the country, rivers ran red in wine country, breweries were emptied and casks of spirit disappeared. Thinking of it even now makes me want to weep tears of sorrow. Given the mission statement of DOTW, you clearly know my politics.
Looking back … Read more
Tonight is the night that Hollywood’s best and brightest film and television actors gather to see who will take home one of the highest honors in the industry. Whether you’ll be tuning in to catch the celebrations or just to watch Ricky Gervais take jabs at celebs, we’ve got you covered on the cocktail front. Check out these awesome recipes guaranteed to make you feel like a star.
From the frozen tundra of Green Bay to the storied harbors of Baltimore, NFL Playoff football will captivate the minds and hearts of millions of thirsty fans across the world! I’m sure you have the snack menu in your head and the big screen polished up, but does your drink of choice truly represent the team your rooting for?
Don’t worry Superfan, I’m going to give you the rundown of the hometown favorites, the tailgate … Read more
This Vodka hails from Hawaii! I have to admit the fact that Pau is made in Hawaii and has an awesome bottle (more on that later) made me want to like it even before I even tried it. But, the good news is that I liked it just as much after I tried it. Pau Vodka is made by Haliimaile Distilling Company in upcountry Maui and distilled from Maui pineapples.
The Pau Vodka bottle is … Read more
This bargain wine is made from certified organic grapes in Mendocino County. Mendocino County is a cool growing area just north of Sonoma and has long been a leader in the organic grape movement in the United States. What is great about this wine is that is is organic and can still be found for under $10. We paid $8.99 for it.
While you might not have heard of Green Truck Wine (the Green standing … Read more
Hot toddies make the perfect drink for wet or cold weather! There are lots of different ways to prepare the traditional cocktail from the Northern British style of boiling water, whisky with sugar or honey to the Southern style that uses hot tea instead of water.
To help us celebrate National Hot Toddy Day, our friends over at Tequila REVOLUCION showed us how to put a twist on the classic toddy. Enjoy!
Here at Drink of the Week, we believe that sharing is caring. And what better way to show that we care about our readers cocktail creating fun than to give you guys a copy of our book DIY Cocktails?
To enter, check out some of our favorite recipes for National Apricot Day and leave a comment with the recipe that sounds the best to you!… Read more
The apricot, a relative of the plum and the peach, has been a food staple in many cultures for a very long time. This sweet, bright-colored fruit is packed full of beta-carotene, fiber, antioxidants like vitamin A and also makes for a tasty ingredient in cocktails! Check out some of our favorite recipes:
Johnny Walker recently released a fraternal twin to its famed Black Label – the Double Black Label. We thought it would be fun to review both bottles and do a bit of comparing and contrasting, as while, they are brothers from the same mother (so to speak), they are very, very different!
Black Label is, arguably, the face of Johnnie Walker. It’s been around, although, under different names, since approximately the 1860’s. It’s a blend … Read more