These beautifully designed cognac glasses look like spinning tops but function like a snifter should. Empty or full, they look great.
Rikke Hagen’s cognac glass is a glass constructed with consideration to its content’s aroma, temperature and volume. The shape of the glass increases the intimate experience of drinking cognac by accentuating the deep color and movement of the liquid.
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The market for Pisco hasn’t been this good in the United States since prohibition started. Unfortunately for Pisco, prohibition all but killed Pisco (and Pisco cocktails) in the United States. Fortunately, Pisco has been making a strong comeback over the last decade One of the newest entrants, Pisco Portón is being brought to the market by the Hacienda La Carvedo, the oldest continuous operating distillery in the Americas, which has been in operation since 1684 … Read more
If you want to get fancy, cocktail foam is a fun way to add another layer of flavor and texture to your cocktail. Jamie Boudreau shows you how to do it in this video, with a recipe for the Mexican Cloud topped with elderflower and lemon foam.
Celebrating Rémy Martin 1738, the people at Rémy Martin developed a fun set of card for the true gentleman. This isn’t your average set of cards, no aces or clubs to be found. Instead, this set of cards is full of wit and wisdom for the aspiring gentleman. Topics range from “punctuality”, “charm,” “act of kindness,” to, of course, “drinking,” even “revolving door etiquette.”
On drinking, the cards advise, “A true gentleman knows to always … Read more
Bourbon is magic, and bless Kentucky for giving it to us!
This Southern treat takes less than 30 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a whole host of occasions — Kentucky Derby, Christmas, Wednesday nights…
The bourbon flavor deepens over time, so leftovers (if there are any!) aren’t a problem. They keep for 12-15 days if stored in an airtight container.
Ingredients1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped pecans
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One way to show your Mom she raised you right is to treat her to a homemade brunch!
Here are some wonderful brunch and champagne cocktail recipes to show your Mom that you love her.
Celebrate your Mom with a champagne toast and tasty meal. Happy Mother’s Day!
Champagne Cocktail Recipes
With the Kentucky Derby coming up, thoughts are turning to the mint julep. This cocktail has been the signature drink of Churchill Downs since 1938, when they started serving the mint julep in souvenir glasses for 75 cents each.
If you don’t think the word “julep” sounds particularly Southern, you’re right. The cocktail, known as “julab,” originated in Arabia centuries ago. Eventually, it made its way to the US — with little changes along the … Read more
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here’s a quick and easy guide to everything you need to know to have a tasty holiday, Drink of the Week style. Enjoy!
The Corzo Tequila (Tequila Silver) arrived in a fantastically attractive bottle—minimalism at its best. Carzo hired a famous French designer that modeled the bottle after modern Mexican buildings. The end result is a unique bottle, a tall, rectangular bottle with a square angular spout that would look great in any bar. Being a fan of modern architecture and minimalism (striving for something I will never achieve is my best guess), I immediately set about researching … Read more
May 5th marks the day that Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo to commemorate Mexico’s victory over the French in 1862. Interestingly, Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated in Mexico. Here are a few little known facts about Cinco de Mayo: