Holiday Cheer Martini
Roberto Cavalli Vodka wishes us all a Happy Holidays with this cheery, fruit-filled cocktail. … Read more
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Cooking with Booze, Holiday Edition
Liquor and wine are a big part of many holiday dishes. Here are some of the most delicious recipes I could find that get a boost from the bottle and could be a part of your special holiday meal. Enjoy!
StartersSweet Potato Bourbon Soup
Meats
Drunken Crab Bisque
Roasted Beet and Smoked Sturgeon Salad with Vodka VinaigretteGrilled Molasses and Rum-Glazed Fresh Ham
Red Wine Braised Beef Brisket
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Yuletide Punch
Created by Bartender Hall of Fame Inductee Francesco LaFranconi, this holiday punch is a unique combination of Polish Vodka, green tea, and apple juice. This is not your dad’s holiday punch. Courtesy of Sobieski Vodka.… Read more
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Holiday Cocktails from Skyy Infusions
Cherry, Raspberry and Mango, oh my! Infused Holiday Cocktails from Skyy recently arrived in our stocking. Enjoy the fruity, holiday goodness.
Berry Sparkle
Holly Day
Merry Cherry
Midnight Kiss
Winter Chillmore Holiday Cocktails & Punches
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Bacon Salt Martini
The guys over at Tiki Drinks & Indigo Firmaments are hosting December’s Mixology Monday and have chosen “spice” as the theme. They said we could include anything that ads flavor that is not considered an herb, including salt. So thinking about a post I wrote about Bacon Salt’s use of social media and this post I read on their blog. Yes, the king of salt, Bacon Salt, is my “spice” of choice and my cocktail, … Read more
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Gifts for the Martini Lover: Stirred, Not Shaken?
James Bond, the epitome of style and sophistication, always insists his martinis should be “shaken, not stirred.” However, that preference may well be a sign of his rebellious nature more than his command of the cocktail. Traditionally, martinis are stirred … and for good reason.
Many experts dismiss the idea that shaking “bruises the gin.” But they do note that while shaking makes for a colder martini, it also dilutes the martini and gives it … Read more
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Evening Nectar
Nothing keeps you warm and cozy on a cold holiday night like a hot cocktail. Courtesy of Grey Goose.
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Amendment 21
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary 21st Amendment, or the repeal of the 18th, Double Cross Vodka created “Amendment 21.” A combination of Double Cross Diamond Filtered Vodka (yes, diamonds), Maderia, scotch and honey, Amendment 21 is robust, refreshing and retro. Cheers!
Courtesy of Double Cross Vodka.… Read more
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1.0.1 Vodka Review
At around $20 a bottle, 1.0.1 Vodka is a good deal considering the high quality of the spirit. This grain vodka has a strong nose and soft, smooth mouthfeel.
The flavor is smooth, but with a bit more bite than most other American-made vodkas. But this is a good thing. The hint of spice makes it a good candidate for a great vodka and tonic.
If you’re a Ketel One drinker, 1.0.1 could be the … Read more
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Pumpkin’s Passion
Courtesy of Skyy Vodka.… Read more
