One pure spirit. Gin has been around since the 1600’s, and hasn’t exhausted its stay on today’s liquor shelves. In fact, the spirit has a famous following. A…
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Keep calm and have a Margarita. Tequila. Triple Sec. Lime Juice. Paradise! I love a good Margarita. For an updated version, try the Tequila Sunrise Margarita, created just…
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Absolut Vodka Summer Cocktails
Posted on August 3, 2017
Absolut-ley. The key to successful entertaining during the summer is serving a well-received cocktail. When I want a light and fun mixed drink, my go-to is Absolut vodka.…
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For the Love of Tequila
Posted on July 25, 2017
Take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lime, and a glass of tequila. In honor of the much-anticipated National Tequila Day, it’s time to give…
Italy’s illustrious spirit. Limoncello, Italy’s lovely lemon liqueur is a summer favorite of mine. Traditionally, lemon liqueur is made from the zest of Femminello St. Teresa lemons, which are…
Scientifically speaking, tequila is made from the agave tequilana. Tequila is distilled in copper pot stills and the double-distilled unaged tequila is clear. There are three main classifications…
Rum’s comeback. Award-winning author Dave Broom has come back to the spirits scene with his new book, Rum: The Manual. This latest edition to his manual series covers everything from the history of rum’s sticky past…
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