3 Amazing Halloween Cocktail Recipes, 2012
These seasonally-appropriate concoctions, courtesy of celebrity caterer Andrea Correale, sounded (and look) too awesome not to post. Candy Corn Cooler 2 oz. SKYY Infusions Pineapple vodka 1.5 oz. orange sherbet, softened 1 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. milk 1 oz. simple syrup Combine SKYY Infusions Pineapple and pineapple juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain…
Fall-Friendly Cocktails For 2012
Fall is upon us, and that means it’s time for more brooding, savory drinks. Here are a few autumnal libations, courtesy of our friends at William Grant & Sons. Maple Sage Bourbon (Recipe courtesy of Kim Haasarud, founder of Liquid Architecture LLC) 2 sage leaves, plus additional for garnish 0.75 parts. dark amber maple syrup…
Review: Courvoisier Gold Cognac Liqueur
Courvoisier is at the forefront of the taking Cognac into new markets, with brandy-and-wine blends like Courvoisier Rose. Now the company is back at it with Courvoisier Gold, a blend of Cognac and Moscato wine. This actually sounds like a great idea — the brisk orange of the Moscato enhancing the citrus notes in the…
Review: Limited Edition Beers of Magic Hat, 2012 Releases
Magic Hat is a new brewery to me, and the ungodly number of beer varieties it produces is challenging to get one’s head around. Packaged individually and in a number of variety packs, here’s a look at three of the newer offerings — all limited releases — from this South Burlington, Vermont operation. You can…
Review: El Buho Mezcal (2012)
Made in Oaxaca, this mezcal is made from espadin agave plants and roasted with mesquite for a full week in a fire pit before being crushed (by a burro!) and pressed for the juice. The fermented mash is twice distilled in an alembic pot still before bottling, unaged. The smoky nose reveals little about what’s…
Recipe: Gangnam Style Pony-rita
If Avion hadn’t come up with this recipe, I would’ve had to. Gangnam Style Pony-rita Inspired by the bright, sassy suits and dance moves 2 ½ parts Tequila Avión Silver ½ part fresh lime juice Sugar for rim Lime slice garnish Fill blender with ice and wet ingredients. Blend until frozen. Rub the rim of…
Review: Square One Vodka
Oddly enough, we’ve reviewed all of Square One’s flavored vodkas but never its straight, unflavored spirit, until now. Made in Idaho from 100% organic rye grown in North Dakota, this vodka has none of the funky rawness you might expect from a rye-based spirit, but is rather quite neutral and lightly sweet at first sip.…
Review: Shellback Silver Rum and Spiced Rum
This new rum brand — named after a term used to describe a savvy sailor — is produced in Barbados, with its eyes set on the premium segment of the market. Both of these initial expressions are 80 proof. Shellback Silver Rum – Aged 12 months in Bourbon barrels and filtered to white. Huge vanilla…
