St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

March 4, 2010 by allison  
Filed under Food and Wine, Today's Picks, Wine/Spirits

As the old saying goes, everyone is Irish on March 17th!
For the few celebrating souls that have sworn off whisky, you can still imbibe ‘till you’re green in the face with these St. Paddy’s Day themed cocktails from Three Olives Vodka and 1800 Tequila.
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2 oz. Three-O Grape Vodka
1 oz. Melon Liqueur
Splash of Pineapple Juice
Shake with [...]

Cocktails from the Ocean Key Resort & Spa

January 6, 2010 by melanien  
Filed under Food and Wine, Wine/Spirits

Nothing says lovin’ like a cocktail on the beach. The Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West entertains guests nightly with “post-Sunset” music featuring Key West singer/songwriter Scott Kirby and guitarist Dave Edmisten.
A stay on Key West is one of our favorite girlfriend getaways, but if you can’t get to Key West, sit back [...]

Modern Drama: Cocktails and Cheese are the New Trend

July 10, 2009 by melanien  
Filed under Food and Wine, Wine/Spirits

Forget the wine. Cocktails are the new best friend of the cheese family this season. Daniel Utano, Cheese Manager and Fromage at Bar Artisanal is here to help you figure out just what curd goes with your cocktail.
It’s possible your friends have already had every wine and cheese pairing you can throw at them and [...]

Celebrate Summer: Cookouts & Cocktails

May 20, 2009 by melanien  
Filed under Food and Wine, Recipes

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and what better way to celebrate than with food.
Whether you’re most excited to fire up the grill this season or prefer to sip soothing cocktails with your clique all summer long, the one thing we can all agree on is that there is no livin’ like outdoor [...]

Head in the Clouds: An interview with Lorena Vásquez Master Blender of Zacapa

March 6, 2009 by allison  
Filed under Food and Wine, In The Kitchen

Master Distiller of Zacapa Rum, Ana Lorena Vásquez Ampié, began her career in Guatemalan rum 22 years ago.  Today, she is one of only three female master distillers in the world.
Rum lovers are probably familiar with Zacapa Rum. It is popular for its rich, deep flavor, and is one of the most celebrated brands in [...]