Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha & World Kombucha Day

[1] A refreshing glass of Blue Basil Wild Tonic (all photos © Wild Tonic). [2] In addition to 16-ounce bottles, there are 12-ounce cans. [3] Hard Blueberry Mint. [4] Four varieties of hard jun kombucha have 5.6% A.B.V. (alcohol by volume). [5] The refreshing flavors are like spritzes. [6] Substitute tonic water for Wild Tonic…
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Angostura Cocoa Bitters For Coffee, Cocktails & More

Something different to reflect upon on Valentine’s Day: cocoa bitters. Artisan chocolate bitters have been around for a while, but now category leader ANGOSTURA® has launched Cocoa Bitters. They join a lineup that includes the original Aromatic Bitters and Orange Bitters. And Cocoa Bitters are not just for cocktails. Add them to your morning cup…
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Rum Hot Chocolate Recipe For National Hot Chocolate Day

For National Hot Chocolate Day, January 31st, a recipe for rum hot chocolate from Kōloa Rum Co., a premium rum brand from Hawaii. The recipe uses Kōloa Kauai Cacao Rum, which is chocolate-flavored (and chocolate-colored) rum. The chocolate gives the hot chocolate much more chocolate intensity than plain rum, and it’s worth buying a bottle—you…
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Mingle Mocktails, Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Any Occasion

[1] Mingle Mocktails are available in individual cans (all photos © Mingle Mocktails). [2] The line is also available in 750ml bottles. [3] You can drink Mingle from the can, or from a cocktail glass. [4] The recipe for this Jingle Berry Mojito is below.   You don’t have to be a drinker to enjoy…
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Apple Cider Recipes & Apple Cider History For National Apple Cider Day

[1] Pour yourself a glass of apple cider…or turn it into an apple cider cocktail with your favorite spirit (photo © Bonnie Kittle | Unsplash). [2] Add club soda for an apple cider spritz. You can add just a splash, or use mostly club soda for a type of apple cider club soda (photo ©…
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