Like Tea? Like Gin? How About A Gin Tea Party For Ginuary?

[1] A gin toddy made with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. The color comes from butterfly pea flowers infused into the gin. We further infused the gin with Earl Grey tea (photos #1, #2, and #9 © Empress 1908 Gin). [2] You can make the toddy—or any gin cocktail—with any type of gin. An infused gin,…
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Celebrate Ginuary: A Whole Month Devoted To Gin

[1] Isolation Proof Original Small Batch Gin (all photos © Isolation Proof | Gentl & Hyers, except as noted). [2] Isolation Proof Mushroom Gin with [perhaps] the world’s first Mushroom Margaritas. [3] Isolation Proof Orchard Gin, infused with wild apples. [4] Isolation Proof Ramp Gin, infused with wild ramps. [5] Isolation Proof Strawberry Rhubarb Gin.…
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Bloody Mary Soup Recipe For National Bloody Mary Day

January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day, and we’re excited to share this recipe for Bloody Mary Soup. Make it in advance, because it tastes better after melding for a day or so. The recipe was developed by our colleague Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog, a vegan cookbook author. We’ve substituted real bacon crumbles for…
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VoChill Spirits Chiller For Fine Spirits: Our Gift Of The Day

[1] Sip as long as you like. Your drink will remain chilled and undiluted (photos #1, #2, #3, and #5 © VoChill). [2] Just take the base from the freezer and pour your drink. [3] The unit can go onto any surface—no coaster or other protection is needed. [4] Even that rare Cognac will deliver…
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Gift Of The Day: Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin

If the aroma wafting from the bottle of Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin doesn’t grab you, the delight when it hits your tongue will. Handcrafted in small batches by Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, any gin lover lucky enough to receive a bottle is in for a treat that extends far beyond the shot glass…
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