The Scoop On Tequila Barrels For National Tequila Day

July 24th is National Tequila Day. We have a lot of tequila recipes below. But today there’s something different for serious tequila fans: the role of barrels in tequila aging in the flavor of tequila. The tips are from Alec and Ana Tesa, of Eleven20 Tequila. Eleven20 is an award-winning tequila crafted with traditional distilling…
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Peach Frosé Ice Pops Recipe For National Peach Ice Cream Day

[1] Strictly for grown-ups: Peach Frosé Ice Pops (photos #1 and #2 © Discover California Wines). [2] Enjoy the pop straight or make a winetail (wine cocktail) by melting it into a glass of sparkling wine. [3] A summer bounty of fresh pieces (photo © Lum3M | Pexels). [4] While you’re slicing peaches for this…
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Mojito Milkshake, A Boozy Shake Recipe For National Mojito Day

[1] Mojito milkshake, a boozy, luscious snack or dessert (photo © Rachel Gurk | Milk Means More). [2] Add your favorite vanilla ice cream (photo © Talenti | Facebook). [3] Add as much rum as you like (photo © Kōloa Rum Co.). [4] Get authentic Mojito flavor from fresh lime juice and lime zest (photo…
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A Beer Piña Colada Recipe For National Piña Colada Day

[1] Something different for National Piña Colada Day: a Beer Piña Colada (all photos © Radeberger Grupper USA). [2] When you’re having guests, chill some Juicy Pineapple Hefeweizen and its sibling Hefeweizens: Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Pomegranate, and Wild Cherry. [3] Even if you can’t get to a tropical beach, have a Juicy Pineapple Hefeweizen in your…
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Kraken Gold Spiced Rum, From The Depths Of The Sea

The Kraken is an enormous sea monster of legend, said to appear off the coasts of Norway. It had a co-starring role in “Clash Of The Titans,” where it was commanded to destroy cities by the Greek Gods. It will appear this month in a less frightening, animated version, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.” Ruby discovers…
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