Category: Cocktails & Spirits

RECIPE: For Valentine’s Day, A Cherry Pomegranate Mojito

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A ruby red Mojito for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Benihana.   We’re starting our Valentine’s Day countdown with a twist on the classic Mojito, in ruby red. The recipe was developed by Benihana as part of its February “romantic cocktail” menu. CHERRY POMEGRANATE MOJITO RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 4 lime wedges 8 mint leaves…
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WEEKEND COCKTAIL: Rum Spiced Cider

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Serve something different this weekend. We’re inviting friends over for rum spiced cider, a popular winter warmer. This recipe, Orange Spiced Cider, was created by tea expert James Labe for Ron Abuelo rum. It blends añejo (aged) rum with orange spice tea and apple cider. ORANGE SPICED CIDER RECIPE Ingredients Per Serving 1 orange spice…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Hot Buttered Rum Recipe With Caramel

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A hot toddy is a warm cocktail made with boiling water, sugar and spices, plus other ingredients—hot buttered rum is one such variation. (Read the History of Hot Buttered Rum.) Celebrate National Hot Toddy Day on January 11th with a luscious cocktail from Ron Abuelo, a dark oak-aged rum from Panama. This Hot Caramel Buttered…
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RECIPE: Winter Sangria

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Looking for a group beverage for the weekend? Sandeman, the world’s leading Port producer, has created a hearty winter sangria. This Winter Spice Sangria recipe celebrates the flavors and colors of the season: fragrant cinnamon and clementines plus tart cranberries, which complement the rich red-fruit flavors in Sandeman Founders Reserve. The ruby Port is available…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Kanon Organic Vodka

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In 1580, King Karl IV of Sweden built the Åkers Styckebruk foundry to produce cannons for the Swedish army. Along with the foundry, he built a distillery to make vodka for the workers (nice benefit!). Over time, the distillery became privately owned and the largest distillery in Sweden. Nearly 300 workers produced more than a…
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