PRODUCT: Champagne For The Golden Globes

  Stock up on this limited-edition bottle. Photo courtesy Moet et Chandon. Going to a Golden Globes party this weekend? Bring a bottle of the official Champagne! Moët & Chandon returns as the official Champagne of both the 2011 Golden Globes and the Academy Award. Its limited-edition Gold Award Season Moët & Chandon Impérial bottle…
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COCKTAIL RECIPE: The Twisted Swan

The Twisted Swan, a layered cocktail from Maestro Dobel Tequila. Last week we published a recipe for True Grit, a bourbon cocktail with Goldschläger—cinnamon schnapps laced with gold flakes—to honor the new film and the Old West. Today, for your consideration, we present The Twisted Swan: a sinister and sexy layered cocktail from Maestro Dobel…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthy Drinking On New Year’s Eve

Cheryl Forberg, James Beard Award-winning chef and nutritionist on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, has created a “Do List” for your New Year’s celebration. The top line: Wine is your friend, a wine spritzer is an even better friend. And some popular drinks are nobody’s friend because they’re packed with loads of calories and saturated fat.…
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RECIPE: Bacon Vodka & BLT Bloody Mary

[1] Make a BLT Bloody Mary with Bacon Vodka (photo © Bull And Bear Bar | Chicago [alas, now closed]). [2] Make a BLT Bloody Mary with Bacon Vodka (photo © Bull And Bear Bar | Chicago [alas, now closed]).   Sure, there will be eggnog and Champagne on New Year’s Eve. But what about…
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RECIPE: Christmas Sangria

Still looking for a smashing holiday drink? Get out the punch bowl or the pitcher and fill it with Christmas sangria. That’s pomegranate sangria with red and green apple slices, plus citrus. Get the recipe.   More tips: Freeze “Sangria ice cubes” so you can chill the drink without diluting it. Leave out the alcohol…
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