Category: Cocktails & Spirits

Elvis Whiskey & Ice Cream For Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday

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[1] The three expressions of Elvis Presley spirits (all photos © Grain & Barrel). [2] Midnight Snack whiskey with a pint of Tipsy Scoop ice cream. Both have Elvis’ favorite flavor combo: peanut butter, banana, and bacon. [3] All shook up: Turn the boozy ice cream into boozy shake (see the recipe below. [4] A…
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Absenthe Brand Absinthe For The Creative People In Your Life

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Do you need a special gift for a creative person? How about a bottle of absinthe (photo #1), a green spirit (it’s not a liqueur, as it has no added sugar) that’s distilled from herbs and botanicals? That person should also like licorice. Absinthe is an anise-flavored‡ spirit (check out the difference between anise and…
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Cheeky Cocktails Espresso Syrup, in Regular & Decaf

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We love this gift for people who drink decaf coffee: Cheeky Decaf Espresso Syrup. It delivers the rich, bold flavors of espresso without the caffeine kick*. Want the buzz? There’s also a regular, caffeinated, version. Espresso syrup is an easy way to make anything from: Beverages, e.g. coffee milk, hot mocha. Cocktails: e.g. Black Russian,…
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Pechuga Mezcal: A Perfect Spirit For Thanksgiving (And Beyond)

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[1] Bring a bottle of Pechuga Convite to Thanksgiving dinner (photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 © Convite Mezcal). [2] This bottle style, fancifully styled with a turkey (a stylist’s prop), is reserved for Convite’s Wild Agave expressions, each highlighting a different agave variety. [3] Pechuga Convite was awarded a silver in this…
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An Olive Juice Gift & Recipe For Your Dirty Martini Pals

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[1] Pure olive juice is the best mixer for a Dirty Martini (photo © Sonoma Syrup Co). [2] Most Dirty Martini lovers want more than one olive in their drink. You can also garnish a Dirty Martini with a sliver of roasted pepper, a preserved cherry pepper (photo © Our/New York Vodka | Facebook). [3]…
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