Dry January Mocktail Recipes Including A Coffee Mocktail

Whether you’re embracing Dry January or simply in the mood for a zero-proof mocktail, these refreshing drinks are made with a base of sparkling water and infused simple syrup. With flavored simple syrup and sparkling water, these recipes are proof (no pun intended) that mocktails can be just as fun and fancy as cocktails. Thanks…
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Mezcal Hot Toddy Recipe For National Hot Toddy Day

Hot toddies are warm alcoholic drinks, meant to take the chill off (especially welcome since when they were invented, there was only a fireplace to heat the room). National Hot Toddy Day is January 11th. National Hot Buttered Rum Day is January 17th. National Mulled Wine Day is March 3rd. That’s a trio of hot…
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Elvis Whiskey & Ice Cream For Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday

[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

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

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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