Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes: Tweaked Martini & French 75

[1] The Harvest Moon Martini adds some oloroso sherry—which provides nutty autumn notes—to the classic Martini recipe (photos #1, #2, #5 © Golden State Distillery). [2] The sparkling French 75 cocktail, gin-based with a fall garnish. [3] Gin is made from juniper berries plus botanicals (photo © Silk Road Spices). [4] Manzanilla olives stuffed with…
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What Is Sotol? A Mexican Spirit That Isn’t Tequila Or Mezcal!

[1] Sotol can be drunk with salt and lime, similar to tequila (photo © Cristian Rojas | Pexels). [2] Hacienda de Chihuahua is the leading producer of fine sotol. Sotol plata (a.k.a. blanco, joven, or silver) is not aged. It goes straight from distillation to the bottle (photos #2, #3, #4, #5, and #16 ©…
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Mezcal Cocktail Recipes For Halloween & El Dia De Los Muertos

Mexico’s El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) follows Halloween, on November 1st and 2nd. It’s a special occasion for remembering and celebrating those loved ones who have passed on from this world. The spirits of family members return home on these days. The holiday actually begins the night before November 1st, which…
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Benriach 50-Year-Old Scotch: Just $25,000

If you’re a Scotch lover who recently won the lottery—or are just plain rich—or are expecting a really great 50th birthday or anniversary gift from the family—then check out this very limited edition from Benriach Distillery in Speyside. Only four bottles will be available in the U.S. Distilled on September 21st, 1966, this rouge-chestnut gold…
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Birthday Festivities & Recipes For National Pina Colada Day

June 10th, yesterday, was National Pina Colada Day, and we may have had one too many to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our favorite sweet cocktail. One of the most iconic classic cocktails—and our favorite sweet cocktail—the Piña Colada turns 70. Bartender Monchito Marrero created the first Piña Colada in 1954 at The Caribe Hilton…
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