Category: Cocktails & Spirits

TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Cocktails

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[1] A Spicy Watermelon Margarita? Sure! (photo © STK LA). [2] A Watermelon Mojito. Here’s a mocktail version from The Merry Thought (photo © The Merry Thought). [3] Tajin seasoning, a versatile hot spice blend (photo © Tajin; see more about Tajin below.   If you’re buying a watermelon for the holiday weekend, buy a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sgroppino, A Lemon Sorbet Cocktail Recipe

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Is it hot enough for you? Cool off with sgroppino, a sorbet cocktail. The recipe is below. But first:     THE HISTORY OF SGROPPINO Sgroppino (sgro-PEA-no), which originated in Venice, is a refreshing, frothy sorbet cocktail: a slushy combination of lemon sorbet, vodka, and prosecco. It’s served as a digestif (after-dinner drink) or liquid…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Alcohol Slush

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[1] Alcohol slush drinks made in the Zoku Slush Maker (photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma). From top to bottom: Bellini Slush, Gin & Tonic Slush, Screwdriver Slush. [2] Turn your favorite liqueur into a slush (photo courtesy Godiva Liqueurs).   Call it an Icee®, Slurpee*, slush or slushy*, adult versions of shaved ice drinks with alcohol are…
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The Different Types Of Rum & The History Of Rum For National Rum Day

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August 16th is National Rum Day. Rum can be a confusing spirit for the everyday consumer. What’s silver versus white rum? What’s silver versus gold rum? Which one should you use for a rum cocktail? The 8 different types of rum are below. But first:     THE YEAR’S 15 RUM HOLIDAYS January 11: National…
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FOOD FUN: Alcohol & Gummy Candy

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[1] Champagne with gummy bears. [2] Mojito with a gummy worm garnish—although a Mezcal drink might make more sense with the worms (photos 1 and 2 courtesy Monarch Rooftop). [3] Gummies slithering in a Tequila Sunrise (photo courtesy Drinking In America).   Search for “adult gummies” and you’ll turn up bottles and bottles of nutritional…
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