Americans Drink 1.2 Billion Glasses Of Eggnog (Whew)

Americans are set to consume 1.2 billion glasses of eggnogs this holiday season. Eggnog is a holiday tradition for many people: those who like rich, creamy drinks laden with spirits. It’s a velvety concoction that marries the richness of cream and milk with the warmth of sugar and the complexity of beaten eggs. To this…
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Mezcal-Flavored Chocolates From MarieBelle & Del Maguey

[1] A special holiday treat: Sip artisan mezcal with bites of artisan chocolate (photos © Pernod Ricard). [2] If you live in a warm climate, enjoy your mezcal and chocolate pairings outdoors. [3] Mix your favorite mezcal cocktails with the rest of the bottle. Check out the recipes on the Del Maguey website. [4] Here…
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Tipsy Scoop, A Boozy Ice Cream Treat For The Holidays

From the first spoonful, we’ve been huge fans of Tipsy Scoop, super-premium artisan ice cream imbued with alcohol. It’s an easy way to get into the holiday spirit in your own home, and it’s a wonderful gift for any lover of ice cream and spirits. This holiday season, Tipsy Scoop has a four-pack of limited-edition…
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Naturally Pink Gin: Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin

[1] Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin (all photos © Empress Gin). [2] The gin turns any gin cocktail into a prettier one. Here, a Gin & Tonic.   Almost a year ago we wrote about Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, a bright blue-purple color achieved with the flavorless extract of the butterfly pea flower. We recommended…
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A Pumpkin Espresso Martini Recipe For The Holidays

We’ve made pumpkin Martinis with pumpkin-flavored vodka, and with pumpkin spice syrup. But this year’s version uses actual pumpkin purée and other ingredients that make it a fusion of pumpkin pie with a cup of coffee. > October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day. > October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. > June 19th is…
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