Category: Cocktails & Spirits

Hop Into Easter With This Tequila & Carrot Cocktail Recipe

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Instead of the conventional glass of wine poured while waiting to sit down for Easter dinner, how about a carrot cocktail? This recipe is from Chef Richard Sandoval, proprietor of two haute Mexican restaurants in Manhattan we love: Maya and Tán. The recipe follows, but first: > The history of carrots. > The history of…
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Drink Pairings For National Clams On The Half Shell Day

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[1] Cherrystone clams on the half shell with a glass of Chardonnay (photo by Chat GPT 2025-03-31). [2] Topneck clams with a glass of sparkling wine (photos #2 and #3 by FLUX 1.1 2025-03-31). [3] Littleneck clams with a beer. [4] A comparison of some quahog sizes, from the top: littleneck, topneck, and cherrystone. Here’s…
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Two Stacks Irish Whiskey: Our Pick For St. Patrick’s Day

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Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we like to try a brand we haven’t had before. This year, it’s a newcomer to the scene: Two Stacks, an eco-friendly distillery of creative distillers turning out some must-try bottles. We loved it, and our happy feelings for the brand follow the history of Irish whiskey. Why? We…
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