TIP OF THE DAY: Citrus Cocktail Garnishes (Lemon, Lime, Orange)

What do you do when your cocktail arrives with a bit of citrus peel? It can be lemon, lime or orange peel, depending on the drink. Do you: Ignore or discard it? Rub it around the rim of the glass? Eat it?   It’s a good idea to rub the rim, as is done with…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Zoku Jumbo Ice Cube Molds

[1] Zoku’s Iceberg ice cubes (both photos © Zoku). [2] The classic jumbo sphere ice cube.   If you’re planning to gift a bottle of spirits, how about snazzy jumbo ice cube molds from Zoku? They create cubes that melt so slowly, they won’t dilute the drink. Jumbo ice cubes have been around for a…
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GIFT: Smoking Gun – Smoke Gun – Smoke Infuser For Food & Drinks

The term “smoking gun” is a reference to an object or fact that serves as conclusive evidence of a crime or similar act. But there’s no crime in purchasing a smoking gun—a.k.a. smoke gun—for cold-smoke cooking. Creative cooks will love this kitchen gadget. We purchased one after paying $20 a pop for smoking cocktails at…
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Jeff’s Finest Jerky, Tender & Delicious In 14 Flavors

[1] Oh so delicious: jerky and a beer(photo: The Nibble). [2] Sweet and pungent: garlic and maple syrup jerky (photo: The Nibble). [3] The original: Jeff’s Beef Jerky (photo: The Nibble). [4] For chile heads: Jeff’s Carolina Reaper Jerky (photo: The Nibble). [5] Jeff’s Cranberry Jalapeño Jerky (photo: The Nibble). [6] Black Pepper & Sea…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Perhaps The Best Coffee Liqueur

Updated July 2026 When we first tasted Mr. Black at a trade show, it was magnificent—but only available in Australia, where it was created. Wholesale buyers liked it too, because now it’s widely available in the U.S. And then, the brand got so hot that sales zoomed toward the top of the pack, and it…
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