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The RumChata Alexander is the Creamiest Cocktail…
You’ve heard of the Brandy Alexander, the milkshake-like cocktail spiked with Cognac and crème de cacao. If you’re a fan of its creamy, velvety texture, let us introduce you to the RumChata Alexander—a riff on the classic cocktail that, if can be believed, is even creamier and velvet-ier. The secret is RumChata, the silky liqueur packed…
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A Delicious Old-Fashioned Cherries Jubilee Recipe
Making your partner swoon over with an elegant dessert on Valentine’s Day (or anytime, really!) doesn’t have to require hours of preparation. Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the most impressive. Case in point, this warm and boozy Cherries Jubilee served over creamy ice cream. Chef Claire Saffitz takes the traditional dessert sauce to another level…
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Move Over, Budweiser: Super Bowl 2023 Has Tons of Booze Ads
While some will of course tune in to Super Bowl XLVII to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, others are excited for the excuse to dig into an endless array of chips, dips and wings. As for the rest of us? We’ll be there for the commercials. (Have you seen our favorite…
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13 Things Millennial and Generation Z Wine Professionals Say Will Attract Young Drinkers
In January, the 2023 State of the Wine Industry Report was released by Silicon Valley Bank, a longtime analyst of the wine industry in the U.S. While the report was chock full of data, what stood out to many (including Eric Asimov atThe New York Times), was that the greatest loss in consumption share is with…
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Wine Lovers’ Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts
Is there a beverage more romantic than wine? Ask any wine connoisseur and they’ll likely shake their head “no.” After all, wine is the drink to accompany moodily-lit dinners for two or toast with in celebration of an engagement, wedding or anniversary. Wine is the drink of love, they’d say. Who are we to argue?…
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15 Heart-Pumping Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Move over, Champagne. You’re not the only Valentine’s Day-appropriate sipper anymore. For those seeking to plan the most romantic Valentine’s Day ever, we suggest mixing up any of the following cocktails, which range in color from delicate blush to blood red. But color isn’t the only thing that makes a drink a Valentine’s Day cocktail.…
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A Mixologist’s Handbook on Carbonated Water
So fizz is fun, but it serves a functional role, too. “Carbonated water lengthens and acidifies drinks,” explains Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. “Plus, the bubbles help lift aromatics up out of the drink and tickle your nose.”However, not all carbonated water is…
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10 Proseccos for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
You might have your perfect Valentine’s Day gift and the menu all planned out (did someone say Scallops with Roasted Fennel?), but what really matters on the most romantic day of the year is what you’re pouring. And what’s the wow-worthy bottle you’ll really look forward to? Prosecco. It’s elegant, pairs beautifully with Valentine’s Day favorites…
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The Oldest Vine in the World Is Still Producing Wine
Wine Enthusiast partnered with Somm TV for this special podcast episode. Jason Wise of SOMM TV and editor Jacy Topps of Wine Enthusiast tell the story of a 270 year old vine in a very unlikely place that has the amazing distinction of being the oldest vine still making wine. The story starts with the…
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Our Favorite Boozy Super Bowl Commercials of All Time
Are you there for the snacks, the halftime show or good ‘ole American football? Wherever you stand, there’s arguably one thing that brings us all together on Super Bowl Sunday: The commercials. Since American football’s first championship game in 1967, Super Bowl commercials were considered prime advertising bait for all sorts of companies, especially beer.…