Spirits
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4 Sustainable Whiskeys to Raise High on Earth Day That Will…
While there’s no single definition of what makes a whiskey “sustainable,” that hasn’t stopped producers from trying to make a dram that’s better for the environment. Of note, barrel-aged spirits—and whiskey in particular—face headwinds. Many have tremendous carbon footprints as they’re made with grains grown far from the distillery. While others start with distillate sourced…
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These Are The The Best Pre-Made Easter Baskets for Drinks Lovers
Spring has (finally!) sprung: Flowers are blooming, deep cleaning has commenced and Easter Sunday is barreling toward us, post-haste. With all the busy work this season brings, putting together Easter baskets for everyone on your list is probably the last thing on your mind. But not to worry, we pulled together pre-made Easter baskets, filled…
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These Are the BEST PLACES to Wine and Dine in Whistler, British Columbia
From the endless span of snowy slopes to the amazing apres-ski scene, the town of Whistler, British Columbia, has a lot to love. Its most famous attraction is Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America. Anchored by two massive mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, the operation boasts 8,000 acres of terrain, over 200 marked…
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What Marlborough’s New Wine Map Says About Its Future
Marlborough, the region that put New Zealand wine on the map and Sauvignon Blanc into the glasses of millions of wine drinkers, marks its 50th birthday this year. After emerging from one of the world’s strictest lockdowns, the appellation is using the milestone to refocus its image on quality over quantity. One way it’s doing…
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Vibrant and Viral, the Neon-Hued Blue Lagoon Cocktail Is Turning Heads
Some cocktails are destined to be classics. Some are destined to be dependable go-to drinks. And others are meant to flaunt neon colors and turn heads—like the Blue Lagoon cocktail. Think about it: If you saw a bartender mixing up this concoction, you’d do a double take. It has certainly taken TikTok’s cocktail culture by…
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What Are Bitters? We’ve Got The Guide to a Crucial Cocktail Component
Dashes of bitters, such as the well-known Angostura or Peychaud’s, have long completed the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac and other classic cocktails. During the craft cocktail renaissance of the early aughts, the types of bitters available to bartenders began to multiply. But what are these drops of flavor and why do bartenders use them? Here,…
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This Chardonnay Milk Punch Tastes Like Something Totally Out Of This World…
“Imagine if a flawless glass of white wine ate a hallucinogenic mushroom,” says Natasha David of her “luscious” milk punch, which dispatches a full bottle of Chardonnay alongside pineapple gum syrup, Sauternes and spiced velvet falernum. Featured in her cocktail book Drink Lightly, the author and former owner of NYC’s Nitecap bar is only one…
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From Gin to Single-Malt Whiskey, These Spirits Capture Chardonnay’s Zippy Appeal
Chardonnay’s versatility and zippy acidity appeals to those making creative spirits and mixing cocktails. Most likely, you’ve already had it in your martini: The grape often goes incognito in white vermouth and aperitif wines, sometimes as part of a blend (for example, Italy’s Carpano Bianco mixes it with Trebbiano and Cortese grapes). Others are more…
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Is Wine Soda Just a Wine Cooler? We’ve Got The Inside Scoop On…
Just a glance in the cooled drink sections at supermarkets, stadium concession stands, train stations, airports and liquor stores reveals… a whole lot of cans. It can get confusing telling one from another, because the lines between various canned beverages continue to blur. For instance, hard seltzer juggernauts Truly and White Claw now have their…
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10 Passover Wines to Make Your Seder Shine
The Jewish holiday of Passover is known for its strict dietary rules. During the week-long festivity, observant families avoid leavened foods, like bread and cake, and eat meals that are limited to ingredients designated kosher for Passover. But another big part of the Passover celebration is wine. Wine plays a central role in the two…