Ian Flemings James Bond character knows how to drink. He is a connoisseur of all the finer things in life. In the 1953 novel, Casino Royal, Bond invented a variation to the Martini that he named the “Vesper” after the lead …
The Aviation
The Aviation Cocktail is almost as old as Aviation itself. This classic was created in 1916 by Hugo Ensslin, the head bartender of New York City’s Wallick hotel. The drink is comprised of Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette and …
Easter Beer Pairing
Typically as people begin to shop for their Easter dinner they always think what wine goes best for their meal, the beer is merely an afterthought. Until I began reading a book, which made me change my mind on how …
Easter Sunday Ham or Lamb & Wines to Pair
March Madness, the Academy Awards, and St Paddy’s day are all great FUN with FRIENDS, leading right into another big day featuring the other ‘F’ word. That’s right folks, we’re talking Easter with ‘FAMILY’! Depending on the home, Easter can …
Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria
Even though this week there is yet another Nor’easter on the way, we have spring on our minds. Today we share with you a drink inspired by the spring harvest of Rhubarb. This pungent, earthy, tart red stalk of the …
A Proper Irish Coffee
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner we find it appropriate to give some guidance today on how to make a proper Irish Coffee. The story goes that a cold and tired group of tourists arriving one dismal evening …
The Pomegranate Manhattan
Some cocktail creations are simple variations on the classics. The addition of a single flavor can change the dynamics of a drink and lift it to new heights. Today’s Clever Cocktail comes to us by way of a wine tasting …
