This cocktail is crafted with the discerning palate of Concord grape enthusiasts in mind.
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Spider’s Net
As All Saint’s Eve draws near, the time for a spine-tingling Halloween cocktail is upon us. Spiders, creatures with long-standing connections to witchcraft, embody the eerie essence of this celebration. They weave intricate, gossamer nets during this autumn season, setting the stage for the drink known as the Spider’s Net. Continue reading Spider’s Net Brandy AlexanderPreakness Manhattan
Preakness Manhattan can be considered as an evolution of the well-known classic Manhattan cocktail. Continue reading Preakness Manhattan Fallen Leaves
As night frosts usher in the transformation from fall to winter and trees bid farewell to their last leaves, the opportune moment to savor the Fallen Leaves cocktail emerges. Continue reading Fallen Leaves Angel’s Share
In the meticulous production process of cognac, one pivotal stage involves the maturation of the spirit in oak barrels. Continue reading Angel’s Share Introduction to Spirits
Cognac, tequila, gin, vodka, whisky, rum…. an entire selection of bottles of various shapes and colors that rest on shelves behind the barman and that are generally called spirits. The common property of all spirits is relatively high alcohol content that’s usually achieved by distillation. Let’s talk about spirits in general: about their origins, history, technology and the basis of their variety. Continue reading Introduction to Spirits CognacIt is time to talk about cognac. Technically, cognac is a brandy (a spirit made by wine distillation) produced in French region Cognac according to the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée rules (about EU and French wine laws read here and here ). However, cognac is not just brandy with geographical identification, it is the name, the history, the pride, and the worldwide recognition of France (and its income source, more than 90% of cognac production is exported, and every second, five bottles of cognac are sold in the world). Continue reading Cognac April Shower
As the age-old English proverb so aptly puts it, “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.” With spring gracing us with its warm sun, blossoms, and myriad pleasures, despite lingering traces of winter’s grip, I thought it the perfect time to embark on a delightful mini-series of spring cocktails. Our journey begins with the refreshingly elegant April Shower. Continue reading April Shower Mulled Wine
Winter has arrived, making it the perfect time to talk about mulled wine—and more importantly, to prepare it and warm yourself with such aromatic drink. Mulled wine, gluhwein, glogg, bisschopswijn, izvar, vin chaud — these are just a few of the many names for this spiced, heated wine. It is popular in nearly every country where wine is consumed and where the weather occasionally turns cold enough to crave a warming beverage. Continue reading Mulled Wine Eggnog
December is a month filled with decorated Christmas trees, skyrocketing electricity bills from billions of Christmas lights, shopping madness, and, in countries touched by the legacy of the British Empire, the beloved tradition of eggnog. Continue reading Eggnog Sangria
In the embrace of summer, under the radiant sun and amidst the warmth, our cravings lean towards the vibrant, the rich, and the refreshing. It’s the season for Sangria. Continue reading Sangria |
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