Author Amy Stewart Originally a botanist, Amy followed her heart to two things she loves: drinks and the plants that make them. She’s been widely published in magazines and newspapers; The Drunken Botanist is Amy’s sixth book. Synopsis Amy marches through the alphabet explaining every single ingredient crucial to beers, …
This week Drink Me unveils its brand new ‘City Ambassador’ program! We’re on the search for enthusiastic city guru’s who want to showcase their favorite city to the WORLD. If you’re an ambitious get-goer, always on the lookout for the latest and greatest places to eat and drink in town, …
10. Grown Men Sometimes Want “Girly” Drinks. And That’s OK! Sometimes we want to venture out from the social norms of sticking to whiskey and beer and that Mai Tai that girl just ordered looks DELICIOUS. 9. Not Everyone Is A Pro. Not everyone spends their weekends bar hopping and …
Create cocktails with unprecedented sophistication. The Porthole doubles up not only as an incredibly effective cocktail infuser, but also as a beautiful artsy addition to your kitchen. In fact, even if you’re not the cocktail type, you can still use the porthole to create flavored water or even oils. It …
It does exactly what it says on the tin. There is literally no other bartending tool like this on the market. It has everything you need to craft up that perfect cocktail without all the fuss and confusion of having 10 different pieces of equipment laying around. Perfect for those …
Bitters may be used in small volume, but they can pack a punch. These craft bitters will add a unique layer of complexity to a classic or signature cocktail.
Vermouth is back in vogue and it’s looking infinitely more stylish. The charmingly chic La Quintinye Vermouth Royal, caught our eye immediately. A collection of three vermouths, Extra Dry, Blanc, and Rouge, La Quintinye recently launched at London’s lavish Café Royal. Named after King Louis XIV’s botanist at the Palace of Versailles, …
As the name slyly seeps into your memory, your senses detect the most agreeable and pure essence of flavor. Pardon the obvious, but really there is no other way to properly describe the line up of pür•spirits. As the name implies, the unique liqueurs and geists really do exude clarity, …
As wine & spirits enthusiasts, it’s a precarious line we walk between connoisseur and snob. Admittedly, we relish those moments sipping Single Malt, Grand Cru & Vintage potables- but our true pleasure comes from discovering the lesser known, humble potions, rich with history. One such pleasure is Amaro Lucano, an Italian herbal liqueur that is …
What’s old is new again, and the more obscure, the better. Today’s craft mixology culture celebrates the rediscovery of century-old potions, concoctions and bitters in an attempt to offer that mysterious edge of je ne sais quoi. No one does it better than the French when it comes to style …
Crafted on a farm in upstate New York by Tuthilltown Spirit’s bottling crew, the Tuthilltown Bitter Frost Basement Bitters is a throwback to the age of prohibition and a nod to sourcing locally. Each cork-topped bottle is filtered and bottled in the basement of the well-loved Tuthilltown distillery (think Hudson …
Hendrick’s carries a unique allure among gin drinkers. At once bold, delicate flavors linger as the lasting impression- a yin & yang that mixologists live for. That is, until Hendrick’s Quinetum arrived in the hands of a select few, subtly suggesting a third dimension. One that demands not only balance, …