Author: Kyle Swartz
11 Cocktails for the Oscars
The Academy Awards statuettes were handed out Feb. 22. The glitz and glamor may have faded, but our Oscar-themed cocktail recipes are still golden. Golden Nail 1 oz. Drambuie …
Captain Morgan Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit
Captain Morgan Rum has introduced three new flavors — Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit Rum. Crafted from the waters of the Caribbean, Captain Morgan’s new flavors are five …
Sugar Skull Rum
Sugar Skull Rum is a craft-quality super-premium Rum made from fine Caribbean sugar cane molasses. Sugar Skull Rum has a SRP of $27.99 for a 750ml bottle. Sugar …
Craft and Tourism at Privateer
The tourism aspect of craft is booming. To that end, I recently visited Privateer, a premium rum-maker in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The company plans to expand from …
Brewers Rushing Out the Seasonals
Autumnal flavors such as pumpkin spice are starting to appear on restaurant menus before the summer heat has subsided, and seasonal beers are no exception. “Just …
Craft beers in Connecticut
It’s a good time to be a beer drinker. No matter where you live, there now seems to be a nearby craft-beer bar or brewery, or …
Most Popular Drinks: Then & Now
While the top 10 most-popular mixed drinks don’t change much year to year, looking at every five years typically indicates a shift in trends and consumer …
Crush Night at City Winery New York
“You won’t find grapes like these at Whole Foods.” Raul Mesias was right about that. The Director of Barrel Sales at City Winery New York greeted …