Author: Melissa Dowling
Lime and Strawberry Drop Martini
2 oz. Seagram’s Lime vodka1 oz. Lime juice½ oz. Strawberry simple syrup Rim your glass with sugar. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. …
Heaven Hill Acquires Black Velvet Canadian Whisky
Heaven Hill Brands has signed an agreement to acquire Black Velvet Canadian Whisky — the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world — from Constellation Brands …
A San Diego Bistro’s “Drink-by-numbers” Menus
Lots of bar and restaurant operators aim to take the intimidation out of wine service. Little Frenchie in San Diego’s Coronado island takes an imbiber-friendly approach to wine …
Diageo Buys Majority Share in Nonalcoholic Spirit Seedlip
Diageo has acquired a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, a non-alcoholic spirits brand. Seedlip was launched by entrepreneur Ben Branson in 2015 with the idea of solving …
Pernod Ricard Acquires Firestone & Robertson Distilling
Following the company’s recent purchase of a majority share in Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distilling, Pernod Ricard has continued investing in premium U.S. craft spirits with the acquisition of Firestone …
Ginger #3
2 oz. Mezcal1 oz. Ginger½ oz. Lime juice½ oz. Pineapple juice Combine ingredients and shake. Pour into coupe glass dusted with cayenne. Zachary Pease at My …
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Wine Hitting Shelves in September
Actor and designer Sarah Jessica Parker announced in late July via Instagram that her new sauvignon blanc wine, in partnership with the New Zealand-based Invivo & Co., will …
The Cheesecake Factory Acquiring Fox Restaurant Concepts
Upscale, casual-dining The Cheesecake Factory has agreed to acquire Fox Restaurant Concepts and the remaining interest in the North Italia brand. The chain, which will pay …
Sparkling Wine Pairings From New Orleans
Consumers are finally getting beyond the outdated notion that sparkling wine is just for celebratory toasts. Guests now see it as an option to sip during …
CMO Lee Applbaum Exiting Bacardi
Lee Applbaum, global chief marketing officer of Patrón tequila and Grey Goose vodka at Bacardi Ltd, will resign his position as of Aug. 31, according to …