Author: Melissa Dowling
An Evening With Djokovic (and Jacob’s Creek)
by: Melissa Dowling
I went to a Jacob’s Creek wine tasting and cooking demonstration at which Novak Djokovic made a special appearance. What was the tennis star doing there? The Australian wine …
7 Cool Cocktails For Father’s Day
by: Melissa Dowling
Father’s Day is Sunday June 21—also the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Here are a few drink ideas for celebrating …
7 Tips for A Perfect Mojito
by: Melissa Dowling
Bartenders don’t necessarily love the fuss of making them, but consumers do love their Mojitos—especially in the summer. So offering a great Mojito and being able …
Cheers Wine Panel: Sips of Super Sauvignon Blancs
by: Melissa Dowling
We asked members of our national wine panel to review some of their favorite sauvignon blancs. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating …
Cheers Jan/Feb 2015
by: Melissa Dowling
What’s in the latest edition of Cheers? Our January/February double issue includes the latest trends in gin, decadent cocktail ideas, an introduction to the wines of Bulgaria, what’s new …
Wine Tasting 101, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Wine
by: B.H. Kostic
What a great way to start the New Year: Wine 101, a beginning course/pairing event for novice wine drinkers. It took place on Jan. 12 at Napa …
Raising A Glass Or Two At The DISCUS Party
by: Melissa Dowling
I went to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) holiday party in New York this week. The gathering, held at the New York Yacht …
Spiced Old Fashioned
by: Melissa Dowling
2 parts Jägermeister Spice liqueur ½ part Bourbon whiskey ¼ part Simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura or aromatic bitters Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass. …
Reintroducing Guests to Rum
by: Matt Remsberg
While cocktail insiders and enthusiasts appreciate the many different styles of rum, many consumers consider the spirit to be out of fashion. A seminar titled the …
On The Shelf: New Cocktail Books
by: Melissa Dowling
Of All the Gin Joints By Mark Bailey Algonquin Books, September 2014 $19.95 Did you know that silent film actress Mary Pickford—known as America’s sweetheart—used to …
