Author: Melissa Dowling
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 …
The Best Wines of 2014
by: Melissa Dowling
Our national wine panel recommends wines throughout the year, typically by varietal or season, and provides brief tasting notes, ratings and the wine’s retail price (which …
Spirits of the Season
What do guests crave this time of year? Dishes that coax out feelings of nostalgia, drinks mixing heavier, fuller-bodied spirits and other ingredients, and offerings that …
Effervescent Elixirs
While sparkling wine’s appeal as a toast-worthy, special-occasion beverage can’t be denied, it is finally becoming accepted as, well, wine. Consumers have realized that sparklers can …
Leeward Mist
by: Melissa Dowling
1 ¾ oz. Tito’s vodka ¾ oz. St. Germaine elderflower liqueur 5 oz. Pink grapefruit juice 1 oz. LaMarca prosecco Combine vodka, liqueur and juice in …
15 Fabulous Thanksgiving Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
Enhance your Thanksgiving feast with a festive cocktail or two. Here are 15 fresh recipes to consider for your celebration. Prairie Natural Appletini 2 oz. …
The New Beaujolais is Here!
by: Melissa Dowling
Chef David Bouley, left, and second generation winemaker Franck Duboeuf celebrate the arrival of the 2014 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau in the U.S. on Nov. 19 at Bouley restaurant …
Five Bordeaux Bargains
by: Melissa Dowling
Bordeaux doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. That was the theme of a recent press seminar and tasting a Planet Bordeaux event in New …
Sorry Vodka, I Cheated With Veev
by: Melissa Dowling
“Cheat on Your Vodka” is the theme of a new campaign for Veev. It was also the theme of an “Eyes Wide Shut”-like media event I …
Mellow Mushroom Cocktail Celebrates Movember
by: Melissa Dowling
The Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers chain is getting into the spirit of improving men’s heath this month with a specialty “Movember” cocktail. The Full Stache combines …
