Author: B.H. Kostic
Wine Tasting 101, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Wine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. …