Category: Editor’s Picks
4 Overlooked, High-Value French and Italian Wines
France and Italy are renowned for their wines. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne from France; Chianti, Barolo, Prosecco from Italy. But those famous names merely scratch the surface. …
Today’s Light Beers Offer Higher Quality and Bolder Flavors
With summer months come long, hot days of bright sun and breezy patios—the perfect time for easy-drinking beers such as lights. While light beer may refer …
How Flavored Vodkas Adapted to Mixology and the Modern Consumer
One of the keys behind making exceptional cocktails is the concept of sessionability, a term used to describe a drink guests can enjoy throughout an evening …
6 Trends in Cocktail Culture for 2016
Cocktails are constantly evolving as bars and restaurants strive to stay on top of trends and stand out from the pack. A panel of experts weighed …
Five Tips for Seasonal Drink Menus
Cocktail-savvy consumers have come to expect to see drinks lists that reflect the season. But coming up with fresh ideas and changing menus frequently can be …
Why The 2015 Beaujolais Vintage Could Be The Best Since 1947
The King of Beaujolais liked what he tasted from 2015. Legendary French winemaker and merchant Georges Duboeuf was on hand Wednesday to present his company’s 2015 …
Large-Scale Cocktails and Punches Make Big Impressions on Guests
Punch is a win-win, both for amenable groups of friends who can agree on their cocktail order and for restaurants and bars that can batch it …