Category: Featured Articles
Why Brandy Is On The Upswing
by: Melissa Dowling
Not only is brandy the backbone in many classic cocktails, the distilled wine spirit also features prominently in fine cooking recipes. As more consumers turned to …
Hot Toddies That Bring The Heat
by: Melissa Dowling
National Hot Toddy Day falls on Jan. 11, but it’s always a good idea to have some hot cocktails on offer for frigid, damp or gloomy …
Trends in Cordials and Liqueurs
by: Melissa Dowling
“Liqueurs and cordials are definitely the backbone of our program,” says Sophie Burton, beverage director of JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge in Atlanta. “Obviously they are used …
New to Wine? Study France First!
by: Marnie Old
It is almost impossible to make sense of the modern wine world without grasping the influential role played by France. The French may not have been …
New Year’s Cocktails for 2021
by: Melissa Dowling
Time to ring in a new year and hope that 2022 is not as tumultuous as the past two years. New Year’s Eve (and Day) cocktails …
Holiday Cocktails For 2021
by: Melissa Dowling
It’s the holiday season once again, and it is time to offer—or enjoy—specialty cocktails. In addition to the many wonderful traditional holiday recipes, mixologists are constantly …
Holiday Drinks: The Tom & Jerry vs. Eggnog
by: Rory Brown
I don’t know about you, but I don’t need another divisive topic at my table this year. And when it comes to Eggnog, love it or …
Iron Constitution: Profile of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
by: Melissa Dowling
Craft brewpubs have fallen in and out of fashion during the past 25 years, and the beer category itself has struggled as consumers turn to spirits …
Celebrating Women in Alcohol: Part 2
by: Melissa Dowling
The beverage alcohol business has long been considered an old boys network, and it’s true that the industry still remains male-dominated. Yet women have always played …
Wine Pairings With Lamb
by: Melissa Dowling
Thanksgiving dinner is all about the turkey, and Christmas meals tend to incorporate fish or beef, but lamb can make for a show-stopping holiday main dish. The …
