Category: Editor’s Picks
Mixing With Mexican Spirits
by: Melissa Dowling
The Margarita may be the top cocktail at most restaurants, but there are plenty of other drinks that use tequila as well as mezcal and some …
Earth Day Cocktails For 2023
by: Melissa Dowling
Earth Day is always on April 22, and this year it falls on a Saturday. That’s a great opportunity for bars and restaurants to offer some …
Sherry Pairing Suggestions
by: Melissa Dowling
Your guests may think of sherry as an old timey tipple or primarily something that chefs cook with. But sherry is highly versatile and ranges from …
Wines For a Brazilian Steak Dinner
by: Melissa Dowling
Brazilian steakhouse restaurants are hot, especially the rodizio-style service of all-you-can-eat grilled meats. What to pair with such a protein-heavy feast? Hanah Rizzardo, manager of the …
How to Read Wine Maps Historically
by: Marnie Old
Many puzzling aspects of today’s wine landscape make more sense if we consider their historical context. For example, understanding where, when and how quality-oriented winemaking first …
Cherry Blossom Cocktail Ideas
by: Melissa Dowling
The arrival of spring brings the cherry blossoms and some bars and restaurants — particularly in the Capital area — celebrate the season with specialty drinks. …
What’s New at the Top Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries in 2023
by: Kyle Swartz
Kentucky bourbon remains one of the hottest alcohol categories, helping American whiskey grow 10.5% in revenue last year. Our modern brown spirits boom is far from finished. …
10 Spring Cocktails For 2023
by: Melissa Dowling
Spring has sprung and it’s time for some fresh and bright cocktails. We’ve selected 10 recipes that use a variety of different base spirits and modifiers. …
The Most Popular Mexican Alcohol Brands
by: Melissa Dowling
Consumers can’t seem to get enough of tequila and beer from Mexico these days, but which brands are growing the fastest? Modelo Especial is the top Mexican beer …
Unique Irish Coffee Experiences
by: Melissa Dowling
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy an Irish coffee, although it seems that many people do. There are ways to kick …
