Category: Editor’s Picks
Mixing With Mexican Spirits
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …