Alcohol and beverage news covering brewers, distillers, wine, regulations, and consumer drinking trends.
This article outlines the history, ingredients, and cultural significance of the Honey Deuce, the official cocktail of the US Open. It details its creation by Nick Mautone in 2006, its popularity evidenced by sales data, and provides a recipe for home preparation.
The article examines the Hugo cocktail's rise as a popular summer drink, detailing its ingredients of elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and mint. It provides expert insights on preparation methods and flavor profiles while addressing the beverage's origins and current cultural hype.
The author argues that while Beaujolais Crus have become expensive, specific bottles from producers like WinesDirect and Dunnes Stores still offer value. The piece highlights four selections, noting their food-pairing versatility and distinct characteristics derived from granitic soils.
The article highlights three reader-vetted cocktails in Charlotte, North Carolina, selected for their quality despite rising prices. It details the Secretly Stern at Customshop, the Pisco Sour at Yunta, and the San Sebastián Martini at Rada, emphasizing value and flavor profiles to guide consumer choices.
The article reviews three spirits, highlighting Bearface's new 'Bear-bon' whisky as a Canadian alternative to bourbon and praising Hendrick's 'Another Hendrick's Gin' for its unique cocoa and rose notes. It suggests these products are suitable for late summer entertaining.
The article argues that the English whiskey industry is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by Birmingham's Spirit of Birmingham distillery. It contends that producers aim to expand globally while awaiting UK government consideration for Protected Geographical Indication status to distinguish their products.