Drink Me Magazine
1) Tres Agaves’ Cinco de Drinko Party
Plymouth Pairings
(photos courtesy of Danielle Ferris)
The other night, we were invited out for a Plymouth Gin cocktail paired dinner at Spruce. Seven cocktails paired with seven courses. The restaurant was able to push the limits of the cocktail and match them to an impeccable meal. It was one of those pairings that throws your visions of cocktails far from what you are accustomed to. They were some of the most innovative uses of gin I have ever seen, and a great way to celebrate St. George’s Day.
Without keeping you waiting, I’ll get your mouth watering…
Judgment day
Several weeks ago I was asked to be the judge for the 42 Below Vodka cocktail competition. I’ve been to several cocktail competitions where bartenders from around the city (and sometimes beyond) crete original cocktails and perform for a large crowd….but i’ve never sat at the judges table. I was honored this past wednesday to sit on the judges panel with cocktail mastermind Scott Beattie, and master mixologist Anthony Alba (who flew out for the night from Vegas).
Booze in the news: Will work for Beer
An announcement this week by international Beer producer Anheuser-Busch InBev that they are going to cut jobs has spawned a protest among its existing workers. BBC reported that a blockade has stopped the flow of beer out of one of the company’s headquarters. (more…)
Happy Christmas Eve – Win tickets to the sold out Science of Cocktails!
We’re feeling a little festive!
DRINK ME MAGAZINE wants to show our readers, fans and fellow aficionados of alcohol some holiday spirit this season! We’re giving away great prizes and buying lucky winners some very special bottles of top shelf booze every day until Christmas. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Never mind stocking stuffers and Santa’s helpers: We’re here to help you celebrate merrily the best way we know how - with gifts you can drink!
TODAY’S PRIZE: TICKETS TO THE SOLD-OUT SCIENCE OF COCKTAILS EVENT AT THE EXPLORATORIUM IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JANUARY 20, 2010!
More info from their website: There are many cocktail parties in the Bay Area, but the Exploratorium is holding one like no other. Science of Cocktails will present the artistry of master mixologists melded with the science behind the craft. We’ll take an in-depth, hands-on look at the physics, chemistry, and biology of cocktails, engaging guests in an exploration of their favorite libations. With guest bartenders from Alembic, 15 Romolo, 83 Proof, Orson, B, Annabelle’s Bistro, Heaven’s Dog, and more.
Today’s Prize
We’re feeling a little festive!
DRINK ME MAGAZINE wants to show our readers, fans and fellow aficionados of alcohol some holiday spirit this season! We’re giving away great prizes and buying lucky winners some very special bottles of top shelf booze every day until Christmas. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Never mind stocking stuffers and Santa’s helpers: We’re here to help you celebrate merrily the best way we know how – with gifts you can drink!
TODAY’S PRIZE: A BOTTLE OF BARBAROJA BARREL-AGED RED ALE FOR YOU AND A FRIEND.
BarbaRoja is an exceptional limited-export smoked red ale from Escobar, Argentina – a true Artisan ale!
Join us at Drink Me’s Issue No. 4 Party Tonight!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WAITING FOR ISSUE NO. 4?!
We know, we know! We’ve missed you, too. Let’s have a party, shall we? Yes. We’ve secured one of Mission’s newest clubs, a bevy of delicious drink sponsors (you are thirsty, aren’t you?), two amazing DJs and art by select Drink Me artists, plus we’ll have all-new Drink Me merchandise available. Did I mention there’s no cover charge? Well, there isn’t one!
RSVP and bring your friends, family and colleagues to help us celebrate our 4th issue, lovingly named The MacGyver Issue for September / October. Spread the word. Kindly RSVP – it only takes a second and secures your spot on the list!
$4 custom artisan cocktails
featuring one of the following:
La Pinta Pomegranate Tequila
(ri)1 Whiskey
Sagatiba Cachaca
Tempus Fugit Absinthe
$3 wine and beer specials from:
Bagrationi Sparkling Wine
Widmer Bros. Hefeweizen
Michael~David Winery
Just click here to RSVP, please: HECK YES! SIGN ME UP!
We’ve landed.
30 months in the making, and we’re rapidly approaching the magazine launch. It’s been a long and exciting road. Take some time to snoop around and enjoy. We’re giving you all the alcohol culture you could ever ask for, bottled up, ready to drink with a little tag that reads, “Drink Me.” We’ve landed somewhere near you in the rabbit hole. Welcome to our world…
by Annie Leibovitz. One of my favorite photographers
