Aperol originated in Padua, Italy and while it was originally created in 1919, it did not become successful until after World War II. This Italian aperitif is made of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. In 2007, Wine Enthusiast rated Aperol in its 90-95 point category, along with receiving double …
Gold has forever represented value to humans, so its no surprise at some point we figured out how to stick it in our drinks and tasting to seeing and feeling its immutable appeal. Here’s five drinks glittering with gold in the very liquid, so find one to your liking, …
National Vodka Day went into the works about 10 years ago, and it’s still going strong. Initially taking a leaf from the greeting card industry, the holiday was created to enable marketing campaigns and boost category sales for vodka brands looking for a clever way to increase sales. Albeit a …
The vodka category has a lot to celebrate. 2019 saw another year of solid growth, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS), and consumers are continuing to trade up to premium brands like Ketel One. October 4th is the agreed-upon non-official date in America to celebrate National Vodka Day so …
Yes, we’re rating weed! Weed Cellars to be exact. This impressive portfolio of wines comes from a new label specifically created to bridge the gap between alcohol and cannabis. Now, doesn’t that seem obvious? There’s no actual cannabis content in the wine so you can purchase this brand anywhere with …
Apologue says it’s making the world’s highest-quality saffron accessible to bartenders and at-home cocktail enthusiasts with the release of its newest expression. The intensely bright yellow-orange saffron liqueur is complemented by a blend of Middle Eastern fruits, roots, herbs and spices, transforming this complex flavor into a cocktail game changer. …
Emmy Season is upcoming (September 22nd), and although we all know Game of Thrones, which has been nominated for a record 32 awards, will sweep the show, there are still some other nominees not so certain. The point is we don’t want our Drink Me readers missing out on the …
Think white wine is confined to summer sipping? Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters is here to change the game. Aged in ex-tequila barrels, 2016 Cooper & Thief Sauvignon Blanc is a crowd-pleasing, cocktail-friendly choice that transcends seasons when served in a chic ceramic set. Always experimenting, Cooper & Thief tapped revered …
The Santa Ynez Valley will celebrate the bounty of the region in a fresh, unique way with the inaugural Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, a four-day experiential event scheduled for October 17-20, 2019. The event will be an immersive experience designed to serve as an introduction to the food, …
Twang, a family-owned salts and seasonings company based in San Antonio, Texas just launched its first liquid product, Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix, a seven-vegetable blend from the Treviño family recipe. Micheladas – or the Mexican cousin of the Bloody Mary – are commonly enjoyed as a ‘hair of the …
September is National Organic Month, and one of America’s best known mixologists, Kailee Gielgens has rounded-up 6 easy-to-create cocktails to help Drink Me readers mark the occasion properly, along with some invaluable tips on how to move to a more organic cocktail-diet year round. Tip No.1: Less Is More Just …
Flaviar and WhistlePig Rye Whiskey have joined forces with four top chefs to release WhistlePig X Flaviar Chef’s Blend 2019 to be sold exclusively via Flaviar.com. The four chefs who helped create WhistlePig X Flaviar Chef’s Blend 2019 are Michael Gulotta of MOPHO/Maypop fame in New Orleans; Jamie Malone from …