Cocktails and vermin, anyone? From the crazy f*@#s at The San Francisco Dungeon who brought you the inexplicably popular Rat Café comes the next iteration of what the Department of Public Health will “allow”: Rat Bar. Journey into the dark place where live rats run free and the booze flows …
Yes, the weather is insane. I’m writing this from Los Angeles where it’s 56 degrees Fahrenheit, raining and windy. But this is Drink Me Magazine guys, and we “always” look on the bright side of…well, cocktails. In your heart and mind it is summer already, so cast off those woolly …
A good cocktail may seem like a dime a dozen nowadays. So, at Second Best Detroit, how a drink is served is just as important as what’s inside. Today, we’re taking a look behind the bar with Second Best Beverage Director Will Lee: Second Best’s beverage program is largely influenced …
Cold Drinks, a lush and mysterious Scotch-centric bar evoking the sensuous exoticism of Old Shanghai, hidden on the second floor of China Live, just announced a new menu featuring light bites serving items nightly starting at 5:30 p.m. inspired by modern Chinese cuisine, and new exciting cocktails. Inspired by San …
Designed by the Director of Food and Beverage Sarah Brown, the Sheraton Maui Blend by Maker’s Mark is a combination of 10 different finishing staves. The resort’s signature Maker’s Mark bourbon is blended from Baked American Pure 2, Seared French Cuvee, French Roasted Mocha and Toasted French Spice, and then …
Pictured above: Mat Sapp, The Henry Celebrating timeless American style, The Henry West Hollywood is a go-to spot from coffee to cocktails with a little something for everyone. On weekends, they create an especially fun brunch atmosphere with their festive tableside Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar cart. The bar cart …
Memorial Day is upon us and at Drink Me that means a sincere and honorable nod to our fallen. It is then, like all occasions, a reason to explore new cocktails. We’ve listed bars from around the country for our national audience, so if you can, find your way to …
As a beverage category you might be surprised to know that 2017 saw 420 billion liters of bottled water by volume sold globally, worth a staggering $194 billion. As a judge at the Global Bottled Water Congress and Awards, organized by Zenith Global, based out of Bath, England, I know …
Maybe you’re a brown spirits person, maybe you’re not. Either way, you will likely fall in love with Balcones Bourbon once you mix up these amazing cocktails sent to Drink Me Magazine straight from the distillery. Blackberry Bourbon Smash Muddle 4 Blackberries, 3 Lemon Wedges and .5 oz Rich Demerara …
Kansas City-based J. Rieger & Co. has announced several key additions to its hospitality management team, as well as details about their new spirits destination experience. The distillery space will expand to 60,000 square-feet in Kansas City’s historic Electric Park neighborhood, allowing the team to complement their increased production capacity …
Cavit Collection is celebrating National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17th with special limited-time Pinot Grigio cannolis. Cavit is partnering with Kannoli Kraze from May 17-June 16 to offer custom-made desserts to mark the holiday. Wine lovers can choose from three different delicious twists on the classic Italian pastry, a …
At Las Vegas casinos, it is common for the players to get free drinks when you gamble. One doesn’t have to be a high roller or VIP to qualify for this free perk. All you have to do is show proper behavior and tip your waitress for the trouble. Even …
Chartreuse Day is on May 16 – a date chosen in honor of the year (1605 … 16.05 … 05/16). The liqueur was originally given to Chartreuse monks but now God has bestowed this lively libation on us laypeople also. The beverage teams at Watchman’s Seafood and Spirits (Atlanta), Grey …
Wine: Chateau Tour des Termes 2012 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2023 Copious tobacco, cedar, and graphite aromas are joined by dark currants and violets, and turn to a palate bright with acid and anchored by cherry skin and mineral, as well as red and darker currants.
Wine: Chateau Poujeaux Moulis-en-Medoc 2010 Score: 91 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2019 Gorgeous nose, with lifted aromatics yet still somehow anchored. Aromas of sandalwood, balsamic, dark currants and black raspberries, melted black licorice, and a hint of Indian-spiced meat. On the palate, this is lively yet clearly at the end of its …
Wine: Les Hauts de Smith Bordeaux Rosé 2014 Score: 89 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Lovely raspberry and wild strawberry notes on the nose, with a hint of minerality that is echoed on the palate, as is that red-berry fruit. At nearly three years of age, there is a savory …