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 …

Not prepared for Sunday? No worries. We got you! Here are four solutions to your one problem. Mom loves wine. You love ordering stuff online. Done! White and Red Wine Duo; $49.99 Delight the wine lover on your list with a bottle of refreshing white and a bottle of complex …

Founders Brewing Co. has announced Mucho Lupu as the next release in the Mothership Series. Brewed in the spirit of juicy IPAs, Mucho Lupu features four types of American hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Simcoe and Amarillo. Dry–hopped with traditional hop pellets together with cryo powder, an innovative hop product that separates …

Instead of a dozen roses this Sunday, opt for a few of these dozen cocktails we’ve sourced for dear old mum. Bin the slippers and tacky ornaments. Take her out, or sit her down, but get some cocktails in her because, after all, she drinks because of you. For the …

If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are pretty much the starting and ending point, for all things Zin produced in the Lodi region. The pioneering brand comes from a fifth-generation family grape-growers under the Oak Ridge umbrella. For those …

(Four minute read) The time for barbeques and gatherings has arrived, or at least is fast approaching depending upon what part of the country you’re in. Pairing simple foods with wine is always hard. The easiest meals to assemble often pack a punch on the flavor scale, yet can be …

It’s Mother’s Day soon, and for the love of all that is decent in the world please don’t get her more ornamental nonsense to clutter her house, or a scarf she is never, and I mean, “never” going to wear. As a mother of two, I can assure you we …

Mexican Zombie Just in time for spring break season, Zuma Las Vegas is introducing a twist on a tiki classic: Donn Beach’s iconic Zombie cocktail. Zuma’s Mexican Zombie uses three different agave spirits (Don Julio Blanco, Reposado and Mezcal) imparting a faint nutty flavor, while lit cinnamon sticks complete the …