Thanks to its terroir and the savoir faire of its people, France is the source of many quality cocktail ingredients like this verjus
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Verjus: What is it and Why to use it in Cocktails
Verjus might be what your cocktail game is missing…
Peruvian food and drink pairing at 11,700 ft
Perched at over 11,700 feet altitude above the Moray Inca ruins in the much more remote Sacred Valley, MIL is a major destination restaurant for dedicated foodies and drinkies.
Letter from the Editor: Time for seasonal transitions…
Technically it’s still winter in Paris. I’m even having some friends over for cassoulet this weekend! But, we’ve also had a warm snap, so it’s already starting to feel like spring. Meaning my mind is on seasonal transition in terms of food, drink and space. Today, I’m cooking a blended vegetable soup with local veggies […]
Letter from the Editor January 2018: New Year, New(ish) Outlook
Happy New Year, Cocktail Lovers! As January comes to a close, those of you doing Dry-uary are almost there – kudos! I don’t do a dry January. Though I did a dry February last year. This year I’ve got a big London weekend planned and will want to check out some good bars and restaurants. […]
Recommended Reading and Cocktail Party Conversation Starters Vol. 13
Welcome to this week’s roundup of interesting cocktail and spirits related articles plus a few fun bits of news just made for cocktail party conversation starters. Cocktail Reading Sustainable Cocktails Could Be the Next Big Trend in Bartending (Fortune) While sustainable practices are all that new in the food and drinks world, the bartending community […]
The World’s First Certified Fair Trade Spirit Brand Offers More Rum Choices
Quick Take: Fair Trade Certified spirits brand, FAIR, has added two new options to its range with a Muscavado Sugar rum and Paraguay Rum XO. Given their French heritage and ethical practices, it seems only natural to highlight them in our Eco-bar series. The Fair Trade Certified spirits brand, FAIR, continues to grow, adding two […]
Recommended Reading and Cocktail Party Conversation Starters Vol. 9
Welcome to this week’s roundup of interesting cocktail and spirits related articles plus a few fun bits of news just made for cocktail party conversation starters. Cocktail Reading Promoting Wellness in the Drinks Industry (SevenFiftyDaily via Rocky Yeh’s Twitter feed) Plenty of pros in the drinks industry are moving away from the “work hard, play […]
Recommended Reading & Cocktail Party Conversation Starters Vol. 8
Welcome to this week’s roundup of interesting cocktail and spirits related articles plus a few fun bits of news just made for cocktail party conversation starters. Reading Roundup Making Sustainable Cocktails at Home (imbibe) Although bars are making sustainability a focus, going green can start at home. Imbibe shares some ideas and tips for more […]
Bombay is Making Big Brand Gin More Sustainable
This article is part of a new 52 Martinis series, “Eco-bar”, where we highlight brands and bars that are employing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. As going greener becomes a bigger (and more critical!) trend, more spirits brands are getting on board with sustainable practices. Bombay has made some impressive efforts to minimize negative environmental […]
