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.
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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 […]
Paris Cocktail Week 2018 Celebrates the Greening of the Paris Bar Scene
Happy 2018! You may have made it through the holiday hustle and bustle, but don’t put away your party shoes just yet! With January comes the 4th annual Paris Cocktail Week, which means you’ve got another eight days of fun to look forward to. Running from 20 – 27 January 2018, PCW18 showcases over 150 […]
Sustainable Spirits Company Ups the Bulk Booze Game with Boxer Gin
Sustainable Spirit Company was founded in 2012 (originally under the name Green Box Drinks) specializing in environmentally friendly spirits. One of the ways they are making spirits greener is with their Eco-Pouches: 2.8 L polylaminate bags used to refill their branded bottles indefinitely. That means that just one glass bottle essentially turns into a bottomless […]
