Author: Melissa Dowling
Meet The Mixologist: Jose Luis Betancur
Luis Betancur is beverage director at Boston-based Tuscan Brands, which includes seven restaurant concepts and two retail markets. A sommelier and a Chilean native who immigrated to …
7 Things To Know About Cognac
Cognac has been on a roll: The distilled wine spirit has been driving much of the increase in brandy/Cognac consumption in recent years. While many people …
Tipsy Flamingo
This refreshing pink drink from The Tipsy Flamingo in Miami uses a botanical flavored vodka.
Does Wine Really Breathe in Barrels?
Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks. But winemakers still use traditional oak barrels to refine and improve most premium red wines and some whites …
Celebrate Cinco With A Touch of Tajín
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican cuisine. The May 5th holiday, commemorating the day the Mexican army defeated the French …
Lavender Daisy
This pretty, pale purple cocktail from Lindens restaurant in New York uses both pisco and gin.
Tips For Pairing Sake Like A Pro
As with pairing food with wine, pairing sake has its nuances. The diversity of sake—including the various rice varietals, milling and distillation styles—can make for a complex beverage pairing. Japanese chef Masa Hamaya of …
Meet The Mixologist: Morgan Weber
Morgan Weber is a co-owner and beverage director of Agricole Hospitality, which includes the Miss Carousel cocktail bar and lounge in Houston, TX. What was your first job …
Good Day Sunshine
This refreshing tequila cocktail also incorporates limoncello and several liqueurs.
