Category: Tips from the pros
Tips For Cleaning Stemware At Home
The holidays are coming and most people will be entertaining more. It’s also time to break out the good stemware if you’ve been saving it for …
Pros Share Their Favorite Wines By The Glass
With people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, many opt for vino by the glass when they dine out. What …
What To Do About Crystals in Wine
If you’re a wine enthusiast and opened your share of bottles, chances are you’ve encountered some that contain tartrate crystals, either as a visible sediment at …
Fun With Fat-washing Spirits
If you’ve never had, or heard of, a fat-washed cocktail, the notion may seem a little strange at first. The technique, which involves infusing fat into …
Tips For Working With A Sommelier
Many people are intimidated at the thought of working with a sommelier in restaurants. That’s often because some believe that the somm’s primary job is to …
Oh Sherry: A Fresh Look At Fortified Wines
You may think of sherry as an old timey tipple or primarily something that chefs cook with. But sherry is highly versatile and ranges from bone …
Best Bets For Batched Cocktails
As we move from summer picnics and casual beach gatherings to fall events and holiday parties, it’s time to think about seasonal cocktails for a crowd. …
Ice, Ice, Baby
Whether shaken or stirred, cocktail ice is key to a drink’s temperature, dilution, flavor and presentation. The ice cubes from your freezer will work just fine, …