cocktails

Bright Idea: Wine Punts

Bright Idea: Wine Punts

Many of life’s big moments are marked by a great bottle of wine (or two).
For the nostalgic, you can now cherish the memory even further by sending
those special bottles to Wine Punts who will transform them into unique
drinking glasses.

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How to Open a Champagne Bottle

How to Open a Champagne Bottle

No other drink seems better suited to a celebration than Champagne, but when those special moments arrive, you’ll want to make sure that the Champagne is chilled to just the right temperature and, when the bottle is opened, there’s no overflow.

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Try Something New with a Horizontal Wine Tasting

Try Something New with a Horizontal Wine Tasting

Given the economic climate these days, opting to stay home more versus going out to restaurants seems to be the norm. There are still some really fun and creative ways to learn about and enjoy wine, nonetheless.

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How to Host a Barware Bridal Shower!

How to Host a Barware Bridal Shower!

Tired of attending the same-old bridal or baby showers? Where you sit around, drinking tea, eating crumpets, and watch someone open gifts? So were we. :)

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How to Start a Wine Tasting Group

How to Start a Wine Tasting Group

One of the many silver linings of this macro-economic climate is that it’s inspiring many of us to spend more time at home. And re-engage old hobbies or pick up new ones

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Five Tips on How to Pick your Wedding Wine While Staying within Your Wedding Budget

Five Tips on How to Pick your Wedding Wine While Staying within Your Wedding Budget

Man oh man are these economic times harrowing- talk about inspiration for a glass of wine. But the doozy of the economic climate shouldn’t but a damper on your wedding planning if you’re moving forward with your awesome celebration this year.

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Five Tips for Starting Your Wine Cellar

Five Tips for Starting Your Wine Cellar

When starting your life together as newlyweds, what better way to begin your married life with “date night” over a bottle of wine? By starting your future with a new, shared hobby: wine tasting?

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Thanksgiving Wines: The 1-2-3’s for perfect pairings with your Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving Wines:  The 1-2-3’s for perfect pairings with your Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is a time for family and for giving thanks. Here are your wine 1-2-3’s for this year’s Thanksgiving fest.

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How to Serve Wine like a Pro

How to Serve Wine like a Pro

Anyone can serve wine like a professional sommelier. Like any “home improvement,” there are simply a few steps you will need to follow.

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Perfect Wines for Your Dinner Party

Perfect Wines for Your Dinner Party

Dinner parties. They’re fun to attend,but a pain to plan. Try these four wine mantras to make planning your next dinner party a little easier.

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Party Foul: Serving Drinks in Incorrect Glasses

Party Foul: Serving Drinks in Incorrect Glasses

I recently attended a very crowded party where the caterers ran out of clean serving glasses. When I went to order a second beer, the bartender — to my dismay — poured it into a champagne flute.

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Start a Wine Journal

Start a Wine Journal

If you’re looking for a great way to learn more about wine, consider investing in a wine journal. My sister gave me a lovely leather-bound journal for Christmas. Part resource and part journal, this book is organized by varietal.

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How to Stock a Bar Like a Pro

How to Stock a Bar Like a Pro

To ensure an easygoing atmosphere, set a drink menu in the same spirit. In other words, have a few good wines on hand in addition to nonalcoholic options and a standout cocktail or two, such as a specialty martini or sangria.

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Ol’ Lucy Blue Eyes

Ol’ Lucy Blue Eyes

The infamous drink of artists and writers in 19th century Paris is now back in vogue with original cocktail recipes appearing on the chicest cocktail menus in town. Try this blueberry and ginger infused version of The Green Fairy at chef Laurent Tourondel’s BLT Steak.

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Vanilla Bourbon

Vanilla Bourbon

Be transported to exotic Africa with an original cocktail inspired by Madagascar natural vanilla. Created by mixologist Aisha Sharpe of Contemporary Cocktails, the recipe features a unique blend of African tamarind and bourbon.

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Diamonds and Pearls

Diamonds and Pearls

An ode to a favorite Prince song, this opulent cocktail made with Hendrick’s Gin and rich purple blackberries can be found on the menu at the chic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York.

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