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Enjoy A Summer Sunset Cocktail With Tanqueray

I know that many people, myself included, enjoy when the fall comes around. Yet deep down you have to admit it is hard to say good-bye to the summer. Yes, football is back and there is pumpkin scented everything, but some of the summer activities will surely be missed.

Labor Day is considered as the unofficial end of summer, but that is not cool. There are still plenty of days of the summer to enjoy. So don’t pack up the grill just yet. Before all the leaves fall off the trees there is still time to enjoy the summer.

Thankfully the good folks at Tanqueray challenged me to make a summer cocktail to celebrate the end of summer. I came up with the Summer Sunset using Tanqueray No. Ten Gin. I wanted to use some yellow and orange colors in the drink to showcase the colors of the sun and summer. So heat up the grill and cook some burgers while you are watching the games on TV with friends. Pass around the Summer Sunset to your friends so you all can say good-bye to summer in a proper way.

For more fantastic cocktail recipes go to thebar.com!

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Tanqueray No. Ten Gin

1.0 oz Cranberry Lime seltzer

.75 oz Orange juice

1 lime wedge

Ice

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together in an old fashioned glass. Add ice and stir ingredients until the cocktail is properly mixed. Add a lime wedge on the edge of the glass.

Sep 15th

Posted by Art Eddy III in Lifestyle

Enjoy A Wicked Fruit Punch

The good folks as PIEHOLE Whiskey challenged me to make up a new cocktail. I would have to use one of their three flavored whiskeys and two of the following ingredients, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, marshmallows, pumpkin, whipped cream, walnuts, raisins, and apple cider. This was my first time getting to taste these whiskeys and they were all fantastic.

For those who don’t know the PIEHOLE’s three varieties of whiskey are cherry pie, apple pie, and pecan pie. For the challenge I went with the cherry pie flavor whiskey. When I looked over the list of the different ingredients I immediately knew that I was going to go for a fruity concoction. So with that in mind I was looking to use cranberry sauce and apple cider.

Along with the cherry pie whiskey, cranberry sauce, and apple cider I also used ginger ale, cranberry juice, and a lime. I call this drink “Wicked Fruit Punch.” Below is the ingredient list as well as the directions you can follow to my cocktail. Plus I added some other recipes that you should try as well. Just make sure you try mine first!

Cheers and enjoy responsibly.

Wicked Fruit Punch

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. of PIEHOLE Cherry Whiskey

1.0 oz. of cranberry juice

1.0 oz. of apple cider

1.0 oz. of ginger ale

¼ cup of cranberry sauce

1 lime wedge

Directions:

Take the ¼ cup of cranberry sauce and blend it really well. Once it is near liquid form place the sauce in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Next pour the PIEHOLE Cherry Whiskey, ginger ale, apple cider, and cranberry juice in another cup. Add some ice and shake up those ingredients. Pour that mixture into the old-fashioned glass with the cranberry sauce on the bottom. Add a lime wedge on the lip of the glass and circle it around the entire glass. Enjoy!

Check out other fine recipes from PIEHOLE Whiskey

Just Like Ma’s

1.25 oz. Piehole Apple Pie

.25 oz. Stirrings Ginger Flavored Liqueur

1 dash of angostura bitters

Splash of sour mix

Glassware: Shot glass

Directions: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into a shot glass.

Apple Pie Sour

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Piehole Apple Pie

1.25 oz. sour mix

Splash of orange juice

Lemon wedges

Glass: Collins Glass

Directions: Add ingredients to an ice-filled mixing tin. Squeeze a lemon wedge into the tin. Shake and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Dec 13th

Posted by Art Eddy III in Lifestyle

Celebrate World Whisky Day‏

Saturday, May 17^th is a very special day. It is a day to celebrate the spirit of whisky. That Saturday is known as World Whisky Day. Now more than ever with the growing popularity of whisky, this day becomes more relevant each year. Whether it’s enjoying the liquid on the rocks or mixing it in a classic or modern cocktail, fans are continually finding ways to incorporate whisky into their drinks. Plus here is a little fun fact for you! Whisky consumption has risen 5% in the last year.

With that said, we wanted to share some of the best whiskies and cocktails for you to enjoy on the day of whisky appreciation. From Bulleit Rye Manhattans to the Manitoba you will find a great cocktail recipe below. Looking for a great cocktail for the summer, try the No. 1 Cooler.

So to those who will celebrate with us on World Whisky Day we say, “Cheers!” And as always please enjoy responsibly.

Manitoba

1.5 oz. Crown Royal Maple Whisky

.75 oz. Lemon Juice

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

Top with Ginger Beer

Directions: Shake & strain into a highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Bulleit Rye Manhattan

1 oz. Bulleit Rye

.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth

3 dashes of Aromatic Bitters

Directions: Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a cherry.

No. 1 Cooler

1.5 oz. George Dickel No. 1

.75 oz. Lime Juice

.75 oz. Simple Syrup

3 Slices of Cucumbers

6 Mint leaves

Pinch of Salt

Directions: Stir all ingredients and strain into old fashioned glass over ice. Finish with mint leaves and pinch of salt.

George Dickel Rye

George Dickel Rye is a straight rye small-batch whisky, offering a 95% rye mash whiskey. Perfect for cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan. 90 proof, Suggested Retail Price $24.99.

May 6th

Posted by Art Eddy III in Lifestyle

George Dickel Whisky Introduces George Dickel No. 1

As we enter 2014 George Dickel Whisky introduces a new spirit to their great beverage line. It is called George Dickel No. 1. It uses their “Foundation Recipe” that has been a staple in some of their whiskies including No. 8, No. 12, and their Barrel Select. This unaged whisky is handcrafted from grains and water from the Cascade Spring. Then it goes through their signature Chill Charcoal Mellowing process that gives the whisky a soft, smooth finish. Some whisky fans think that using the Chill Charcoal Method in the mellowing process makes it perfect for the wintertime.

No. 1 is 91-proof, which is 45.5 % ABV and has a clear appearance. When I took a sniff I found that it had a soft smell and wasn’t overbearing. I also took in hints of raw grain. As for the taste, well it is very smooth with a sweet corn flavor.

Whether you like to enjoy your whisky neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a cocktail, the No.1 could become one of your all-time favorites. When I tried the No. 1 I was extremely pleased with the taste and finish. It just came out on the market and has a suggested retail price of $21.99 for a 750 ml bottle. Below I added some cocktail recipes that work really well with George Dickel No. 1.

Dale DeGroff’s Holiday Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

1.25 oz George Dickel No. 1

1 dash DeGroff’s Pimento Bitters

0.25 oz Dale’s Cherry Liqueur

0.5 oz Simple syrup

2 orange slices

2 cherries

Directions: Muddle a cherry and orange slice with the syrup and liqueur and the dash of bitters in a bar mixing glass. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass. Add the whisky and ice and stir Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Mr. Loveless

Ingredients:

1 oz. George Dickel No. 1

1 oz. sweet vermouth

0.2 oz. maraschino liqueur

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Directions: Stir all ingredients and strain into old fashioned glass over ice. Finish with lemon wheel.

Southern Spritz

Ingredients:

1 oz. George Dickel No. 1

0.25 oz. Italian aperitif bitter

0.5 oz. lemon juice

0.5 oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey & hot water)

2 dashes orange bitters

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Top with 3 oz. dry sparkling wine. Garnish with orange twist.

Tennessee Roots

Ingredients:

1.33 oz. George Dickel No. 1

0.33 oz. lemon juice

0.33 oz. simple syrup

0.33 oz. pineapple juice

Directions: Shake all ingredients and strain over ice into old fashioned glass. Top with 1 oz. ginger beer. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Jan 13th

Posted by Art Eddy III in Lifestyle

Modelo Especial Chelada – The Kick-Ass Mexican Cocktail

Modelo Especial is embracing its Mexican authenticity this fall, by introducing a drink with traditional Mexican ingredients, Modelo Especial Chelada.

The specially-brewed “cerveza preparada” serves up an authentic blend of Modelo Especial with the refreshing flavors of tomato, salt and lime in a ready-to-enjoy 24 oz. can. The recipe was carefully crafted to deliver a true Mexican Chelada taste with the convenience consumers are seeking.

“Quality, authenticity and well-balanced flavor are equities of the Modelo Especial brand, and those characteristics are reflected in this new Chelada recipe,” said Jim Sabia, chief marketing officer for Crown Imports, exclusive U.S. importer of Modelo Especial Chelada. “The Modelo Especial Chelada is a delicious, ready-to-drink cerveza preparada that meets our consumers’ thirst for an invigorating, authentic Chelada.”

The ready-to-serve can is perfect for a variety of occasions, from kick-starting the evening after a hard day’s work to backyard barbeques or simply relaxing with friends at home. As the only Chelada made “Especial,” Modelo Especial Chelada inspires new drinking occasions for consumers seeking quality and authenticity from a trusted Mexican import brand.

The Modelo Especial Chelada will be made available at retail locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Chicago in October. Modelo Especial Chelada is scheduled for national release in the first quarter of 2014.

Nov 13th

Posted by Art Eddy III in Lifestyle

Football Food Guaranteed to Score Big With Your Friends

It is BACK! Football Season! Since the final play of the Super Bowl last February, football fans have been waiting for their favorite team to take the field. From tailgating, to fantasy league, to that amazing play that moves the chains, there’s nothing not to love about the start of football season, and we have plenty of suggestions to help you enjoy it.

This season, whether on the sidelines or cheering from home, why not kick your game day ritual up a notch with Booker’s Bourbon? Booker’s is one of the only bourbons available that is bottled straight-from-the-barrel, uncut and unfiltered. This super-premium bourbon was hand crafted by Booker Noe, grandson of legendary whiskey distiller Jim Beam, and is one of the first-ever small batch bourbons. What better way to celebrate your favorite team’s victory – or mourn their heartbreaking defeat – than with a one-of-a-kind, luxury spirit that is sure to kick your party to the next level?

For those of you who want to fight that Autumn chill while tailgating, Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey has a cocktail fit for the gridiron: the Kilbeggan® Tailgater’s Toddy. Whether you’re grilling outside the stadium or kicking your feet up at home, the Tailgater’s Toddy will warm you up on game day.

If your tailgate includes something warm on the grill, Celebrity Chef Michael Symon and Knob Creek® Bourbon have teamed up to create a special full-flavored recipe – the Bratwurst & Kielbasa in a Knob Creek Rye Jalapeno Beer Broth – that uses three longstanding tailgating treasures in one recipe: brats, bourbon and beer. Chef Symon also created the Knob Creek® Bourbon Big & Stout – a great mix of bourbon and beer that is great company for those brats!

BRATWURST & KIELBASA IN A KNOB CREEK® RYE JALAPENO BEER BROTH

RECIPE BY CELEBRITY CHEF MICHAEL SYMON
Recipe Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:
12 Bratwurst
2 Jalapenos Split
1 Red Onion Halved
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tablespoons of Your Favorite White Ale
8 oz. Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey

PREPARATION:
1. Bring jalapenos, red onion, garlic, bay leaves white ale and Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey to a boil in a large sauce pot
2. Remove broth from heat and add Bratwurst
3. Leave Bratwurst in liquid for from 15 minutes to one hour
4. Remove bratwurst and char on grill

KNOB CREEK® BOURBON BIG AND STOUT
RECIPE BY CELEBRITY CHEF MICHAEL SYMON