2006 Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet Coteaux du Languedoc

That’s a big mouth of a name for a $10 wine, ain’t it? That’s a big mouth of a name for a $10 wine, ain’t it? Hugues Beaulieu brings us this picpoul from the Languedoc region of France, an area best known for its reds but with... 

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Cucumber Gimlet

This wasn’t my first cucumber-infused gin cocktail recipe, but it was so good it had to be the first I posted. The gimlet is a fine drink—particularly when not made with Rose’s syrup—but I often want something more refreshing,... 

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Cucumber-Infused Gin

Cucumber and gin are a great pairing, a refreshing, almost relaxing combination perfect for the warmer months. Cucumber and gin are a great pairing, a refreshing, almost relaxing combination perfect for the warmer months. This recipe prepares a three-day... 

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The Evans Gambit Cocktail

I call this cocktail The Evans Gambit , after the chess move of the same name . The Evans Gambit Cocktail Makes 1 drink I call this cocktail The Evans Gambit, after the chess move of the same name. The Evans Gambit Cocktail Makes 1 drink. Ingredients: 1.5... 

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Cocktails with Passoa

One of my new bottle is great black bottle of Passoa Passion Fruit liqueur. One of my new bottle is great black bottle of Passoa Passion Fruit liqueur. Passoa Passion Fruit liqueur is modern creature of Remy-Cointreau Company. It was launched 1986... 

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The Right Honorable Winston Cocktail

I call this cocktail The Right Honorable Winston . I call this cocktail The Right Honorable Winston. With a nod to the prime minister, make this cocktail with Plymouth Gin. My recipe for pomegranate molasses yields the perfect amount of sweetness for... 

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Lynchburg Lemonade

This cocktail is rare chance to use Tennessee whiskey. Jack Daniels is U.S. single-malt whiskey distilled from corn mash with rye (used sour mash technology) and filtered through charcoal. This cocktail is rare chance to use Tennessee whiskey. Jack... 

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Our Favorite Rum Cocktails

Stir it up with one — or more — of our hands-down favorite rum-based drinks. Stir it up with one — or more — of our hands-down favorite rum-based drinks. VIA: Our Favorite Rum Cocktails ... 

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Pernod Ricard Reorganises Wine and Champagne Unit

Pernod Ricard USA announces that Lauren Simkin, a veteran of the U.S. fine wine industry, has been appointed General Manager, Pernod Ricard USA Wines & Champagnes. Ms. Pernod Ricard USA announces that Lauren Simkin, a veteran of the U.S. fine wine... 

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Mother’s Day Drink Recipe: The Pomosa

The mimosa has long been a standard accompaniment to Mother’s Day breakfasts and brunches. Why not up the ante with pink champagne and pomegranate vodka? A fun (and pretty) twist on the citrusy drink, pomegranate vodka lends?notes of red fruit... 

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