booze news

• Winter is coming. And that’s why goldfish know how to turn carbs into alcohol.
• Using math to make cocktails…delicious.
• If you only have 48 hours in Champagne, well, aren’t you lucky. Here’s where to go.
• Why is your bar is ditching plastic straws?
• Older rum is not always better… OR older!
• Oh thank god, now women have a beer to call our own. *facepalm*
• DON’T DRINK THIS VODKA. It’s not really vodka, and oh yeah, it can KILL YOU.
• You bought all those bitters…now what do you do with them?
• I’m quite partial to weirdo whiskey. Here’s a few to try.
• And finally, this week’s rosé news: you can drink it out of a pouch because you wish you were 12 again.

• This week’s booze science is actual science for once: booze in spaaaaaaccceeee.
• And look! More real science that can tell you if that expensive bottle of whiskey really is what the label says it is.
• Why aren’t Prosecco Doughnuts already a thing?!
• WARNING WARNING COPPER MUGS CAN KILL YOU.
• The real history of Jack Daniels distilling started with a slave, and also… Jack Daniels was a real person?
• I thought we were all in agreement screw top wine is totally fine?
• I’m calling it: orange wine, sherbet, peaches…it’s all going to replace rosé soon.
• I’m seconding Wondrich here in that a good jukebox is key at a dive bar.
• Beer made with fried chicken… Ok, sure. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
• And finally, I made some cocktail art last week and wrote about where I think cocktails and social media are going.

• Rosé wine and millennial pink are just the dusty rose of the ’80s come back to haunt us.
• So now it’s about time we turn to goth wine; or rather Black Chardonnay.
• Everyone’s talking about the Queen of England drinking 4 cocktails a day and I’m like… psst, a glass of wine doesn’t count.
• Missed TOTC this year? Here’s 3 trends from A Bar Above.
• Start making the G&T the Spanish way…with big ostentatious glassware.
• Want to start a wine collection: don’t do this!
• You’re going to want to take some shots from an Italian shot glass if you have the choice.
• Guys, it’s totally fine that Anthony Bourdain drinks his whiskey with ice.
• This week’s booze science news: smelling wine is good for your brain.
• And finally, go home squirrel you’re drunk.

• First, one more reason to pay attention to what the current administration is doing: because it can seriously hurt your BOURBON.
• So, if that’s the case, you better get your hands on these Pappy-alternative whiskies while you can.
• And when that’s all gone, start educating yourself on Cuban rum.
• Or not. There’s always the mystery of sour beer.
• FYI, you will not live longer drinking gin with motorcycle parts in it. You will just be poorer.
• Don’t be intimidated by making tiki cocktails for a party at home. Follow these easy steps!
• But seriously, if that’s too intimidating just go visit these Tiki bars this summer instead.
• In Los Angeles, the tequila flows from our bubblers, water fountains, drinking fountains...
• I hope you’re putting tiny clothespins on all your cocktails, because: TREND ALERT.
• And finally, we’re all watching the craft cocktail movement spiral into sameness. When do we step aside?

 

• First, I wrote a twitter thought thread about the difference between makers and influencers and it’s included here because I write about cocktails.
• Tales of the Cocktail happened and you can read about all the fun other people had in that muggy, jungle heat.
• Getting lignin with it: the complicated science of aging spirits.
• Extra sugar, extra salt. Extra oil and msg: umami in cocktails.
• Time to get ambitious with your cocktail party: build a champagne tower.
• Drones are the new workers in vineyards today. And so much more.
• Don’t get dehydrated when you’re out drinking! Play this number game!
• You can thank an early 20th century woman for the cocktail party of today.
• The inevitable: 4:20 cocktail menus begin in California if that’s your thang.
• And lastly, it’s National Tequila Day today and we’ve got PLENTY of tequila recipes for you to choose from.

 

• This Wednesday is the last day to nominate your favorite blogs for the Saveur Best Blog Awards. If you’re into us, please consider putting in a nice word.
• The good news: retail boozy ice cream. The bad news: you need to travel to Canada to get it.
• Need wine on the cheap? Here’s a few bottles under $15 to try.
• Are award shows ruining bars? (Not blogs. Awards are not ruining blogs. Please see above.)
• Who knows what booze you’ll find in the walls of New Jersey historical properties??
• Curious about Japanese whisky? Try these bottles!
• Road tripping this summer? Find each state’s favorite beers here!
• Underwood gave us the canned wine. And now… wine coolers? I’ll take one!
• Break out the blender, here’s 11 frozen cocktails to make this summer.
• And finally, a reminder to drink your daily shot of whiskey if you want to live to 100.

 

• First, Saveur has opened up nominations for their Best Blog awards and I’m hoping you all can help me get nominated for the FOURTH year in a row… so I can lose again. I’m calling this my Always the Bridesmaid Never the Saveur Bride campaign.
• Second, I’ve had many of you ask about these cocktail picks I’ve posted on Instagram so here you go!

Ok, now onto some news…

• Looking for some summery ways to get your bourbon on? Try these cocktails.
• If you plan on cracking open some beers, you might want to pass on these.
• However, you DO NOT want to pass on these dressed up canned cocktails. I’m very into this trend right now.
• If insanity is an ingredient in your cocktail, try these candy drinks.
• Flavored malt beverages are apparently what everyone wants to drink this summer. Zima anyone?
• What rums to drink, via Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago.
• Are you having a Spritz or a Spritzer this summer? Make sure you know the difference.
• And finally, this week’s rosé news: you can wear it on your face!

 

• India needs a few distillery cats to stop all the rats from DRINKING THEIR BOOZE.
• Do you have your summer bar bucket list yet? Here’s a few to add to it.
• Hello? I’d like to hire a relaxed Italian dinner party please.
• One- I don’t think this is the most expensive cocktail ever. Two-  please don’t put caviar in my cocktail. Like, ever.
• Go ahead, drink red wine all summer long.
• Or just go for a bottle of Rosé. Not just any Rosé though, THESE bottles.
• And then you can WINE. All the time.
• There’s actually been more than one Great Molasses Disaster at a distillery.
• There is now a TIKI COCKTAIL SUBSCRIPTION BOX!
• And finally, Russia- please stop with the supermarket drinking contests. Just, stop already.

• No way frosé! It’s time for frozen Negroni cocktails!
• But, um, yeah, just so we’re clear, I’ve been telling you guys to drink a frozen Negroni for awhile now.
• Get a nice cold can of … Gin & Tonics? You can now. Would you guys drink it?
• Heading out to Palm Springs this summer? (You’re very brave with that heat) Here’s where to drink!
• Did you forget to get Dad a gift? Better late than never.
• You put the coffee in the booze and you drink it all up...
• Grant Achatz. A reason for us to head to NYC for a trip.
• Are you… Amari curious? Here’s a ranking to find the right flavor for you.
• If you are a lazy B, there’s some cocktail videos you should watch.
• And finally, if you’re looking for a great cocktail read, check out these 25 cocktails sites recommended by Crafty Bartending (we’re #4!)!!

 

• Low proof Tiki Cocktails! Sure, I’ll try anything once.
• If you’re not all Negroni’d out from last week’s #NegroniWeek, then here a few variations to try from bartenders around the country.
• Rosé drive thrus exist now (if you’re in the Hamptons).
• Summer’s coming. So you all should be large batching drinks now.
• 25 of the most important bourbons (says Food & Wine).
• This D.C. bar was making sure everyone was getting LIT during the Comey testimony.
• You’re going to want to be in Ireland June 25 through July 1st for this G&T festival.
• California might be able to party a lot later soon!
• Here’s a quick guide to stocking your home bar depending on your budget $$$$.
• And finally, a peacock destroying a liquor store. Happy Monday.