30 Recommended Brands To Add To Your Home Bar In July 2021
Summer 2021 is now upon us. No matter whether you are still quarantining or regularly socializing in small groups, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy your home bar and imbibe. As someone regularly following trends within the food and beverage worlds, I can tell you that there is no shortage of interesting new offerings from top producers of wine, spirits and even non-alcoholic beverages.
In turn, below are 30 recommendations for readers of The Hype Magazine seeking some possible, quality-oriented — yet most of which cost-effective and value-oriented, in spite of that high level of quality — additions to their home bar, recipes and non-alcoholic options included, of course.
Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky x Real Oyster Cult
The partnership between Real Oyster Cult and Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky is billed as a “match made on the Isle of Skye in Scotland,” where the Talisker distillery sits on the rugged coast alongside an oyster farm. Its nearby waters offer the signature maritime and briny notes of Talisker, making it an ideal Scotch to pair with oysters. As an homage to its deep-rooted love of bivalves, Talisker has brought this signature pairing to people across the U.S. via a limited-edition kit available for purchase via Real Oyster Cult.
Each kit delivers a selection of farm-fresh, sustainable Atlantic Oysters carefully curated to complement the tasting notes of Talisker: the whisky’s iconic smokiness, pepper, and dried fruit flavors seduce the salt and sweet of the 3 bivalve varieties featured. The kits also contain all the accessories needed to shuck, slurp and sip through summer, including:
– 30 or 60 oysters (from East Beach Blonde of Ninigret Pond, RI, ROC Reserve in Duxbury, MA) and/or Real Oyster Cult’s very own farm La St. Simon in New Brunswick, Canada)
– Talisker Shucking Gloves
– 2 Whisky Droppers (for garnishing bivalves with a touch of Talisker)
– Oyster Pairings Guide
– 10 percent off code to purchase any Talisker bottle on Reserve Bar
Beyond pairing in flavor, Talisker and Real Oyster Cult share a deep respect for the sea and have individually committed to its preservation. Learn more about how Real Oyster Cult oysters help our oceans, and how Talisker is teaming up with Parley For The Oceans to preserve and protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world by 2023.
Talisker is also notably part of the “Scottish Whisky Expedition: Single Malt Tasting Experience,” as sold by ReserveBar for $74.99. This “experience” aims to offer your guests the chance to embark on a journey through Scotland via flavor with The Single Malts Tasting Experience. The pack also comes complete with 2 tasting glasses and is available nationwide wherever fine spirits are sold.
Chicago-based Atomic Brands was founded in 2006, launching a line of premium spirit-based cocktail beverages under the Monaco brand name in 2012. The company’s products combine a unique blend of actual distilled spirits (9 percent alcohol content per 12 oz. can) with high-quality ingredients to provide a unique craft and artisan cocktail experience in the convenience and accessibility of sustainable beverage cans. In turn, Monaco Cocktails is a leading line of premium ready-to-drink, spirit-based canned cocktails from Atomic Brands, and its latest canned offering is Tequila Sun Crush. Tequila Sun Crush combines agave tequila with delicious orange for a bright and bubbly mashup of flavors.
Per Don Deubler, CEO of Atomic Brands: “Agave tequila is a top-growing spirit, and we are thrilled to introduce a new RTD variety that taps into this booming interest for pre-mixed, tequila-based cocktails.” Continued Deubler: “We are delivering an all new canned cocktail experience with the launch of Tequila Sun Crush that builds off the strong momentum we’ve seen for our first tequila-based RTD, Tequila Lime Crush. Now with Tequila Sun Crush, we are marrying premium agave tequila with refreshing, on-trend orange flavor to bring a new and exciting option to market this summer to meet this increasing consumer demand.” Tequila Sun Crush joins Monaco Cocktails’ existing lineup of consumer-driven varieties, including: Citrus Rush, Tequila Lime Crush, Blue Crush, Cranberry, Mango Peach, Black Raspberry, Tropic Rush and Purple Crush.
As people continue to have BBQs, pool parties, park hangs and other outdoor socializing, SVEDKA Vodka Sodas have notably been billed as “the easiest canned cocktail, perfect for summer activities.” SVEDKA Vodka Sodas are made with bold flavor, real juice and are available in 3 delicious flavors with 8 percent ABV: Mango Pineapple (a tropical blend of ripe mango and juicy pineapple flavors that blend to create a mouth-watering, invigorating flavor), Black Cherry Lime (juicy, sweet black cherry and bright lime flavors come together to create the ultimate refreshing flavor) and Strawberry Lemonade (splash into flavor with a bright blend of lemonade flavor and sweet strawberry flavors). Undoubtedly these flavors ought to help you level up your warm weather days.
As rum approaches one of its most expansive renaissance in recent years, the Chairman’s Legacy brand was recently introduced to the United States market. The latest installment from a world-renowned portfolio is a tribute to the unforgettable late Laurie Barnard, the last founding family member to hold the “Chairman’s” position at St. Lucia Distillers and creator of the brand in 1999. Known by all as the “Father of Saint Lucian Rum,” Legacy is an homage to the powerhouse that was Barnard.
Here is a look at how to the make the cocktail known as “A New Legacy”:
Ingredients:
– 8 Mint Leaves
– 1/4 oz. Sugarcane Syrup
– 2 oz. Chairman’s Legacy Rum
– Julep Cup
– Ice
Method:
– Place mint and syrup in a Julep cup and lightly press to activate mint oil.
– Add rum and a handful of crushed ice.
– Stir lightly to chill.Top with aggressive amount of crushed ice and garnish with enthusiastic bouquet of fresh mint.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is a celebrated Vermont brewery, and I have had the pleasure of trying 4 of the brand’s offerings, which are allavailable throughout the brewery’s 9-state distribution area (VT, MA, CT, RI, PA, ME, NH, NY, NJ). Little Sip is the little cousin to Sip Of Sunshine IPA, featuring notes of grapefruit and pineapple and a 6.2 percent ABV. Sip Of Sunshine is packed with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas and delectable layers of hop flavor, offering an 8 percent ABV. Scrag Mountain Pils was inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style and has a 4.8 percent ABV. Super Session #5 was designed to be a light and refreshing beer with low alcohol, yet the full hop character of a Session IPA. All great stuff.
Founded as Prohibition Distillery in 2009, Do Good Spirits is located in the Catskill Mountains town of Roscoe, New York. Under the direction of Founder and Head Distiller Brian Facquet, the distillery produces an award-winning portfolio, including Bootlegger New York Craft Vodka, Bootlegger New York Craft Gin, Bootlegger New York Craft Bourbon and Beaverkill New York Craft Bourbon Cream. The Bootlegger New York Craft Barrel Aged Gin is its latest addition to the portfolio, as annoinced last month. It is available in limited quantities and can be purchased directly at Do Good Spirits’ tasting room or online in select markets at DoGoodSpirits.com for a suggested retail price of $55.00.
Perfect Hydration (pH) is billed as “the ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes.” Its proprietary 9-stage filtration and alkalizing process enables the brand to transform water from any supply into crisp, refreshing, pH Water. Recently the brand launched its premium, enhanced water in a 16 oz. recyclable aluminum can, aim to meet the growing demand for functionality, hydration and sustainability. Perfect Hydration’s 100-percent recyclable and domestically-sourced cans offer a new category entry point for consumers seeking alkaline water, which is reportedly the fastest-growing segment within water, outpacing sparkling water and private label water. As a bonus, these cans stack perfectly in your cooler to save space for hiking, picnics, beach days or any activities on the go.
Health-Ade Plus is a new adaptogen line from fan-favorite beverage brand Health-Ade. Health-Ade Plus combines the bubbly probiotic-filled goodness of classic kombucha enhanced with additional functional ingredients for an extra feel-good boost. It comes in 7 flavors: Beauty, Belly Reset, Chill, Energy, Happy, Hydrate and Immunity. In turn, there is a beverage for every mood, and you can enjoy on its own or mixed into a recipe. Meanwhile, Health-Ade’s latest kombucha is made with kiwi, strawberry, biotin and bamboo. Thus, there is something for everyone on the health spectrum when it comes to Health-Ade offerings. Health-Ade Plus is available at Health-Ade.com and Whole Foods Market at $46.80 per 12-pack or $4.29 per bottle.
The brand’s new line of Health-Ade mixers, which is rolling out as a Whole Foods Market exclusive, is made with kombucha and additional ingredients, including simple syrup, bitters and juice. This creates a unique style of a cocktail mixer. Packaged in Health-Ade’s 16 oz. apothecary glass bottles, these drinks are available in Moscow Mule, Spicy Margarita, Mint Mojito and Whiskey Sour varieties. Each bottle contains 4 servings and retails for $5.49. Also available via health-ade.com
New Belgium Brewing x Flying Embers
Flying Embers is on a mission to cultivate conscious living by changing the alcohol paradigm. In a 100-year-old wine cellar in Ojai, California, the company’s founder had a vision to blend his passion for organic winemaking and the ancient alchemy of fermentation to create modern botanical brews rooted in age-old knowledge and traditions. Today, the company handcrafts Hard Kombuchas, Hard Seltzers and various beverage innovations.
New Belgium Brewing is recognized as a leader in sustainability and social responsibility. Founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company expanded to Asheville in 2016, Denver in 2018, and San Francisco in 2021, and is now the 4th largest craft brewery in the U.S. Dedicated to proving that business can be a force for good, New Belgium is a Certified B Corp and was the first brewery to join 1% for the Planet. The brewery has donated over $29 million to charitable causes since 1991.
New Belgium Brewing and Flying Embers recently unveiled their exciting collaborative project, Oh, Hi! The innovative partnership marries New Belgium’s extensive sour beer program with Flying Embers’s groundbreaking Kombucha fermentation techniques, creating a refreshing, limited-edition session sour beer that marries California tangerines with Colorado sage. Oh, Hi! features Flying Embers’s “Original Essence” Kombucha hard tea, as blended with New Belgium’s wood-aged golden sour beer and finished with Ojai, California pixie tangerines and a touch of Colorado sage. The beverage brands have joined to donate $10,000 to the Embers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which will benefit the Colorado Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, and the California Fire Foundation.
Founded in 2010 by Emil Jättne and Joe Santos, Brooklyn Gin was created to bring a fresh vibrant taste to your favorite drink. Using superior ingredients — including fresh citrus and juniper — and traditional small batch distilling, the brand aims to help you “taste the difference in every sip.” After years of hard work and with the ever-increasing demand for Brooklyn Gin, the brand’s dream of building a new distillery in Brooklyn is coming true.
Brooklyn Gin’s inaugural set of canned cocktails, the “Brooklyn Gin & Soda” series, is a line of vibrant highball-style drinks made with award winning Brooklyn Gin. All 4 of the new canned cocktails employ the base of Brooklyn Gin’s award-winning gin along with real juices squeezed from fresh fruit. These include Brooklyn Gin Lime & Soda, Brooklyn Gin Cucumber Lime & Soda, Brooklyn Gin Hibiscus Pear & Soda and Brooklyn Gin Lavender Lemon & Soda. Can’t decide which to try first? Then you may want to check out the Brooklyn Gin & Soda Variety Pack. Priced at $19.99 per 4-pack, no matter the variety of canned Brooklyn Gin you choose.
Wild Roots creates all-natural spirits to embody the true essence of the Pacific Northwest. There are said to be few places in the world that produce fruit as flavorful and abundant as Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and Wild Roots celebrates this region and its rich soil, pure water and exceptional climate by delivering authentic, natural and delicious products. Wild Roots offers 8 fruit-infused vodkas — Raspberry, Apple & Cinnamon, Pear, Dark Sweet Cherry, Cranberry, Peach and prized hyperlocal fruits Marionberry and Huckleberry — as well as a Cucumber & Grapefruit infused Gin, and exceptional non-infused Vodka and Gin.
In 2021, Wild Roots released a line of Vodka & Soda ready-to-drink canned sparkling craft cocktails in 4 all-natural fruit flavors: Raspberry, Blackberry, Lemon, and Peach. Each 12 oz. can of Wild Roots Vodka & Soda is 4 percent ABV and uses all-natural ingredients. It is low carb (1-3g), low-calorie (90-100 Calories), low-sugar, and gluten-free.
Tanqueray Crafted Gin Cocktails In A Can
Tanqueray Gin recently announced the national arrival of Tanqueray Crafted Gin Cocktails in a Can, a delicious range of versatile cocktails that are ready to pour over ice or enjoy chilled, directly from the can. Following the Cans’ launch in select markets last year, Tanqueray Crafted Gin Cocktails In A Can is now available nationwide at bars, resturants and fine spirits retailers. As inspired by Charles Tanqueray’s original recipes, Tanqueray Crafted Gin Cocktails use real Tanqueray Gin, natural flavors, and are finished with tonic water or Tanqueray’s signature sparkling soda. They are now available in 3 variants: Tanqueray Gin & Tonic, Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Gin & Soda and Tanqueray Sevilla Orange Gin & Soda.
Tovolo is known for creating tools that make any home chef feel confident in the kitchen. In turn, it aims to design products that delivery “trustworthy performance” while also “a pleasure to use.” Tovolo Craft has some excellent bar-friendly products on the market which help craft ice into fun, memorable shapes. These shapes include roses, bulldogs, and footballs, thus something for everyone. Their silicone caps create a tight seal, providing leaks and tip-overs with ease, while stacking neatly to help conserve freezer space.
InBooze is owned by Ashleigh Evans, a mother of 4 and a cocktail lover. In 2018, Evans wanted an easier — and healthier — way for everyone to enjoy drinks at home. The InBooze Blood Orange Cocktail Kit is made of dehydrated fruits, veggies, spices and herbs to infuse your choice of alcohol. This handmade packet features a combination of both sweet and tart grapefruit flavors. In turm, you can know exactly what is in your cocktail.
Started in 2013 as an educational website, A Bar Above quickly became an educational resource for the bar industry, launching premium barware in 2016. Frustrated with poor-quality tools that would often rust and break behind a high-volume bar, founders Chris and Julia partnered with a factory and the rest is history. A Bar Above makes premium (and often visually-striking) bar tools, inclusive of gorgeous crystal-clear mixing glasses, extra-long wood and plastic muddlers that prevent bruised knuckles when muddling that mint, bar spoons, both long and short, elegant cocktail picks, and more–including a 14-piece Complete Bar Set, and a 10-Piece Stirred Bar Set. For bar-beginners who still aim to make top-notch cocktails, the A Bar Above 4-Piece Kit includes the 3 tools you need to make most common cocktails: a trusty 2-piece Boston shaker, a Hawthorne cocktail strainer and a 2-sided jigger.
With National Tequila Day happening in a few days on July 24, 2021, Tequila Enemigo ought to be on your radar. Billed as “the most celebrated Tequila,” Tequila Enemigo is made from 100 percent Blue Weber Agave. The brand’s portfolio includes a clean, elegant and refined Tequila Enemigo Añejo Cristalino 89 (sipping welcome) and the Tequila Enemigo Extra Añejo 00 (named “00”). Here is an Enemigo-approved cocktail recipe for “Tommy’s 89 Margarita”:
Ingredients:
– 2 oz. Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino
– 1.5 oz. Lime juice
– 1/2 oz. Honey / Agave Syrup
– Ice
Method:
– Combine all ingredients.
– Shake all ingredients over ice.
– Serve and enjoy.
Acclaimed for its delicious taste and now infused with transformative science, Nirvana aims to deliver clinically-proven, life-enhancing benefits to everybody. Deep underground in the foothills of the Adirondacks are 2 ice age aquifers gushing with pure and delicious spring water. It flows underground like a river until it hits limestone bedrock, launching it toward the earth and forming natural springs. A natural force and the only source of Nirvana. Nirvana is immersed in the science of HMB and its benefits for Muscle Wellness. Reportedly with the only patented water-soluble HMB, everybody will be staying strong drinking the best tasting water on Earth. That HMB-infused water can boost muscle performance, reduce muscle recovery time, and slow muscle degradation.
BACARDÍ rum has taken a cue from its Caribbean roots this summer by introducing the most mixable flavor innovation yet with the launch of BACARDÍ Tropical, a limited-edition flavored rum. Boasting notes of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut and sweet guava, BACARDÍ Tropical makes for an ideal summer sip, whether at a backyard barbeque with a Piña Colada in hand, or dancing the night away at an outdoor summer concert with a refreshing Mojito. BACARDÍ Tropical contains no artificial sweeteners, is gluten-free, and carries only 100 calories per ounce and a half of liquid, so mindful drinkers can savor all the flavor without the guilt. BACARDÍ Tropical is presently available for a suggested retail price of $12.99 per 750mL bottle via Drizly and at select liquor stores, bars, and restaurants nationwide. It joins the esteemed BACARDÍ flavored rum portfolio as the 8th flavor innovation currently available in the U.S.
LIQS Cocktail Shots are reportedly the world’s first premixed cocktail shot. In turn, LIQS are changing the game with the brand’s portable ready-made mixtures of premium spirits, real fruit juice and natural flavors. LIQS are presently sold in 5 flavors, and pre-COVID-19, LIQS had been commercially-available to everyday drinkers at liquor stores, bars, nightclubs, hotels, golf courses, music venues and festivals. The brand’s Tequila Cinnamon Orange and Whiskey Fireshot offerings are my 2 personal favorites — festive options which ought to offer some spice at even a socially-distanced holiday celebration.
Last week for National Michela Day, Estrella Jalisco kicked off “Michelada Mondays” with a contest commemorating our return to togetherness and encouraging people to take time off. Over the next few months, Estrella Jalisco will pay 5 lucky fans to take a Monday off work, and deliver a Michelada-inspired feast curated by Tastemade partner, TV star and cooking competitor Chef Maria Mazon. Winners will also receive exclusive access to a virtual cooking class hosted by Chef Mazon. Follow @EstrellaJalisco and comment on their Twitter, Facebook or Instagram post using #MicheladaMondays and #Giveaway. Recipe content, along with other co-branded programming, can also be found at www.tastemade.com/estrella-jalisco.
Holmes Cay — pronounced “key” — Rum curates a continuously evolving collection of the best small-batch, limited-edition rums, distilled naturally, without additives. Single Cask editions are aged in cask, while Single Origin editions combine multiple casks and production styles to create exciting expressions from a given distillery or region. Eric Kaye founded Holmes Cay Rum in 2019 out of frustration that access to cask-strength rums without additives was limited in the United States, Kaye saw an opportunity to focus on the hard-to-obtain aged expressions that he had encountered in Europe and the Caribbean, while championing increased transparency across the category.
The Holmes Cay Fiji Rum is a molasses-based blend of pot and column still rum from South Pacific Distilleries in Lautoka, Fiji, presented at 46 percent ABV. The spirit has grass, citrus and pepper on the nose, clove and honey on the tongue, and a pop of hay and pepper on its finish. Like all Holmes Cay offerings, the Fiji Rum blend is a natural rum made without additives and is personally chosen by Kaye with a mission to share these hard to find rum gems with discerning drinkers everywhere. The Holmes Cay Fiji Rum’ Single Origin Edition is now available for wholesale orders with a suggested retail price of $49.00 per 750 ml bottle. It is currently being distributed within New York, California, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona and Florida, and is also available throughout the U.S. via various online retailers.
Mijenta Tequila is a sustainable, small batch tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, a region of Mexico renowned for its rich red soils and microclimate. Mijenta’s products are handmade, numbered and embrace traditional methods, crafting excellence through a bespoke distillation process. Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero, reportedly one of the most trusted, respected and awarded tequila authorities in Mexico, designed and oversaw the entire creation process. The brand launched in September 2020 with its first expression Blanco, as followed by Reposado in December 2020. Both expressions have received multiple awards since their launch less than a year ago.
From farm to bottle, Mijenta is committed to sustainable practices, minimizing its environmental impact and maximizing the community’s energy efficiency. All components of the product are purchased directly from Mexico and everything is sourced sustainably, down to the packaging, which is made from Agave waste. The Mijenta team looks at every angle and works with vendors to reduce waste wherever they can; as an example, the brand uses a folding technique rather than glue for its box. Mijenta has implemented numerous projects to completely eliminate their carbon footprint, such as working with Climate Care and supporting a biodiversity program in the region of Jalisco and the municipality of Arandas.
On the heels of a successful limited Fall 2020 launch, entertainment icon and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg recently announced his INDOGGO Gin as being available nationwide. INDOGGO, crafted with a laid-back California style, is intended to be “the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor.” Developed by Snoop in partnership with Keenan Towns, Marc Weisberg and the Prestige Beverage Group, INDOGGO is certified gluten-free, distilled 5 times and is infused with all-natural strawberry flavor with no added sugar. The gin is light on the juniper flavor and features orange, coriander and cassia botanicals for a taste of strawberry and citrus with a slightly sweet and fruity finish.
The gin is great on the rocks, yet also cocktail-friendly. Here is a provided recipe from INDOGGO for a cocktail known as “Long Beach Lemonade”:
Ingredients:
– 2 oz. INDOGGO Gin
– 6 oz. Fresh Lemonade
– Ice cubes
– Lemon slices for garnish
Method:
– Add INDOGGO and lemonade to a glass.
– Stir to combine.
– Top with ice and lemon slices.
National Piña Colada Day 2021 is a week or so behind us, but the limited-edition Baileys Colada that makes it easier than ever to indulge in this quintessential summer drink. Baileys Colada is made with Irish Cream and blended with the rich flavors of creamy coconut and sweet pineapple, creating a smooth and velvety treat that is ready to serve straight from the fridge. Best enjoyed blended with ice or on the rocks, you can treat yourself to everyone’s favorite vacation cocktail anytime, anywhere. Here is a recipe for a “Baileys Colada” cocktail which you can make in the comfort of your own home:
Ingredients:
– 3.5 oz. Baileys Colada
– 2 cups Frozen Pineapple
– Finely Chopped Coconut
– Ice
– Garnish: Pineapple Slice
– Glassware: Hurricane
Method:
– Add 1-2 scoops of crushed Ice, 2 heaping cups of frozen pineapple and 3.5oz Baileys Colada into a blender.
– Blend to a smooth consistency.
– Dip rim of colada glass in chopped coconut.
– Enjoy.
The House of Sandeman was founded in London in 1790 by George Sandeman, a determined young Scotsman. From a modest start 200 years ago as a wine merchant in the City of London, to today’s impressive lodges in Oporto and bodegas in Jerez, and the world’s best-known brand of Port and Sherry, there has been a continuous commitment to quality. The growth of Sandeman Port and Sherries over two centuries has been based on a balance of tradition and innovation, respecting heritage but always seeking improvement. In 1980, Sandeman became part of Seagram. Today, as the 7th generation of the family and Chairman of the old firm, Sandeman continues the Sandeman commitment to the quality of Sandeman Ports and Sherries, and to the future.
Port is notably the drink of choice year-round in Portugal, especially in the summer months of the year. A light, refreshing port wine cocktail, topped with the freshest ingredients, will transport you to Portugal this season, no matter where you are. Sandeman Porto recently partnered up with Chicago-based cocktail expert Nigal Vann to develop some fun Sandeman-based cocktail recipes. Some of those can be found by clicking here and here.
Created by Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Canción Tequila is made with 100 percent Blue Agave from private farms in the valleys of Jalisco, Mexico. It is distilled twice and then filtered 3 times to clean out the fusil oils, aldehydes and ketones natural in the distillation process, but guilty of contributing to that nasty headache procured the next day from cheap, less filtered tequilas. The filtration is just enough to keep the American White Oak charred bourbon barrel aging notes in the personality of their Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo offerings for tequila lovers to sip, savor and smile by enjoying neat, on the rocks or in a favorite cocktail. Now sold in over 10 states, more on Canción Tequila can be found here.
Jovē Wellness is a brand known to be passionate about “the intersection of science and nature to elevate the fundamental benefits of water for improved wellbeing.” The company recently announced the launch of its new alkaline water, Jovē, in the pursuit of health and hydration to elevate your everyday. Jovē is 100 percent purified water made with its proprietary Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology that has been clinically-shown to provide proper skin and cellular hydration to support healthy, vibrant living. Jovē — pronounced “Jo-V) — is a smooth, easy drinking alkaline water with pH 9.5+ that contains a patented liquid silica, an essential mineral that increases alkalinity, and is charged with electrons, a primary source of energy for our body and cells. Jovē is currently available via Amazon and Publix, and will be available in Giant Food Store and Earth Fare this summer. Jovē is available individually, in 1-liter bottles at a suggested retail price of $2.49, and as a 12-pack for $33.48 at Amazon.
Broken Shed Vodka is based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Distilled, crafted and bottled in New Zealand ever since its inception in 2009, its vodka draws upon the country’s natural aquifer and spring waters, without any hint of gluten, additives, sugars or GMOs. Since entering the U.S. market in June 2012, Broken Shed Vodka has won a legion of loyal fans, and an impressive collection of awards.
Last month Broken Shed Vodka announced its new U.S. creative campaign, “The Vodka of Tomorrow.” The campaign pays tribute to the vodka’s home country by highlighting that, thanks to time zone differences, it is already tomorrow in New Zealand. And when you’re crafting “The Vodka of Tomorrow,” you make sure it tastes ahead of its time, too. The campaign comes as Broken Shed continues to grow its presence across the U.S. It is now available in 25 states, following recent moves into Georgia, Kansas and Colorado.
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— Paddy's Irish Whiskey (@PaddyWhiskeyUS) July 15, 2021
Paddy’s Irish Whiskey traces its roots back to 1779, but its true name did not come until much later when a salesman by the name of Paddy Flaherty roamed pub to pub with a sales pitch of equal parts smooth triple-distilled whiskey, good humor and revelry. Paddy was reportedly as beloved as the whiskey he sold, in no small part because of the free rounds he wouldd give at every stop. It was only fitting that this fine whiskey became known as Paddy’s.
An approachable Irish whiskey comprised of a triple-distilled blend of grain, malt and pot-still, Paddy’s is mild and yet crisp, with a hint of honey. Paddy’s matures for years in 3 types of oaken casks, acquiring its distinctively rich and golden color in dark, aromatic warehouses before being shipped directly from Ireland. Recently, the Paddy’s had people talking about its Father’s Day 2021 promotion, in which it gave customers $5.00 via Venmo for calling their dad (or self-identified father / parental figure) on Father’s Day. A great promotion from a great brand.
Billed as “the original ready-for-anything whiskey,” Southern Comfort was created in 1874 by M.W. Heron. Nearly 150 years later, Southern Comfort is as one-of-a-kind as ever. Satisfying on its own. Delicious in any mixed drink. No other spirit is so comfortable however you drink it. Or whoever you drink it with.
Here is a look at the “Southern Campfire” cocktail, as helmed by Rhiannon Enlil and Matt Ray of The Sazerac House:
Ingredients:
– 1.5 oz. Southern Comfort 100
– 1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff
– 1 oz. dark crème de cacao
– 1 oz. evaporated milk
– Garnish: Graham cracker crumble
– Ice cubes
Method:
– In the pitcher of the blender, add the Southern Comfort 100, marshmallow fluff, chocolate liqueur, evaporated milk, and one large scoop (about a cup) of ice.
– Blend on high speed for ten seconds and pour entire contents into a large soda fountain glass.
– Garnish with graham cracker crumble and serve.
– Enjoy.
Disaronno Velvet, with its refreshingly smooth texture, distinctive imprinting of Disaronno Originale’s almond flavor and nuances of chocolate and vanilla, can be the perfect base for a boozy ice cream libation. The silky base allows for a unique tasting experience, especially when mixed with the sweetness found in ice cream. Adding Tia Maria Cold Brew further enhances the delight by adding a kick of coffee to the mix. Below are 2 cocktail recipes incorporating both of these excellent spirits.
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients:
– 2 oz. Disaronno Velvet
– 2 oz. Vanilla Vodka
– 1 oz. Tia Maria Cold Brew
– 2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
– Garnish: Caramel
Method:
– Add Disaronno Velvet, Tia Maria Cold Brew and Vanilla Vodka to a blender with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. – Blend together.
– Garnish with a caramel drizzle and enjoy with a straw.
Disaronno Velvet Frappé
Ingredients:
– 1.75 oz. Disaronno Velvet
– 0.75 oz. Tia Maria Cold Brew
– 0.25 oz. Coconut syrup
– 1 shot of Espresso
– 3 oz. Milk
– Garnish: Amaretti crumble or other cookie
– Ice
Method:
– Fill a cocktail shaker with all the ingredients and shake vigorously.
– Pour the cocktail into a large coffee glass using a strainer.
– Garnish with an Amaretti crumble or one of your favorite cookies.
The Coen Classic — suggested retail price of $24.99 — is a chillable red wine that can pair well with an array of different outdoor dish fare. While malbec may not be the first variety that comes to mind for a chillable red wine, as the Coen Classic is unoaked with ripe mixed red berries, it is an ideal red for chilling this summer. Made with 100 percent Malbec grapes the Coen Classic is an elegant medium-bodied dry red wine with a young, joyful quality. On the palate, it shows an aroma of fresh, ripe mixed red and blackberries with balsamic notes, fresh mint, and a nice long velvety, round finish. The medium ruby colored wine pairs well with classic tomato dishes, salads, cheeses and pastas alike.
Last but definitely not least… This 2018 vintage from Acrobat is a brilliant example of Pinot Noir from a consistent and warmer than average Western Oregon growing season. In the glass, there is a garnet-colored center with bright ruby edges. The nose has rich, fruit-forward aromas of bright Bing cherry and raspberries, with hints of cinnamon and baking spices. Carrying an ABV of 12.5 percent, it has a suggested retail price of $19.99, hence why Wine Spectator has billed it a “Smart Buy.”
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