(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gin & Tonic is the signature drink of AC Hotels around the world and for those who like that cocktail, here are some unique, er, twists, on it, at a few select locations. At all AC Hotels there is the AC Signature G&T, made with Hendricks Gin as well as each hotel’s ACGT (A Custom Gin Tonic). ACGTs are served in … [Read more...]
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Terry Bradshaw’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Wins Gold Medal
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We told you it's good. In PubClub's review of Terry Bradshaw’s Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, we toted its great taste, high quality and great value and our opinions have been validated by the tasting panel of the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). Terry Bradshaw’s Bradshaw Kentucky … [Read more...]
Introducing Cocktail Toppers Pro: Elevate Your Drinks To The Next Level
April 2, 2023 - Cocktail Toppers Pro, the latest innovation in drink garnishes, is now available for purchase. Whether you're a professional bartender or a home mixologist, Cocktail Toppers Pro will take your drinks to the next level with its stunning visual appeal and unique flavor combinations. Cocktail Toppers Pro offers a wide variety of options to choose from, … [Read more...]
The Tequila Shortage Is Real And It May Water Down Your Margarita
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Wasting away again in Margaritaville may not be quite as pleasant an escape to paradise as in the past. That is because the USA is facing a tequila shortage due to extreme drought conditions and unusually hot weather this winter in Mexico. As a result, agave farmers are … [Read more...]
Drive-In Restaurants Are Fading Away But Some Are Open Near You
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Editor As anyone who has watched even a small amount of sports and has had to endure the countless commercials for Sonic Drive-In knows, drive-in restaurants are still around in America. But overall, they are as faded as an old pair of jeans. As rare as video stores. As vintage … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Cocktails From George Roe & Co Distillery In Dublin
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is more Irish than Irish whiskey? Oh, a pint of Irish beer in a pub, a leprechaun and lads named O'Leary and O'Brien, of course, but Irish whiskey is as much as part of the culture as the shamrock. So when George Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin comes up with a few St. Patrick's Day-themed cocktails, you know they are … [Read more...]
National Cocktail Day Zacapa Rum & Ketel One Vodka Drink Recipes
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Cocktail Day is March 24 and this is not a celebration that cocktail lovers should let pass like a TikTok video you don't like. Instead, you should slow down and have one. Or two. Or, well, you get the idea. To help make your "gee, which drink do I want on National Cocktail Day" decision easier, PubClub.com has … [Read more...]
10 Things To Know About Kosher Wine
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is not just kosher food, but kosher wine, too. To know more about it, here are 10 things to know about kosher wine. Prices range from $5-500 a bottle. 1) Kosher wine is made in precisely the same way as ‘regular’ wine. The only difference is that there is rabbinical oversight during the process and that the wine is … [Read more...]
What Are Kosher Wines – Your Questions Answered
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are a lot of different wines out there and not just the varietals. A good example is kosher wines. But what the heck are kosher wines? Read on and you'll have the answer. “When it comes to taste, there’s no difference between kosher and non-kosher wine,” said Jay Buchsbaum, Executive VP Marketing and Director of … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes From Ketel One Vodka
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vodka for St. Patrick's Day instead of green beer or Irish whiskey? Might as wear red instead of green, right? Well, not exactly. Some people prefer vodka over both and if you're going to do it, you might as well drink quality vodka. Ketel One Vodka knows this and has provided PubClub.com with these St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Famer Neil Giraldo Has A Hit With Three Chord Bourbon
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirts Blogger “If I cannot drink bourbon and smoke cigars in Heaven than I shall not go.” – Mark Twain Neil Giraldo has been tuned into music since he took up the piano at age 12. And now he is tuned into bourbon. The Rock 'n Roll Hall of fame music producer and husband of Pat Benatar has … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month: Women Employees Make Impact At Zacapa Rum
To honor women across the world for Women's History Month, PubClub.com features employees of Zacapa Rum. Zacapa Rum is rooted in the craft of its network of women from distillation to mixology. Zacapa No. 23 is an aged rum, handcrafted in Guatemala under the supervision of one of the only female Master Blenders in the world, Lorena Vásquez. She is the innovative force … [Read more...]
The Brewers Association Makes Predictions For Breweries In 2023
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is good news and some not-so-great news ahead for breweries in 2023. This is according to the Brewers Alliance, a non-profit trade association for small and independent American craft brewers. It has just released its outlook for 2023 breweries and these here are its key findings: • Brewery openings will be the … [Read more...]
Lifevine Makes Zero Sugar Wines That Actually Taste Good
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger Lifevine wines have done the seemingly impossible. It has created wines – good wines! – with zero sugar. It that a dream or what? Now before you go off this article scoffing “that’s impossible” or think I’m living in some fantasyland that was created by a lively imagination, hear me out for a minute. Or two. The grapes … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Recommendations For Super Bowl LVII Party Cocktails
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sammy Hagar knows how to rock out and he certainly knows a big party event when he sees it. For Super Bowl LVII, he has a few cocktail recommendations featuring his own line of canned cocktails and spirits. He also has a best-selling cocktail book “Sammy Hagar’s Cocktail Hits." Released last March, it contains 85 Personal … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes With Ketel One Vodka & Zacapa Rum
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Valentine's Day is a time for romance, of course, but you don't always have to go to a restaurant to be romantic. You can stay at home and become a romantic bartender by making drinks. Here are four Valentine's Day cocktails with recipes using high-quality Ketel One vodka and Zacapa rum, including the a Nue Cosmo, which was … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
Valentine's Day is not just a time for champagne and fine wine. It can also be a fine time to enjoy romantic cocktails. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey knows this and has created three Valentine's Day cocktails. The feature the Original and BluePeak whiskeys. Here are the recipes. The retail price of a bottle of Original is $60 and Blue Peak is $50. Cherry Chocolate … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Students Create A Beer With NOVO Brazil Brewing Company
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We all know that college students drink beer. But some at San Diego's Southwestern College have created one. In collaboration with San Diego's NOVO Brazil Brewing Company, students from the college's Fermentation Science Program have launched Tzunúm, an Australian Pale Ale. It is that is available on draft only at NOVA's … [Read more...]
1800 Tequila Now Served At TIAA Bank Field For Jacksonville Jaguars Games
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It's party time at Jacksonville Jaguars games now. A playoff team, it has fans in a frenzy of excitement about the present and the future. And they can now celebrate with 1800 Tequila in the stadium during games as it is the Official Tequila of the Jacksonville Jaguars. It is available at TIAA Bank Field with five game-day … [Read more...]
This History Of Famous Signature Drinks & The Bars That Created Them
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Ever wonder where those famous drinks served at bars and restaurants all over the world came from and what bar created them? Wonder no more, for PubClub.com has the answer and the history right here. Irish Coffee This warm coffee drink with Irish whiskey and topped with whipped cream is the creation of the Buena … [Read more...]
There’s No Dry January With These Winter Cocktail Recipes From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); If you're one of those who does not practice a Dry January and are looking for some warm winter drinks, this article is for you. That is because there is no Dry January with these winter cocktail recipes from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey. This unique spirit is made in in Denver with Rocky Mountain ingredients and both … [Read more...]
Yes, There Is A Beer Can Appreciation Day And It’s Jan. 24
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahhh, beer. The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems, to quote Homer Simpson. Yet in this day of the craft beer craze where bars have sometimes dozens of taps, there is a day to recognize a beer lovers standard: canned beer. It's Beer Can Appreciation Day and it's Jan. 24. Yes, there really is a Beer Can … [Read more...]
10 Best Beer Cities For Beer Drinkers In The U.S.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com's Chief Beer Drinker Ahh, beer. "The cause of, and solution to, all of live's problems", to quote Homer Simpson. It is certainly a part of the American lifestyle. It's hard to imagine going to a bar, a baseball game, watching sports, being at a concert, a backyard barbeque, at the the … [Read more...]
1800 Clarified Cocktails – Tequila-Based Holiday Drinks & Recipes
To put a little Feliz Navidad in your holiday sprits, check out these 1800 Clarified Cocktails using 1800 Tequila, an ultra-premium añejo with the clarity of a blanco. They are best enjoyed on a warm beach, or at least with being on a warm beach in your mind. 1800 Café Cristalino 1 ½ oz. 1800 Cristalino 1 oz. clarified Espresso Coffee ½ oz. demerara syrup … [Read more...]
Get Drake’s Favorite Meals Delivered To Your Door With MicroPlate Dinners
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger As it turns out, I have something in common with Drake. It's certainly not an ability to rap and sing, but it's what we eat. It's through a Southern California startup called MicroPlate and it's delivered-to-your-doorstep healthy meals. Drake and other celebrities use it to … [Read more...]
El Cristiano Has This Holiday Gift Box For Tequila Lovers
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Some people are easy to shop for and some are not. One sure-fire way to get a great gift is to give them something they really enjoy. For tequila lovers, El Cristiano has a customizable holiday gift box that they will definitley enjoy, so much so they might even share some of it with you. And if they don't, then next year … [Read more...]
Holiday Drink Recipes With 1800 Cristalino And Añejo Tequila
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The holidays are not just a time for spiked punches and rum-filled egg nog. They can be a time to drink tequila, too. And here are recipes for three creative cocktails using high-quality 1800 Cristalino and Añejo Tequila. Okay, one of them is a punch and you can be sure it packs a punch, too. The 1800 Añejo sells for … [Read more...]
Sourced Craft Cocktails Delivers Drinks To Your Door
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hosting a party takes a lot of effort, from inviting people to wondering how many of them will show up, to any decorations, cleaning the place, preparing food and – of course – the drinks. Now imagine having not to worry about the drinks. Believe it or not, there is a company that delivers cocktails to your door. It's … [Read more...]
Añejo And Reposado Cocktail Recipes From JAJA Tequila
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There's more to do with tequila than slam shots of it and make margaritas. Although those are good uses for it to be sure. But for something different, check out these añejo and reposado cocktail recipes from JAJA Tequila. JAJA Vanilla + Cola Ingredients: 2 oz. JAJA Añejo 1-2 lime wedges Vanilla Cola, to … [Read more...]
Ketel One Botanical & New York Designer Susan Alexandra Pair For A Holiday Party Collection
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ketel One Botanical and popular New York City-based designer Susan Alexandra have again partnered to create a botanical-inspired collection, ideal for holiday parties. The Ketel One Botanical x Susan Alexandra holiday collection includes hand-blown glass straws, delicately embroidered napkins, beaded coasters, and the … [Read more...]
A Holiday Gift Idea For Rum Lovers With Zacapa XO Rum & Baccarat
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finding a holiday gift for rum lovers is easy – get them a bottle of rum, of course. But what kind, especially if you yourself do not know much about that spirit? Well, here's a suggestion if you've got a few dollars to spend: Zacapa XO rum. You can even take it to the next level by pairing it with tumblers from … [Read more...]
Southern Foods This Southerner Won’t Touch
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger Proudly, I am a Southerner and now that I live in California there are some standard foods I miss because they are not widely available here. Really good fried chicken, chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, cole slaw, pork and beans, cornbread and potato salad ... But … [Read more...]
Terry Bradshaw Bourbon Review, Tasting, Notes & Information
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com I like Terry Bradshaw. Oh, I've never met him but I have a feeling we would get along great because we would understand each other. He's a sports guy and I'm a sports guy. I love football and he played football. He's from the South (Louisiana) and I'm from the South (Tennessee). But … [Read more...]
Here’s A Cheers To Fred Franzia, The Man Who Gave Us Two Buck Chuck
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger You may not know his name – not immediately, maybe, but keep reading – but you sure know his contribution to wine lovers. He created the $1.99 Charles Shaw wines sold at Trader Joes. His name is Fred Franzia and he passed away in September. He was 79. His signature … [Read more...]
A Rare Auction Is Being Held For A $25,000 Bottle Of Tequila This Week
Would you pay $25,000 for a bottle of tequila? Maybe if it's this tequila, as 1800 Tequila and BlockBar will exclusively auction an extra-rare vintage of 1800 Colección Tequila with an accompanying custom-designed decanter by renowned artist Leonora Carrington. Actually that's just the opening bidding price. It will likely go even higher once the auction is completed. The … [Read more...]
US Virgin Islands Restaurant Takes Second Place In The National Buffalo Wing Festival
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When it comes to food in the Caribbean, thoughts of jerk chicken and rice come to mind more often than buffalo wings. Yet a restaurant in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Barefoot Buddha, won second place in the Buffalo Media Award “Best in Show” category of the 20th annual National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. … [Read more...]
September Is California Wine Month And Here’s How To Celebrate
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); September is California Wine Month and there are several opportunities to raise a glass or two to mark the occasion. California Wine Month celebrates the annual harvest season and there are festivities that include immersive harvest experiences to special wine tastings to wine festivals, along with suggestions for ways to … [Read more...]
Where To Find National Rum Day Cocktails At Los Angeles Bars
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Rum Day – yes, there is one – is Tuesday Aug. 16. And while we are providing recipes of special rum drinks to be enjoyed that day in this post, you really need a bartender who knows what she or he is doing to make it for you rather than trying to mix it up at home. Plus, do you really want to go scrambling to find … [Read more...]
Craft Breweries Now Face A New Challenge – A Shortage Of Carbon Dioxide
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Are you ready for another shortage? Here's one that will lower the spirits of craft beer fans across America. Craft breweries are facing a shortage of carbon dioxide, a key ingredient that gives beer its crisp taste. After an aluminum shortage for cans and kegs, rising costs of the products that go into making beer and … [Read more...]
Recipes For Refreshing Summertime Tequila Cocktails That Aren’t Margaritas
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A nice frozen margarita on a hot summer day is as soothing as taking a swim in the pool, lake or ocean. But tequila is more versatile than just one drink and here are recipes for more refreshing tequila cocktails that aren't margaritas. These all use JAJA tequila, which is a 100% agave product with a name that reflects … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour Coming To San Diego On June 23
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Paso Robles is a town surrounded by an extensive wine country in the rolling golden hills of Central California. It is well known by wine aficionados for its Pinot noirs and other varietals. It is a five-hour drive from San Diego or you could take Amtrak and arrive in about seven. Now, tho, there are direct flights from San … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival Carlsbad Has Wines, Spirits, Beer & Even Food – A Review
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger Got wine? They sure do at the California Wine Festival. Along with spirits, beers, a band and even food. Yes, there's food at a wine festival (not a food and wine festival) with food trucks and vendors offering samples even to GA ticket holders. The VIP section is like a … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival To Hold Event In Carlsbad May 20-21
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The California Wine Festival sets its roots in Carlsbad on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21. It will be held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, which is just north of Batiquitos Lagoon, a beautiful setting to be sure, certainly for an upscale (but casual) wine festival. The events features sample pours from winemaking … [Read more...]
Top Mistakes You Should Avoid When Ordering Your Whiskey
Whisky is good. Besides helping you relax, whisky comes with numerous health benefits. That’s why whisky continues to be a major brand among consumers. For the best experience, don’t make the following mistakes when ordering whisky. Following Other People’s Rules Everybody has his/ her own experience when drinking whisky. Thus, it’s not about their rules but yours. You should … [Read more...]
Come Find Bourbon (CFB) Makes For A Simple Tasting Road Trip
Do you like bourbon and want to experience it in Kentucky without having to do a lot of planning? If so then the Come Find Bourbon (CFB) adventure is just for you. This three-night road trip throughout Covington, Frankfort and Bardstown, Kentucky, will have you experience the B-Line, a collection of distilleries, bars, and restaurants in Northern Kentucky offering … [Read more...]
What Is A Signature Drink Or Cocktail? Here’s The Answer
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Cocktails Editor How many times have you gone into a bar or restaurant, viewed the menu of drinks, and seen a "signature cocktail" on it? Several times this has happened, no doubt about it. Heck, I see this in nearly every press release I receive from PR people about a bar or restaurant. But what exactly is a signature drink or a … [Read more...]
A List Of Drink Recipes To Celebrate National Cocktail Day March 24
National Cocktail Day is March 24 and it is a celebration of a series of libations that are served in bars, restaurants, clubs, at parties and in houses all over the world. It was created by freelance writer and journalist Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who writes about the holidays and, of course, cocktails are a much a part of holidays as the holiday itself. So with all that … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival 2022 In Dana Point Dates & Details
The dates and details for the 2022 California Wine Festival in Dana Point, have been set and here is all the information you need to know about this tasty, classy and very scenic event. The two-day festival of wines, craft beer and food is April 22-23. The corks first come off with a Friday evening sparkling wine reception at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and continues with … [Read more...]
Besides Rising Gas Prices This Food Item Is Soaring, Too
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger High gas prices are not the only thing that is getting out-of-control expensive these days. Food prices are at their highest prices of all time and this one staple of nearly every kitchen in the world is now a lot more expensive than it was just a couple of weeks ago. The price of olive oil is skyrocketing. Within a couple … [Read more...]
Is Drinking Beer Bad For You? It’s Good For The Mind And Soul, So No
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger Recently, I saw a report stating that drinking two beers a day can age you prematurely by as much as 10 years. This contradicts other reports stating that beer is actually good for you. So which is correct and is drinking beer bad for you? Here is the answer. Beer Is Good For Your Mind & Soul I didn't read that … [Read more...]
How Much Wheat Is In Wheat Beer?
We already know that wheat is a staple ingredient to count in many delicious cuisines like hot dogs and apple pie. But did you know that it plays a prominent role in certain types of beers, too? So much so that there is even a specific beer in its name called Wheat beer. The particular variant is famous for being a refreshing drink, especially during the warmth of the … [Read more...]
The Chainsmokers Share Their Favorite Margarita Recipes Using JAJA Tequila
The Chainsmokers, fresh off their Super Bowl LVI performance, know how to celebrate. In fact, turns out they are tequila drinkers, margaritas in particular. But they don't always stick to the standard on-the-rocks or blended version. They like something a bit more creative. And so, Drew Taggart & Alex Pall share two of their favorite margarita recipes. They are made … [Read more...]
The Las Vegas Raiders Have An Official Tequila With These Cocktails At Allegiant Stadium
With a midseason coaching upheaval, inconsistent play and having not made the playoffs since 2002, one could say that the Raiders are driving their fans to drink. And now with the team being located in Las Vegas, well, having drinks at the games goes together like the Raiders and John Madden. So it's not as if the fans needed any push in this area. Still, 1800 Tequila has … [Read more...]
Hall Of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman Launching A New Sugar-Free Beer
Tossing touchdown passes and tossing back a few beers has been a big part of Troy Aikman's life (and now he's tossing out analysis as a broadcaster on Fox's NFL coverage) in one area, he is making a change. The beers he drinks will now be those of his own creation as he is launching EIGHT beer. He worked with brewmaster Phil Leinhart (Paulaner Brauerij, Anheuser-Busch, and … [Read more...]
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Hosting Snowflake 2021 At Red Rocks
Snowflake 2021 from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is taking place Saturday, Dec. 4, at Red Rocks outside of Denver. The spirits maker is making a big splash on the spirits scene the release of two types of its Snowflake whiskeys at the event and at the same time is also releasing its Mountain Angel 10-year old. To celebrate it is holding a one-day event at Red Rocks on … [Read more...]
Explaining Jasmine Rice, How To Cook And Recipe Ideas
This article is for you, rice lovers. If you like to eat it until your bellow blows up like a blimp then keep reading for it explains the different types of rices. Specifically, this article addresses jasmine rice and instant pot jasmine rice. Jasmine is one of the many varieties of rice, but what is it exactly? So let's start with the basics by explaining what … [Read more...]
Chicken & Rice And Other Delicous, Easy Dinner Recipes
One of the easiest, most delicious and nutritious meals you can make is chicken and rice. The problem is, if you just "dial it in" then it won't be all that delicious. You need to take the proper measures to make sure it tastes up to its potential and the best way is to follow the best chicken and rice recipe from Minute Rice. It will be one you will repeat often and … [Read more...]
Recipes For Winter Cocktails With Zacapa Rum And Ketel One Vodka
Here's a few drinks that will keep you warm this winter. From a Hot Butter-ed Rum to a Spiked Hot Chocolate, these recipes utilize Zacapa Rum And Ketel One Vodka. Hot Apple Butter-ed Rum Created by Mixologist Lynnette Marrero Ingredients • 3/4 cup Zacapa Rum No.23 • 2 cups Boiling Water • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (Packed) • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Room … [Read more...]
Cocktail Recipes Using Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
You probably know Colorado more for its beer than its spirits, but the country’s best-selling American single malt is from the state’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Stranahan’s Original whiskey is made from three ingredients: 100% malted barley, yeast, Rocky Mountain water and time in the barrel. The whiskey is a blend of whiskeys aged four, five, six and seven … [Read more...]
Winter & Holiday Tequila Cocktails Recipes Using 1800 Cristalino
One of PubClub.com's favorite tequilas is 1800 Cristalino, so we're always on the lookout for cocktail recipes using it in flavorful drinks. Okay, we like it as a sipping tequila, too, but here are three recipes created specifically to be served around food during the holidays and wintertime, most notably for brunch, dinner and cocktail soirées. Holiday Brunch Cocktail … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Tequila Cocktails Recipes
Take a break from the traditional wines, ciders and other cold-weather staples to enjoy these different holiday cocktails. They have been created to provide some cold weather-friendly warmth using a number of delicious seasonal ingredients to spice up any Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving get-togethers. Below are three cocktail recipes made with 1800 Reposado, 1800 Añejo and … [Read more...]
3 Different & Creative Tequila Cocktail Recipes
Are you a tequila lover who is looking for something other than a margarita to use your favorite spirit for a good cocktail? Something a little more exciting than, say, a Tequila Sunrise? Then check out these three creative and different recipes. They all use 1800 Añejo Tequila, which is a dark, amber spirit with an oaky vanilla aroma, nutty with toffee flavor and a … [Read more...]
What Is Extra Long Grain White Rice And How To Serve It
Walk down the rice and pasta aisle of any grocery store and you are presented with so many choices it can make your brain boil. This is true for rice in particular. There is sticky rice, Jasmine rice, Basmati rice, brown rice, long grain white rice and that's just a few of the options. It's head-spinning decision time anytime you go down that aisle. This article is about … [Read more...]
How To Properly Drink Sake – Two Big Tips
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirits Editor If you're like me – or what I used to be like anyway – when you drink sake you do it at a bar or restaurant, often with a group of friends. And you take it however they serve it, hot or cold. Well I have news for you with these two big tips that will teach you how to properly drink sake. I learned this while on a Zoom … [Read more...]
Attention Gin Lovers: Zoom Tasting Taking Place With Scottish Coastal Gins
If you are a fan of gin, then you won't want to miss this rare opportunity to taste select gins from coastal Scotland. Yes, the area is well known for its scotches and whiskeys but it is also a hotbed for gin. The Zoom tasting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., ET. The tasting will take participants on a digital journey of Scotland, starting on the rugged … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Homemade Meals With Thai Jasmine Rice
If you are getting bored with always serving the same white rice as a side dish with your meals, then it's time to step out of the box. Or the package. While white rice is by far the most commonly found product, there are many kinds of rice on the market. For instance, try Thai jasmine white rice to literally spice up your homemade dinners. This different style of the … [Read more...]
How To Make Perfect Microwave Egg Fried Rice
Cooking rice is both easy and complicated. The easy part is in the instructions. The complicated part is in following those instructions. The process involves using twice as much water as the rice, bringing it to a boil and then letting it simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. However, it's not as easy as it seems for it to come out perfect every time. First of all, you … [Read more...]
12 Tequila Cocktail Recipes With 1800 And Jarritos Fruit-Flavored Sodas
Exotic Drinks Beyond The Typical Margaritas It's always difficult to think of what to mix with tequila to make a cocktail – other than the obvious margaritas, of course – but by using different types of high-quality 1800 and Jarritos fruit-flavored soda it's a lot easier to get into the mix, so to speak. Here are 12 drinks that are both tasty and refreshing to … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Corks, Forks, Rhythm, & Brews Event Date, Tickets & Information
Beer, Wine, Spirits, Food & Entertainment Returns To California's Alameda County In October After missing last year due to the pandemic, the Corks, Forks, Rhythm, & Brews Event is back for its second year in 2021. It will held Oct. 2 in the heart of Northern California's Bay Area at scenic Alameda Point. Here are the details of the event which, in its … [Read more...]
Cocktail Recipes For The 4th Of July Featuring 1800 Tequila
Drinks That Will Produce Fireworks For A Fun Fourth Of July Celebration The Fourth of July is a celebration and part of that involves making and drinking cocktails. Here are three recipes for cocktails featuring the quality 1800 tequila that will take you through the entire party period of the 4th of July in the USA. One puts a tequila twist on a traditional drink … [Read more...]
Taste Testing Four Fantastic Cheeses From Wisconsin
Cheesemakers Showcase Their Products In Delicous Boxes Delivered To Your Door By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger You can tell they takes their cheeses and cheesemaking seriously in Wisconsin before you even have a slice of it. That is, if you get a delivery from WisconsinCheese.com. I did and … [Read more...]
Michigan Wineries Win Multiple Medals At The TEXSOM International Wine Competition
Traverse Wine Coast Uncorks Some Of Its Finest Wines By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Michigan is more than a football, basketball and auto manufacturing state. In fact, it's fast becoming a wine state, as proven at the TEXSOM International Wine Competition where Michigan wineries won 69 medals representing 17 wineries from the Traverse Wine … [Read more...]
The Great Wisconsin Cheese Giveaway Celebrates 180 Years Of Cheesemaking
How To Win The State's Identifying Product, Including a Tower Of Cheese, In An Anniversary Celebration Cheese is to Wisconsin what corn is to Nebraska and potatoes are to Idaho. In other words, it is the state's identity. Farmers have been making cheese in Wisconsin longer that it has been a state. That's for 180 years, in fact. To celebrate its 180th … [Read more...]
When Buying A Good Bottle Of Wine, Drink It Quickly Instead Of Saving It For Later
Why It's Better To Consume Sooner Rather Than Later And Other Storage Tips By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger Are you the type of person that when they get something to eat or drink you really like, you rip into it immediately and down it so fast y0u turn around afterward and ask, "what happened to it!?" Or are you the type that likes to savor … [Read more...]
Mint Julep Recipes From A Louisville Bartender Using Lipton Iced Tea
Tradition Takes A Twist With These Kentucky Derby Cocktails If there's one thing a bartender in Louisville, Kentucky, knows how to make it's a Mint Julep. Eron Plevan, head mixologist at Louisville-based Gold Bar, sure makes his share of them, especially during Kentucky Derby Week. And now he's created a new version of the classic cocktail with a twist. It … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby Traditional Cocktails Recipes: Mint Julep & Kentucky Oaks Lilly
How To Get In The Derby Mood With These Drinks From Jack Tingley, Louisville Native – Special To PubClub.com Derby Week is a revered time in Louisville, Kentucky. And part of its traditions can be experienced elsewhere and anytime. Tho these traditional cocktails are best enjoyed during the Kentucky Derby, which is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May. … [Read more...]
Say Cheese! PubClub Tastes These Special Cheeses From Switzerland
Authentic Swiss Cheeses Emmentaler And Urtyp Provide A True Taste Of Switzerland By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger This cheese is so good it took me a week to write about it because I kept tasting it instead of blogging about it. Then again, what else would one expect with cheeses from Switzerland? I recall one one press trip, being presented a … [Read more...]
Here’s How To Win Absolut Vodka’s Branded Airstream-Style Camper
The 'Fresh Escape' Is A Watermelon-Inspired Oasis To Launch New Flavor To celebrate the launch of its new flavored vodka, Absolut Watermelon, the company is offering a person a chance to win a very "cool" prize. Called the "Fresh Escape," it is an Airstream-style camper "watermelon-inspired oasis" according to the company. It contains a sleeping area, bathroom, … [Read more...]
Maluma Helps Celebrate Michelob Ultra’s Move To 100% Solar Energy Brewing
Global Superstar's Song To Debut On Earth Day 2021 Global superstar Maluma is helping to celebrate Michelob Ultra's move to 100% solar energy brewing with the release of a hot new anthem song titled "Rumba (Puro Oro Anthem)." The sol-ful anthem is the first-ever song to feature the roaring sounds of the sun. Yes, the sun actually makes its own unique sound, and … [Read more...]
Busch Beer Dog Brews Up A Cool PR Campaign With A $20,000 Doggie Job
A Boss That Barks – Beer Company Seeking A Canine Chief Tasting Officer Busch Beer is really doggin' it these days. First, the brewer created Dog Brew, a beer made for dogs. And now it is offering dogs a job that will pay $20,000. Rover's role calls for him (or her) to be Chief Tasting Officer. This, er, "executive position" will be a key part of Busch Dog … [Read more...]
Winemakers Optimistic About A Banner Year For Michigan Wines
Traverse City Wine Coast Vintners Exited About 2020 Vintage With bottling of wines coming up, vintners at Traverse Wine Coast feel wines from the the 2020 vintage could be very good. good one. Maybe great. "We're feeling optimistic about the wines in general, both for whites and reds," said Lee Lutes, Black Star Farms winemaker. We're seeing wine quality that … [Read more...]
Try This Traditional Icelandic Food To Watch The Iceland Volcano Eruption
The Smoked Flatkaka Is A Popular Sandwich For Locals & Visitors Not only can you watch the Iceland volcano blow live – right here on PubClub.com, in fact – but you can also enjoy a traditional Icelandic meal while you do it. The “flatkaka" is a sandwich, a smoked meat lambwich that is a popular meal for locals and visitors going on hikes to, say, watch an … [Read more...]
Everything You Need To Know About Hard Seltzer
Hard Seltzer could be exactly what you need if you want to drink without endangering your health. According to its marketing claims, Hard Seltzer is a "healthier" alcoholic beverage that contains fewer calories and a lower alcohol percentage than other drinks. As inappropriate as it may seem, brands tend to showcase young and healthy people in their ads. Even more, they … [Read more...]
Cutwater Spirits Releases Branded Canned Cocktails For MLB Teams
Padres Outfielder Wil Myers To Promote 'Cut Out For Baseball' Social Media Campaign Baseball fans can literally get in the spirit of their team this season by drinking spirits in a branded can. Cutwater Spirits has released six co-branded Vodka Mule (7%) canned cocktails featuring official team logos through partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis … [Read more...]
Brunch Cocktails Recipes With 1800 Tequila
Flavorful Drinks To Enjoy With Late Breakfast Food Brunch is not just for mimosas and champagne anymore. It can be for cocktails, too! With that in mind below are recipes for brunch cocktail using 1800 Tequila. Enjoy and salud! 1800 Cilantrita 2 oz. 1800 Coconut 1 oz. lemon ¾ oz. ginger syrup (or 2 slices of ginger muddled in simple … [Read more...]
Spring Food Recipes From Two Temecula Valley Restaurant Chefs
Executive Chefs From Cork|Fire Kitchen And E.A.T. Marketplace Share New Dishes In addition to flowers blossoming in the springtime so, too, are recipes. Two chefs from Temecula Valley, CA, have provided recipes from their restaurants that people can make at home. They are Executive Chef Matthew Steffen at Cork|Fire Kitchen, Temecula Creek Inn and Executive Chef … [Read more...]
Easter Dishes Recipes From Italy’s Bettoja Hotels You Can Make At Home
Hand-Picked Meals By Chefs From The Bettoja Hotels In Rome For special occasions like Easter, it's good to go beyond the ordinary when making an Easter Dinner. With this in mind, the chefs of the Bettoja Hotels in Rome have handpicked two of their favorite dishes from their restaurants that people can cook at home. Note that as these are Italian dishes and thus, … [Read more...]
Recipe Of The Famous Pornstar Martini Cocktail
The tasty, yummy, and awesome Pornstar Martini always gets plenty of likes at the events. In the past few years, Pornstar Martini has received lots of popularity. It has become one of the favorite drinks for every party. You may be offered plenty of drinks at parties. These cocktails have a combination of various flavors and ingredients. If you are going to have a party and … [Read more...]
The Secret Behind The Moscow Mule
Booze is intertwined with humanity even more than water. If there is anything familiar across cultures and generations is the consumption of alcohol. the Moscow Mule could have died a long time ago because it has no association with big titles but it has survived the test of time even if it has a humble beginning. If the weekend is drawing near and you are just fatigued … [Read more...]
These Michigan Wineries Are Welcoming Travelers For Wine Tasting
Socially-Distanced Wine Travel Destinations In The Wolverine State When making travel plans to go wine tasting, it's pretty unlikely you will say "hey, let's go to Michigan!" But these wineries in the state's southwestern wine country near Lake Michigan are ready to welcome travelers to try their wines, food and even craft beers and local spirits. Below what you … [Read more...]
St. Patricks Day Cocktail Recipe – Made With Tequila!
Different Drinks To Try On St. Paddy's Day For Those Who Dare To Be Different When it comes to drinking on St. Patrick's Day, the normal thought process is beer. Followed by beer. And more beer. With, perhaps a shot or two of Irish whiskey tossed back for good measure. But for those who dare to be different, there is another choice. And while it may seem this … [Read more...]
Big Surprise: People Drank More Wine In 2020. Now What’s In Store For 2021?
It's not surprising that wine sales increased in 2020. It makes sense that while people spent more time at home in 2020, some of them also drank a glass or two of wine. And, when people purchased wine last year, many of them used wine shipping services. Now that we know the wine consumption patterns from 2020, let's consider what wine sellers might expect for 2021. Social … [Read more...]
Formula 1 Drivers To Celebrate Wins With Ferrari Trento Sparkling Wine
F1 Winners To Toast Success With This Italian Brand On The Podium Ferrari Trento, the three-time winner of the "Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year" at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships, is now the official sparkling wine of the Formula 1 racing series. That means when the top three drivers of races step to the podium for the traditional … [Read more...]
How To Tell If A Restaurant Customer Is Going To Dine & Dash – Spotting Key Symptoms
Signs A Person Or Group Is Planning On Leaving A Restaurant Without Paying By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger I was in the Greek Islands on a lazy late afternoon, and my friend and two friends had just plopped down at the first taverna we spotted. We were hot, tired and hungry, having had nothing to eat to that point as we had just arrived by … [Read more...]
Try This Different Margarita Recipe For A Twist On A Classic Cocktail
1800 Tequila Mixes With Jarritos' Tamarind Soda It's always nice to come up with a creative twist to a classic cocktail and here's one that blends in two tastes of Mexico to make a different type of one of the most popular drinks on the planet. It is the 1800 Tequila x Jarritos Tamarindo Tango Margarita and, as the name implies, it utilizes 1800 Tequila and … [Read more...]
National Margarita Day Cocktail Recipes With 1800 Silver Tequila
Salt Or No Salt? That's Up To You! National Margarita Day is Feb. 22 each year and while there is certainly nothing wrong with running out to the local cantina and having lots of the standard margaritas – salt or no salt!? – maybe you should try something different this year. Here are several margarita recipes that will add an extra element to your National … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day 1800 Tequila Cocktail Recipes
There is no unwritten rule or requirement that states you have to drink champagne with your special someone for Valentine's Day. You can boost the romantic atmosphere of the night (or weekend) by making tequila drinks. Here are recipes to a pair of tequila cocktails utilizing the high-end 1800 Cristalino and 1800 Silver tequilas. 1800 Love Potion 1 ½ oz. … [Read more...]
Why California Is Not A Great Comfort Food State
Where Are The Southern Standard Foods CA In Restaurants? I Want A Chicken Fried Steak! California restaurants, comfort food, foodie flood blogger By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger I am from the South and have the credentials that mark me as being a true Southerner: I love college football and independent women who also know how to make it seem as if … [Read more...]
Swedish Vodka Absolut Elyx Cocktail Recipes
Creative Drinks Made With This Super-Premium Vodka Here are three creative cocktails that you can make at home. These drinks are made with the super-premium Swedish vodka Absout Elyx. Two of them are shown in the company's cool-looking copper containers, which you can buy online at: absolutelyxboutique.com. The Elyx Spritz Ingredients: • 1-part Absolut … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes From The London Bar In West Hollywood, CA
Romantic Drinks For A Romantic Night Valentine's Day, cocktail recipes, The London West Hollywood From the Love Bug to the English Kiss, with a little Chocolate Raspberry Cupid on the side, there's romance in the air with these cocktails from the London Bar in West Hollywood, CA. Here are recipes for three Valentine's Day drinks from the mixologists at The … [Read more...]