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Check out these Seasonal Cocktails from our friends over at Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City, NJ

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Caramel Apple Martini

2 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

2 oz Angry Orchard Apple Cider

1 oz Buttershots

Drizzle glass with caramel sauce.

Shake Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and Buttershots  in Cocktail Shaker and pour into Martini Glass and top with Angry Orchard Apple Cider.

 

Pumpkin Margarita

2 oz Sauza Tequila

1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Puree

½ Teaspoon Cinnamon nutmeg mixture

Splash simple syrup

Splash Lime juice

Splash of Triple Sec

Rim glass in raw sugar and cinnamon

Shake All ingredients in Cocktail Shaker, Strain and pour over ice.

 

Kiss of Death

4 oz stoli razberry vodka

2 oz crème de coco white

Splash of simple syrup

Grenadine mixture pour into glass at the end

Shake Stoli Razberry vodka and Crème de coco white in a cocktail shaker and pour into martini glass.  Slowly pour grenadine and simple syrup into the martini glass.  The grenadine should settle to the bottom of the glass. Top with a Spider Ring.

 

The Evolution of Popcorn: A Poppin’ New Shot

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360 Vodka celebrates National Popcorn Poppin’ Monthwith a new flavor: 360 Buttered Popcorn

WESTON, MO, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – It’s October, the time of year when
corn is harvested and Americans eat more popcorn than ever, leading the
Secretary of Agriculture in 1999 to declare October as National Popcorn
Poppin’ Month. To celebrate, 360 Vodka has created a buttered popcorn
flavor to honor America’s oldest snack food.

With its telltale aroma and freshly popped corn flavor, 360 Buttered
Popcorn captures that buttery goodness that has led Americans to eat 16
billion quarts of popcorn each year!

The first Europeans to colonize the Americas soaked popcorn in milk as a
breakfast cereal, then in the 20s it became a popular movie snack and
today, 360 Vodka has evolved this taste into a savory grown-up treat.  
Add a splash of soda, garnish with a chocolate or candy and you have
all your movie snack favorites in a glass with no mess or kernels that
haven’t popped!

“Classic and nostalgic flavors continue to dominate mixology trends and
we’re thrilled to give cocktail lovers another innovative flavor to
spark their creativity and treat their taste-buds,” says Vic Morrison,
Vice-President of Marketing for 360 Vodka.   “In June, we satisfied
their sweet-tooth with 360 Glazed Donut and now we’re appealing to
their salty side with 360 Buttered Popcorn.”

With a collection of thirteen flavored vodkas, including the multiple
award-winning and favorite 360 Double Chocolate, 360 Vodka, the world’s
only sustainable vodka   is celebrated for perfecting innovative vodka
flavors while leaving the smallest footprint thanks to the distillery’s
numerous and significant sustainability practices.

360 Buttered Popcorn is now available across the US, so pop in a movie,
pop off the 360 swing-top and savor the flavor that has been a part of
America’s history for years.

Night at the Movies

1 1/2 oz. 360 Buttered Popcorn
Cola
Lime wedge
Popcorn

Fill a tall glass with ice, add 360 Buttered Popcorn, top with cola and
stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh popcorn.

Caramel Corn Collins

2 oz. 360 Buttered Popcorn
1/2 oz Caramel sauce
2 Lime wedges squeezed
Root Beer
Caramel popcorn

Combine vodka, lime juice and caramel sauce in a mixing glass filled
with ice. Shake well to loosen caramel and dilute. Strain into martini
glass with fresh ice. Top with root beer. Garnish with caramel popcorn.

Kettle Corn Shooter

1 oz. 360 Buttered Popcorn
50/50 Sugar and Salt mixture

Rim a shot glass with sugar and salt mixture. Add 360 Buttered Popcorn
to a mixing glass filled with ice and shake.   Strain into the rimmed
shot glass.

BBQ Corn Daiquiri

2 oz. 360 Buttered Popcorn

2 oz. Margarita mix

50/50 Salt and Pepper

Lime wheel

Rim a rocks glass with salt and pepper mixture.   Add 360 Buttered
Popcorn and Margarita Mix to a mixing glass filled with ice and shake.
Pour into rimmed rocks glass.

Price and Availability:

360 Buttered Popcorn retails for approximately $15.99 (750mL) and is
available at liquor retailers across the USA. Check the ‘Where to Buy’
section at www.vodka360.com for specific local retailers.

Leaving the Smallest Footprint

Each bottle of 360 Vodka is made with recycled glass, featuring reusable
closures and recycled paper printed with water   based eco   friendly inks.
As organic grain leaves a larger footprint, 360 Vodka uses local grain
grown less than 95 miles from the country’s most energy efficient
distillery where 360 Vodka is crafted. This gives the brand its
distinctive, smooth taste that has been awarded with multiple platinum
and gold medals for taste from international spirits competitions. 360
Vodka is proud to donate one dollar from every closure returned to a
dedicated environmental charity.

Agave Loco® Pepper Cured Tequila Adds a Sweet & Spicy Flavor To Bartender®s’ Playbooks This Football Season

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The Agave Maria™ Will Keep Customers Cheering for More

CHICAGO – August 20, 2012 — Football season is Bloody Mary season. From pre-game to
halftime to the end of game celebration, the Bloody Mary is a perennial favorite for football fans
while watching a game at their favorite bar.

To celebrate the season of the Hail Mary, Agave Loco® Pepper Cured Tequila is bringing its
Agave Maria™Bloody Mary to bartenders’ playbooks. A play that will keep fans calling an
audible when ordering a Bloody Mary – “Make mine with Agave Loco!”

Agave Loco is the first ever “Pepper Cured” tequila. It is aged for 6 to 8 months in bourbon
barrels. The flavor and character of 100% Agave Reposado tequila is infused with the oils of six
different varieties of pepper to provide a rare sweet and spicy taste experience.

As complex as the flavors of Agave Loco are, turning any Bloody Mary into an Agave Maria is
very simple – just add Agave Loco.

Agave Loco® allows consumers to taste the true, sweet flavor of Jalapeno, Serrano and Habanero
peppers without overwhelming them with heat. The first taste is like biting into a fresh jalapeno
pepper with a burst of sweet heat and then a great pepper finish. When added to any Bloody Mary
mix, the sweet heat of pepper comes through very subtly and enhances the flavors of the cocktail,
creating the most delicious Bloody Mary a customer will ever drink.

Agave Maria™ Recipe
• 1 part Agave Loco™ Pepper Cured Tequila
• 4 parts Bloody Mary mix
• Combine, pour over ice and enjoy

Agave Loco® Pepper Cured Tequila is Rated 91.2 By Tequila.net

COPYRIGHT 2012 AGAVE LOCO AND AGAVE MARIA IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AGAVE LOCO LLC
AGAVE LOCO® TEQUILA WITH PEEPERS ADDED, 35.5% ALC/VOL
IMPORTED BY AGAVE LOCO BRANDS, HIGLAND PARK, IL

PLEASE ENJOY OUR PRODUCTS IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER.

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BARTENDER ® Super Bowl Cocktails XLVI

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For Super Bowl XLVI, BARTENDER® Magazine (the largest on-premise publication in the World) would like to suggest these cocktails:

New York Giants

Big Apple Manhattan

2 ½ oz. Laird’s Apple Jack (big apple but made in New Jersey)

1/8 oz. cranberry juice

Stir with ice strain into a chilled cocktail glass or serve over ice. Garnish with a slice of a New York apple.

New England Patriots

The Patriotini

2 oz. Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey (they are dew for a win)

½ oz. Sour Apple Schnapps

1 oz. cranberry juice

Serve over ice.

 

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SWEET BUBBLY FOR YOUR SWEETHEART THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

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Embrace the Romance with Korbel Sweet Cuvée and Sweet Rosé

GUERNEVILLE (RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY), CA, January 26, 2012 – Picking out the perfect gift for that special someone for Valentine’s Day can be a difficult task. In affairs of the heart, the best gifts are classic gifts, and the classic Valentine’s Day gifts are red roses and heart-shaped chocolates.  This year, why not kick it up a notch and offer your loved one a sweet alternative, Korbel Sweet Cuvée and Korbel Sweet Rosé California champagnes.

Red roses, with their message of love, may always be the number one Valentine’s Day gift, but sweet libations are clearly gaining ground.  Korbel Sweet Cuvée and Sweet Rosé – produced using the time-honored méthode champenoise (in which the bubbles are created by secondary fermentation in the bottle) – are a newer Valentine’s Day tradition.  Korbel Sweet Rosé, for its rose hue and generous fruit, make the traditional gift of red roses wilt with envy, while Korbel Sweet Cuvée speaks to romance with its beautiful gem-like bubbles and bright delicate flavors.  More than a gift to give, these Korbel Sweet varietals are a gift to share on Valentine’s Day.  The romantic color, fresh berry flavors and complex finish invite toasts to love and happiness, while pairing exquisitely with strawberries and chocolate.

For added flair, rim flutes with chocolate (simply heat some chocolate chips in the microwave until slightly melted.  Mix the chips and twist the rim of the flute over the chocolate to coat.  Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 2 minutes to set or until ready to serve).  Place one cherry or raspberry in the bottom of your chocolate rimmed flute and pour Korbel Sweet Cuvée or Korbel Sweet Rosé over the top. 

The Korbel Sweet Cuvée and Sweet Rosé California champagne varieties are truly affordable luxuries guaranteed to create truly special Valentine celebrations.  Simply put a few bottles in the refrigerator so you’ll always have these delicious sparklers on hand for yourself and your special guests.

Established in 1882 in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, Korbel Champagne Cellars produces the United States’ most popular méthode champenoise champagne. But the true measure of Korbel’s success during its 130 years can be seen in the impact it’s had on American consumers and its presence at various celebrations throughout the years. Owned and managed by the Heck family since 1954, Korbel currently makes eleven champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. In a separate facility, Korbel also produces one of the country’s most respected brandies.

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Toast Love. Celebrate responsibly.

$100 dollar Margarita!

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  Drink as if you’re the mighty Greek king Midas and everything you touch is gold. Come experience royalty at Platinum Dollz, New Jersey’s number one gentlemen club and restaurant. Platinum Dollz signature drink for a king is a 24kt frozen margarita. Made with the finest tequila ever made Gran Patron Burdeos is pure pleasure topped with 24kt gold leaf petals and Hawaiian black lava salt around the rim. Platinum Dollz 24kt frozen margarita is priced at $100 dollars you can taste how luxurious this drink is. Come experience the feeling of being a king.

 

 

 

SKINNY COCKTAILS BY RAY AND JACLYN FOLEY

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Skinny Cocktails by Ray and Jaclyn Foley is full of more than 250 tasty low-cal cocktail options. These cocktails are perfect for letting loose with friends or just having a drink by the pool without having to worry about the calories.

Skinny Cocktails includes some perfect summer drinks for any occasion:

The Bikini-55 calories
3 oz. Ocean Spray diet orange citrus drink
¾ oz. coconut flavored rum
Orange slice for garnish

Havana Beach-120 calories
2 oz. light pineapple juice
½ lime
1 oz. Bacardi light rum
1 tsp. sugar
Diet ginger ale to top
Lime slice for garnish

Island Breeze-66 calories
2 oz. Vita Coco Coconut water
1 ½ oz. TY KU sake
Slice fresh cucumber for garnish

The No-Guilt Margarita-120 calories
4 oz. seltzer water
1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 ½ oz. 1800 tequila
2 packets of no-calorie sweetener

Sunburn Cooler-185 calories
5 raspberries
4 slices green bell pepper
1 ½ oz. TY KU liqueur
½ oz. lime juice
¼ oz. ginger liqueur

And More!

Skinny Cocktails also gives recipes for non-alcoholic drinks because skipping the alcohol doesn’t have to mean skipping the fun or flavor. The book also comes with list of the calories in mixers, alcohol, and beer so no matter what you choose to drink you can stay skinny.

Let loose this summer and don’t worry about fitting in those skinny jeans in the fall.

Ray and Jaclyn Foley are expert bartenders and publishers of Bartender magazine. Ray is also the founder of the Bartenders Foundation Inc. and the author of Bartending for Dummies. He has appeared on ABC-TV News, CBS News, NBC News, Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. He has also been featured in major magazines, including Forbes and Playboy. Jaclyn Foley is also the author of Girls Night. Ray and Jaclyn reside in New Jersey.

TWO FANTASTIC COCKTAILS FROM EL BULLI

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SUGAR CANE MOJITOS AND CAIPIRINHAS
From El Bull

Serves 10

Ingredients:
5 lengths of sugar cane

For Mojito
3/4 cup rhum agricole (such as Neisson Rhum Reserve Special)
15 fresh mint leaves

For Caipirinha
3/4 cup cachaca
To finish: demerara sugar
Citric acid crystals
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Grated lime zest
10 fresh mint leaves
crushed ice

Preparation
For sugar cane rods:
1. With serrated knife, cut sugar cane following its natural separations, which should not be less than 3 inches.
2. Peel the bark of the sugar cane.
3. Cut the tender inside of the sugar cane into rectangular rods 3 inches in length by 1/2 inch wide to produce 20 rods of sugar cane.

For sugar cane mojitos:
1. Place 10 sugar cane rods in a Ziploc bag, along with rhum agricole and mint leaves.
2. Seal the bag tightly and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

For sugar cane caipirinhas:
12. Place 10 sugar cane rods in a Ziploc bag, along with cachaca.
2. Seal the bag tightly and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

To finish cocktails:
1. Remove sugar cane rods from Ziploc bag.
2. With a knife, make a small vertical cut in one end of each of the mojito rods and insert a whole mint leaf into each, being careful to center the leaves.
3. Sprinkle demerara sugar and grated lime zest over all the rods.
4. Sprinkle two citric-acid crystals on each mojito rod.
5. Fill two glasses with crushed ice and place five mojito rods and five finished caipirinha rods in each.
6. Serve at once.

To enjoy: Chew and lick the cane to extract the cocktail. (The cane is not eaten).

Manhattan Cocktail Classic Aftermath

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We went to this, saw some wonderful people, and had a GREAT time!

Ah yes, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala. An annual blow-out of extremes, excesses, and lots and lots of cocktails. 40,000 cocktails to be exact. With 3,000 guests celebrating and drinking – thats 13.3 cocktails per guest!

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We, unfortunately did not have 13.3 cocktails – but we can tell you (from today’s headache and the junk-food cravings) that we had our fair share. The Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala is quite a production. Created by the talented Lesley Townsend, this was the second year of the annual event that was attended by over 130 liquor vendors – read – an amazing opportunity to taste those unknown brands in one place!

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The festivities took over the entire New York Public Library – cocktail and food stations in almost every room and corner of the building, live bands, caricatures, oysters bars, burlesque dancers dancing in large bird cages, and those grand staircases and devastatingly beautiful reading rooms filled with young New Yorkers dressed for the occasion. Festive fascinators, top hats, canes, masks, floral head pieces, ties with mini martini glasses, and so many prom dresses.

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It was really wonderful to spend an evening in the Library – the exquisite Beaux-Arts marble building by architects Carrère and Hastings was completed in 1911. Party-goers wrapped around the block to get into the event, and upon entry we knew it was bound to be an epic night. Each vendor had a station and a signature cocktail for the event. Renowned bartenders such as Tony Abou-Ganim and Brian van Flandern poured what seemed like an endless number of cocktails (we hope they are treating themselves to a vacation after this week).

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We started the evening with one of Tony’s legendary Campari Negronis, then onto the Tanqueray no. 10 Tom Nichol, Barritt’s Ginger Beer Just Got Paid, Farmer’s Gin Gimlet, a taste of Cayrum (so delicious), Hibiki Highball, and our two favorite cocktails of the evening: the Glenlivet Blood and Sand, and theYamazaki cocktail.

There were some more mixed in there as well – ok maybe we got close to 13.3…

We were bummed that we were not able to hit every station and try one of each cocktail – but it’s probably best we didn’t.

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Our next MCC event – the Campari Spritied Fête for the Senses Inspired by Padma Lakshmi at The Box!

Tickets for events are still available – check out the Manhattan Cocktail Classic website for more information.

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