¥ Of Wines & Spirits ¥

[lovemarie]

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[jamesbond]

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[carlo1225]

Wine + Cheese Pairings!...
 

[lovemarie]

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[carlo1225]

The different colors of wine with this unique chart. From light bodied red wines to well aged white wines...
 

[jamesbond]

PUMPKINHEAD

Pumpkinhead by Shipyard Brewing Co. is one of the most abundant pumpkin beers on the market and for good reason. This beer has consistently scored highly on our blind pumpkin beer taste tests. There’s nothing better than this beer with a cinnamon/sugar rim on a cool October evening!

[naruto789544]

great tips on boozing sir @jamesbond... some isn't just for humor... 
hope they have that kind of beer here already mam @lovemarie ... it's gonna be great for the holidays... 

[jamesbond]

SANTILLI

Santilli is an American IPA by one of my favorite local breweries here in MA, Night Shift Brewing. It’s an easy drinking and wonderfully smooth IPA with hints of tropical goodness and has become a year-round staple of mine. If you’re ever around Everett just outside of Boston, be sure to check out their awesome taproom! 

The glassware used in this photo is actually a plastic IPA cup that’s perfect for places when you don’t want to worry about broken glass. I received a 4 pack of these B Cups Plastic IPA Cups and they’ve worked out well this summer.

[lovemarie]

Sangria is named after the Spanish word for "bleeding" because of its typical dark-red colorSangria is named after the Spanish word for "bleeding" because of its typical dark-red color.

Because of the variation in recipes, sangria's alcoholic content can vary greatly, usually from 4 percent up to about 11 percent. The ingredients in sangria vary, particularly in the type of fruit used, the kind of spirits added (if any), and the presence or lack of carbonation.

White wine can be used instead of red, in which case the result is called sangria blanca or, as in Argentina and Paraguay, clerico. Some recipes that use heavier reds can be lightened by mixing a bottle of white in the mix. In some parts of Southern Spain, sangria is called zurra and is made with peaches or nectarines.[4] In most recipes, wine is the dominant ingredient and acts as a base. In some regions of Portugal, cinnamon and medronho brandy are used.
Mulled wine can be used to provide a rich full-bodied taste, chilled with orange juice, lemonade and a sliced pear to add sweetness.
Preparation consists of cutting the fruit in thin slices or small cubes, then mixing in advance all ingredients except for ice and carbonated sodas. After several hours, or a full day in a refrigerator to allow time for the fruit flavors to blend with the rest of the ingredients, the ice and any last-minute ingredients are added and the drinks are poured.
A non-alcoholic version of sangria is made from wine grapes, carbonated water, essence of lemon, and cane sugar.
Sangaree (drink) is a similar drink associated with the West Indies and the name sangaree is an archaic English name for sangria itself.

Sangria is served throughout Spain and Portugal during summer, and in the southern and eastern parts of the countries year-round. In these places it is a popular drink among tourists at bars, pubs and restaurants where it is often served in 1-litre pitchers or other containers large enough to hold a bottle of wine plus the added ingredients. A lid or other strainer for the container helps prevent the fruit and ice cubes from falling into the glass. Among the Spanish and Portuguese, sangria is most typically served at informal social gatherings, much like punch, from a punchbowl. Sangria is often served with a wooden spoon, used to get fruit out of the bottom of the punchbowl or pitcher. Sangria is also commonly served in Cuba, Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Argentina.

Bottled sangria can be bought in some countries. In the parlance of EU administrators, such products are referred to as "aromatised wines".

Sangria has become popular in the UK and the U.S., with many supermarkets stocking it during summer months. Sangría Señorial, a sangria-flavored non-alcoholic soft drink distributed by Tipp under the Jarritos family, has become popular in the United States.


source: wikipedia

[jamesbond]

FOCAL BANGER

Focal Banger is an American IPA brewed by The Alchemist in Vermont and crammed with Citra and Mosaic hops. It has a fantastic floral/pine aroma to it with a very drinkable citrus/grapefruit taste. There’s a hint of resin on the backend that tends to linger until the next sip.

[lovemarie]

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[carlo1225]

Cheeky Calendar Marks ‘Alcoholidays’, Gives Us 12 More Reasons To Drink Up...
 
New Jersey-based creative services company One Trick Pony has been celebrating the “Alcoholidays”—we assume these are holidays that are centered around alcohol consumption—for ten years.

For 2014, its creative team decided to mark the occasion in “true, ridiculous, and over-the-top style”—they created 12 new holidays for their clients that are detailed in a pin-up calendar, which features men of the agency as models.

Processed with a two-color overprint technique, its pages are transformed when one looks at them through the custom decoder glasses that accompanies it—this special calendar also comes with a mini bottle of vodka.

[lovemarie]

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[jamesbond]

  ^ does it have something to do with less sugar or caffeine perhaps? hmmm... nice tip ah....

[lovemarie]

Mojito (Cocktail)

Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball. Traditionally, a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint.

Main alcohol: Rum

Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz White rum, 6 leaves of Mint, Soda Water, 1 oz Fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons Sugar

Preparation: Mint sprigs muddled with sugar and lime juice. Rum added and topped with soda water.

Garnished with sprig of mint leaves. Served with a straw.

Served: On the rocks; poured over ice

Standard garnish: Sprig of mint, Yerba buena
Drinkware: Collins glass