Brouwerij Bosteels Pauwel Kwak
Riddle me this: If the name makes you think of a duck, it’s probably Kwak. If the bar makes you drink it out of a silly little glass that needs a wooden stand and that makes everyone who walks by ask what you are drinking, it’s probably Kwak. Brouwerij Bosteels Pauwel Kwak Belgium beer that is …
Orange Blossom
Whenever we go out for happy hour, I scan the bar for the Hangar One labels. If they have it, I do a little dance (it’s very subtle). Then hand the keys to G. Which is my favorite? It’s a toss up between Kaffir and Orange Blossom — both make me think of childhood and frozen fresh fruit Popsicles. This cocktail recipe is serious summer treat.
Drylands Marlborough 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Was I being biased, believing that a screwcap made my wine less romantic, less elegant than a corked wine?
Allagash Curieux Craft Beer
What’s more American than bourbon, that lovely distilled spirit invented in the Deep South? The answer: a bourbon-flavored American craft beer. At least, that is what my friends and I decided while sampling a bottle of Allagash Curieux at the local pub and talking through which bottles to buy for the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Is this American beer worthy of a 4th of July celebration?
The Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Great American Cocktail Whiskey — more precisely Bourbon and rye — is about as American as it gets. Whiskey's deep Southern roots makes it the perfect candidate for an All-American July 4th celebration. Bold enough to stand up to just about anything, it pairs equally well with a grilled beef dog as it does ...
White Wine Sangria & Honey Moon 2005 Viognier
I like my sangria drinks citrusy and sweet, but with a little kick. I chose the 2005 Honey Moon Viognier at Trader Joe’s after watching a woman stockpile dozens of bottles of the stuff in her cart. Viognier has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the peach and floral notes in the wine complement the added fruit in the sangria. A good summer white wine. Here’s my white sangria recipe.
