Sure, moonshine is said to be a thing of the past, but thanks to Ole Smoky, it’s here to stay. Now don’t cringe — we know moonshine is known for its astronomically high proof , but we can attest that this doesn’t taste like something you’d use to remove nail polish. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is the first federally licensed distillery […]

The trend of the season seems to be clothing and cocktail pairings and right on trend are two stylish brands, Rag & Bone and Ultimat Vodka. The brands cleverly collaborated and brought five of New York City’s top mixologists together to craft custom Ultimat Vodka cocktails inspired by Rag & Bone’s Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Mixologist Bobby Hicks describes his style […]

Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Kim and Kanye…some pairings are just meant to be. And although we usually pair our alcohol with some sort of sustenance, clothing works just fine, too, because let’s face it, if you’re going to drink, you better look good. Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey partnered with luxury shirt brand Thomas Pink to present three […]

When James Bond ordered his martinis shaken, not stirred, it goes without saying they were made from gin. Vodka martinis would have done little to sustain the affable spy’s image as a pop cultural weapon in the West’s Cold War arsenal. (Though, to be fair, the Wall came down despite Reagan’s love of the Russian eau de vie in his martinis. […]

Pass the Courvoisier! The special launch of Courvoisier’s L’Essence Du Horse commemorates the Chinese New Year, which began on January 31st. This year represents the year of the horse. The bottle and packaging not only make a great gift, but are perfect for collectors and cognac enthusiasts. Make sure you really like the recipient of this extravagant gift because bottles sell for […]

With Spring weather finally peaking its head out from behind the clouds people all over the country are rejoicing. And what better way to toast to Spring than with a great glass of wine? Brought to you by Rosenblum Cellars comes a recently launched brand, The Great American Wine Company, which generously contributes each year to military charities to support […]

In a city blanketed with Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, classic coffee shops need to separate themselves from the rest. The Roost, located in Alphabet City, creates a rustic and welcoming vibe once patrons walk through the doors. Once served organic coffee from the Brooklyn Roasting Company, patrons also enjoy delicious freshly baked pastries sourced from Balthazar Bakery. Grab a coffee […]

Happy Martini Week everyone! This year marks the 5th annual Martini Week in New York City, which runs from today, March 14th through March 31st. Earlier this week Thrillist threw a kickoff event in preparation of Martini Week at Hudson Terrace, where guests were able to sample martinis from Thrillist’s favorite bars and restaurants. Throughout the evening attendees were able […]

St. Patty’s Day is finally right around the corner! If you aren’t a big whiskey drinker, we’ve got you covered with the greenest and luckiest cocktails around to have you celebrating like a leprechaun this holiday. Now hop to it! Shamrock Kir (Courtesy of Benjamin Steakhouse) Champagne 1/2 oz. Apple Pucker Add ½ oz. of Apple pucker to a champagne […]

This Saturday, March 8th, kicks off an awesome “Stone Street” bar crawl! The New York Shakespeare Exchange is at it again with this year’s ShakesBEER NYC event! Starting at Bavaria Bierhaus, this crawl will continue to Ulysses, Dubliner, then to Route 66 Smokehouse! For $45 you get 4 drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine, or cocktails. Check-in begins at 2:30 […]