Tomorrow, July 11th, is National Mojito Day! Mojitos are a very popular cocktail typically made with rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and sparkling water, but there are many variations on the cocktail. In celebration of this delicious drink, we’ve got some great mojito recipes for you, as well as places in New York City you can go to imbibe them. […]

Last week, Manhattan with a Twist had the opportunity to try some delicious French food and beverage brands during a fun gathering hosted by Palais des Thés. We love discovering new and different products and sharing them with our readers and this was right up our alley! First and foremost, for those of you who don’t know about Palais des […]

Nothing beats a night of discovering art and wine. Last week, Allegrini, a leading wine producer in the Valpolicella Classico area in the northeastern Italian region of the Veneto, celebrated the 30th anniversary of their most acclaimed single vineyard wines. The celebration took place at the Guggenheim Museum, where guests were able to check out the recently opened exhibition by […]

Mint, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, basil, tomatoes, strawberries, and blueberries; the list goes on and on. What makes these ingredients so enticing to write about? Well, besides the aromas and flavors, these edible herbs, flowers, and fruits make for really interesting and refreshing ingredients for cocktails. If you’re in NYC and lacking your own outdoor garden as many do, then look […]

At-home parties are a bit of a rarity in New York. Blame it on the reasons you will—abundant restaurant choices, seasoned mixologists, fierce dance floors—but thanks to one recent (and might we say genius) collaboration, lack of apartment bar space can no longer be one of them. Enter the Gin Wheel, the brainchild of Bombay Sapphire EAST and design firm […]

If you really want to see fireworks this Fourth of July, we recommend imbibing in the best drinks to add that extra oomph to your holiday weekend. We’ve got all your favorite liquors, patriotic colors, and delicious boozy popsicles. With these phenomenal concoctions, you’ll be drinking to your heart’s content…we just pray you don’t end up singing the Star-Spangled Banner […]

Domaine de Canton, a ginger liqueur, uses only the finest, freshest baby ginger to produce this luxury spirit. Chef Eric Ripert, of New York City’s Le Bernardin has achieved huge success and numerous awards to prove it, including four stars from the NY Times several years in a row, a coveted 3-star from the Michelin Guide, and a 29/30 rating […]

Terroir is more than just a trendy wine bar with many locations. They serve incredible craft beers for every palate preference and recently held a Belgian Beer class in their Brooklyn location in Park Slope. The beer class was very informative and was taught by one of the restaurant’s managers. Allison, the manager, was funny, outspoken, and has been with […]

Anything can happen in New York City. One of the greatest things about living here is the opportunity to try some of the best foods and drinks in the entire world. NYC is a hub for the best chefs and mixologists around and they sure love to experiment. From booze-infused popsicles to boozy milkshakes, there are plenty of spots in […]

Autentico Tequila Alacran, founded in 2010 in Mexico City is growing in popularity across the USA in fine restaurants, clubs, and hotels, as well as some of the best lounges in NYC, Miami, and TX. Alacran is also making its name abroad. With the company’s commitment to excellence and producing smooth tasting, high quality agave products, it is no wonder […]