Celebrate Irish culture with one, or all, of these fun, delicious cocktails! The Chaparrita (Courtesy of Licha’s Cantina, Austin, TX and Gem & Bolt) 1.5 oz. Gem & Bolt Mezcal 1 oz. Damiana Tea Splash of fresh pineapple juice Splash of lime bitter To make Damiana tea: Steep 1 oz. of dry damiana leaf in hot water for 30 minutes, […]

Looking to impress your significant other this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got a round up of some of our favorite recipes that are sure to put anyone in a loving mood. Mezcal Mama (Courtesy of The New York Edition) 1.5 oz. Gem & Bolt Mezcal 1.5 oz. jasmine tea 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/5 oz. agave syrup 1/4 oz/ benedictine […]

At home among the hip and zigzagging streets of the West Village, Luv Tea cultivates a new and burgeoning following of educated tea drinkers. Known for its tournament-grade (that means really, really good quality) oolong teas and tea ceremonies, the modern shop has made its mark as a premium tea destination in the city. Brought to you by Tea Master […]

I have to admit – when kombucha first became mainstream and popular a few years ago, I was not on board. I just didn’t like the taste. Fast-forward to now and things couldn’t be more different. I’m obsessed. I drink it at least every week, if not every day. So what exactly is kombucha and what are its health benefits? First […]

The countdown to New Year’s eve is on! How are you celebrating?? Champagne and bubbly are par for the course, but that doesn’t mean you can’t jazz it up by mixing up your favorite champagne, prosecco or sparkling wine with some star ingredients to make a delicious cocktail or two. Rosé Sparkler (Courtesy of Angry Orchard) 4oz Angry Orchard Rosé […]

‘Tis the season to get spooky! And what better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by brewing up some witch-worthy cocktails? We’ve rounded up some of the spookiest drinks you can create this holiday…read on if you dare. Autumn Old Fashioned (Courtesy of Monkey 47) 2.5oz Monkey 47 .25oz Autumn Spice Syrup 1d Angostura Bitters Add all ingredients […]

Biodynamic wines have become more and more prominent as both restaurants and consumers become more conscious of ingredients and where they come from. Winemaker Arnaud Hereu has been working with organically grown grapes at Odfjell Vineyard in Chile since 2006. Born and raised in Bordeaux, Hereu has helmed winemaking at Odfjell, shaping it into a leader of organic viticulture and […]

  WhistlePig is a rye whiskey that we discovered a few years ago and fell in love with. Last week, we ventured to The Beekman’s Turret Penthouse to celebrate its newest launch, The Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve. This new launch is the fifth edition of the brand’s best whiskies, in good company with past iterations The Boss Hog IV: […]

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll know that I really enjoy a nice cup of tea. But I had never heard of flowering tea before! TeaBloom, a company that is known for its tea products, specifically, its hand-crafted flowering tea, which blossoms right before your eyes! TeaBloom’s mission is to encourage more people to sit down and […]

It’s not every day that you get to drink and dine with a master distiller, let alone one from France. Courvoisier‘s master distiller, Benoît de Sutter, was recently in town and we had the unique opportunity to learn and dine with him at the impressive Nomad Hotel rooftop. Spending an entire evening tasting and learning about cognac gave me a […]