Drinks for the Holiday Season
By Bob Lipinski As summer fades and activities like beach outings, pool parties, sailing, and open-air events wind down, I eagerly anticipate the delights of autumn—especially when it comes to food and drinks. This season invites you to savor cocktails, both hot and...
Drinks of American Presidents
By Bob Lipinski Since 1789, our country has had 47 presidents—some well-known, others less so. While many enjoyed cocktails and alcoholic beverages, some chose not to drink. Here’s a quick look at the favorite drinks of our U.S. Presidents — and some may surprise you....
Kentucky Derby and Mint Juleps
The word julep can be traced back over 600 years and stems from the Arabic julab or Persian jul-ab, meaning “rosewater.” The term has been referenced in English literature as early as 1400, originally referring to “a syrup composed solely of water and sugar.” Prior to...
Tequila — Mexico’s Native Spirit
By Bob Lipinski “One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.” — Comedian George Carlin, 1937-2008 Tequila is a distilled spirit produced from the juice of the blue agave, a plant native to Mexico. The agave has stiff, blue-tinted leaves and needle-like thorns,...
Homemade Cocktails for The Summer
By Bob Lipinski “Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable.” — G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer If you’re like me, you probably enjoy cocktails year-round and perhaps you may even have a favorite one or even two. When I entertain,...ABOUT BOB
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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