Kentucky Derby and Mint Juleps

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

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

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,...
Recent Wine and Spirit Discoveries

Recent Wine and Spirit Discoveries

By Bob Lipinski “To offer wine is the most charming gesture of hospitality, and a host brings out for his guests the finest he has. Whether there are four wines or one, the gesture is the same.” (Alexis Lichine, 1913-1989, wine writer and winery owner) As an author...
Rye- America’s Almost Forgotten Whiskey

Rye- America’s Almost Forgotten Whiskey

By Bob Lipinski “I wish to live to 150 years old, but the day I die, I wish it to be with a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other.” (Ava Gardner, 1922-1990, American actress) Rye, an American whiskey, was the favorite of President George...
Wine & Spirit Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Wine & Spirit Holiday Stocking Stuffers

By Bob Lipinski I am absolutely the best holiday shopper, and everyone loves my gifts! My secret… I do all my shopping in a liquor store (wine shop if you prefer), and it takes less than one hour. Forget those long lines, crowded malls, and roads that resemble parking...

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