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Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice Pops

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Drake’s Organic Spirits recently announced that its Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice freeze-and-eat adult pops are outselling established national vodka and tequila brands in California, according to sales numbers from Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States.

Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice are handheld ice pops that feature 15% ABV and only 80 calories each. Spiked Ice is available in four flavors: Mango Rum Punch, Vodka Lemonade, Watermelon Martini and Classic Mojito. Award-winning all-organic, ultra-premium vodka and white rum makes up Drake’s Organic Spirits. As a result, they contain no artificial colors or flavors and freeze with twice the ABV as other brands.

“We know consumers care about the ingredients that go into the products they’re eating and drinking.” No state is as committed to organic products and sustainability than California. In California, 90% of households buy organic on a regular basis. Drake’s Organic Spirits commits to producing spirits made with the highest quality organic, non-GMO ingredients. These are better for the body and planet,” said Drake’s Founder and CEO Mark Anderson.

Drake’s Organic Spirits is the first and only spirit line in the world to be certified USDA organic, non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, vegan and kosher. As a result, the five certifications ensure a cleaner drinking option that comes only from the highest quality organic ingredients.

Drake’s Organic Premium Vodka was awarded Double Gold and Drake’s Organic White Rum received Gold at the most recent Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention & Exposition in Orlando, FL. The judges are industry experts who blind taste-test each spirit. Therefore, the most prestigious in the industry recognizes and respects Drake’s Organic White Rum.

Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice, Organic Vodka, Organic White Rum, Organic Spiced Rum and Organic Mixes are available at hundreds of locations throughout California including select Ralphs, Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, Albertsons, Vons and Target stores. However, if you would like a complete list of locations offering Drake’s products, click HERE.

About Drake’s Organic Spirits

In 2017 Minneapolis-based Drake’s Organic Spirits launched. Drake’s sources the highest quality USDA organic and non-GMO Project Verified ingredients to create a line of ultra-premium spirits and mixers. The Drake’s spirit line currently consists of Drake’s Organic Vodka, Drake’s Organic White Rum and Drake’s Organic Spiced Rum. Organic cane sugar, rather than grain, which produces a smooth, clean aftertaste, makes up Drake’s Organic Spirits. Drake’s Spirits are all 12-times distilled, creating an ultra-premium hand-crafted spirit at a price that beats the leading premium brands. Drake’s recently began producing bulk sanitizer to meet the need for cleaner, safer environments.

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SWEEPS | Win 1800 Tequila cocktails & Mariscos Jalisco tacos

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1800 Tequila is commemorating its official partnership with the Los Angeles Rams and offering LA fans the ultimate at-home tailgate experience. They will be teaming up with the popular food truck Mariscos Jalisco for the 1800 Taco Tailgate sweepstakes.

The 1800 Taco Tailgate sweeps offers lucky Los Angeles residents a chance to win a doorstop delivery of 1800 LA Ritas (1800 Tequila x Los Angeles Rams signature cocktail!) and Mariscos Jalisco tacos by the 1800 Taco Tailgate truck.

Enter ahead of the Rams Week Seven game against the Chicago Bears on October 26^th by posting a video of your best “Rams Chant” on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #1800TacoChallenge.

For more information on how to participate, please visit: https://www.1800tacochallenge.com/

Kahlúa’s new flavor: Blonde Roast Style

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People take their coffee seriously. But, with all the serious things happening in 2020, it’s safe to say that we could all use something less serious, like a drink.

In the spirit of International Coffee Day, October 1st, Kahlúa is launching a brand-new flavor, Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style and naming it the unofficial “Drink Drink” of the holiday. Kahlúa wants all those “serious” coffee people to know that once 4pm hits, this is the beverage they should reach for.

Made with medium roast coffee and hints of caramel, toffee and citrus flavors, this new expression of Kahlúa taps into consumer’s demand for lighter and more refreshing coffee cocktails.

Consumers’ interest and demand for light coffee drinks is on the rise especially as everyone continues to experiment with at-home cocktail making. Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style hopes to satisfy even more coffee-cocktail fans by introducing an option with a fresh, citrus taste.

Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style is made with our medium roast coffee and hints of caramel, toffee and citrus flavors. The new flavor offers a distinctive coffee and rum aroma perfect for whipping up delicious, flavorful cocktails for International Coffee Day and every day.

“As the world’s number one coffee liqueur, Kahlúa is always tapping into coffee culture trends and looking for ways to inspire coffee lovers at their next brunch or after-work hangout,” said Troy Gorczyca, U.S. Brand Director at Kahlúa. “Plus, we are known to make delicious coffee cocktails and this taps into the growing trends around more light coffee cocktails, so Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style was a natural next step for us as a brand.”

Available nationwide at various locations, Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style is 20% ABV and best served with tonic or with coconut water. Follow along at @Kahlua and Kahlua.com for the latest happenings or to find out more about Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style

Coco Blonde

Ingredients:

2 parts Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style
4 parts Coconut Water.

Method: Build over ice in rocks or highball glass.

Blonde Tonic

Ingredients:

2 parts Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style
5 parts Tonic Water

Method: Build over ice, in rocks or highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

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Join VIDE in Celebration of National Vodka Day

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What’s better than a deal on alcoholic beverages? Probably a deal on alcoholic beverages on National vodka day — and VIDE has us covered. To celebrate National Vodka Day on October 4th, VIDE – Premium Canned Cocktails will be selling their pre-mixed vodka soda 4-packs of 12-ounce cans for $9.99 (which is regularly priced at around $11.99) on their website drinkvide.com for the day.

VIDE is a conveniently ready-to-drink product with a hint of natural fruit flavor that comes in two varieties: Cranberry and Watermelon. Cranberry is perfect for those who are looking to jump into fall and Watermelon for those who want one last taste of summer. Which will you choose?

The best part is that VIDE is made with only three ingredients – carbonated water, six times distilled gluten-free vodka, and a dash of natural cranberry/watermelon flavor. In addition, it is crisp, refreshing, and light! The 5% ABV beverage is only 99 calories, gluten-free, and contains zero sugar or zero carbs — which all makes it easier to not fret about extra calories

VIDE WATERMELON COCKTAIL:

Ingredients:

– 2-3 Frozen Watermelon Chunks (cut into cubes)

– 1 Watermelon VIDE can

– 1 Lime

– Mint to garnish

Method:

Place frozen watermelon chunks in glass, pour Watermelon VIDE on top. Squeeze 1/4^th of a lime into glass and stir. Place mint leaf and fresh lime wedge to garnish.

ABOUT VIDE

VIDE was founded in 2019 by college best friends Ryan Laverty and Sal Campisi. The pair, who are both 26 years old, came together to create VIDE when they realized there was a gap in the market for a ready-to-drink product made with real vodka and shared a vision to deliver convenience and clean ingredients to the modern drinker.

VIDE is regularly priced at around $11.99 (for a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans) and can be shipped to 35 states. To find if shipping is available in your state, please visit: https://drinkvide.com/order-online.

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National Whiskey Sour Day x Jameson Black Barrel

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With National Whiskey Sour Day (8/25) fast approaching, a cool, refreshing Jameson Black Barrel is the perfect way to celebrate! By mixing Irish whiskey and lemon juice with egg white and your choice of bitters, the Jameson Classic Whiskey Sour is a delicious cocktail that, to this day, is still one of the most famous after-dinner cocktails around the world. Made with Jameson Black Barrel, the Jameson recipe gives an added bonus of enhanced spiciness, vanilla sweetness, and sherry fruit in what is already a very tasty cocktail.

Ingredients:

2 Parts of Jameson Black Barrel
1 Part of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 Part sugar syrup
1/2 Part of egg white
3 Parts of your choice of bitters
Cherry or lemon twist for garnish

Method:

Fill a shaker with ice
Add 2 Parts Jameson Black Barrel
Add 1 Part freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Add 1/2 Part sugar syrup
Add 1/2 Part egg white
Add 3 Parts bitters
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with a lemon twist

Enjoy!

JAJA-peño Margarita

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With National Tequila Day (July 24th) around the corner, celebrate with a new cocktail from JAJA Tequila called the JAJA-peño Margarita!

Ingredients

1.5 oz JAJA Blanco
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1/2 oz Agave Syrup
2 Jalapeño slices

Garnish

Rounded Lime

Method

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice to chill the mixture and pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a rounded lime and serve!

Pronounced “HA HA,” JAJA was founded in 2018 by brothers Maurice and Elliot Tebele and their childhood friend Martin Hoffstein, with the mission of creating a fun, modern and authentic luxury tequila. Soon after they expanded their team to include Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of the DJ duo The Chainsmokers as Co-Owners of the brand. All the products in JAJA’s portfolio are produced using slow non-industrial methods at a heritage distillery led by a group of distillers who have over fifty years of experience in the industry. JAJA’s three varieties (Blanco, Reposado and Añejo) are all available nationwide. Priced between $34.99 – $52.99.

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D’USSE Bastille Basil

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As you may know, the bold, yet remarkably smooth character of D’USSE Cognac was conceived at the prestigious Château de Cognac – a 200-year-old venue and one of the oldest Cognac houses in France. Thus, making it an opportune time to explore an exclusive cocktail from the brand to celebrate Bastille Day!

Ingredients

1 1/2 Parts D’USSE
1 1/2 Parts French Rosé Wine
3/4 Part Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Part Simple Syrup
1 1/2 Part Sparkling Water

Garnish

4 Basil Leaves
1 Lemon Wheel

Method

Add D’USSE, Rosé, lemon, simple syrup and basil leaves into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice filled glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh basil.

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Mercadito Mai Tai Day

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Mercadito, one of Chicago’s top restaurants for authentic Mexican cuisine and tequila and mezcal cocktails released a new specialty cocktail, Mex Tai, in honor of National Mai Tai Day. The delicious libation includes Casamigos Mezcal, Canada Oaxacan Rum, Orange Liquor, Orgeat and Lime (sunshine not included). Guests may enjoy the cocktail on the restaurant’s outdoor patio or in the indoor dining room, which opened to guests last week.

Winner of Diners’ Choice 2020, Mercadito, is dedicated to keeping things fresh and flavorful —from their homemade tortillas to seasonal guacamole. Mercadito is open for dining and in an effort to protect their community from the spread of Covid-19, they have taken the following precautions: tables will be 6ft apart, guests’ temperatures will be taken upon arrival, sanitizer stations will be available throughout the dining space and extra care will be put into sanitizing tables between reservations, which can be made here. If you want an at home dining experience, Mercadito also provides delivery services on Grubhub.

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JAJA TEQUILA

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With Summer upon us, there is nothing better than soaking up the sun with a drink in hand. That’s why JAJA Tequila, co-owned by The Chainsmokers, developed four easy AND delicious cocktail recipes for you to enjoy whether you’re barbequing or hanging poolside.

The Cosmonaut

Adapted from the classic Sasha Petraske cocktail by Liquor Lab NY

1.5 oz JAJA Blanco

.75 oz Lemon Juice

1 bar spoonful Raspberry Jam

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into coupe glass. Garnish with an orange.

Cucumber Basil Margarita

By Liquor Lab NY

1.5 oz JAJA Blanco

.5 oz Lime

.5 oz Cucumber Juice

.75 oz Opal Basil syrup

Shake JAJA Blanco with Lime Juice, Cucumber Juice (or muddled cucumber) with ice to chill. Pour over ice or serve neat.

Grapefruit Tequila Spritzer

1.5 oz JAJA Reposado Tequila

1.5 oz Grapefruit Juice

Top with lime soda

Sparkling water

Cucumber slices and rosemary to garnish

JAJA Mule

1.5 oz JAJA Añejo

.75 oz Lime Juice

.25 oz Simple Syrup

Top with Ginger Beer

Candied Ginger

Serve over ice. Garnish with candied ginger and lime!

Saline Restaurant shares Cocktail Recipes

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As happy hour has been moved from your favorite bar to your favorite couch, Saline Restaurant at Hotel Joaquin is giving you the recipes to three of their favorite spritz’s that will take your taste buds on a mini vacation from the comfort of your home to the coast of Laguna Beach. Step outside of your normal drink rotation and mix things up with the 985, The Master or their signature welcome cocktail, the Auric Spritz, all three will definitely impress your virtual happy hour friends. The light and fresh fruit flavors of these summer inspired drinks are perfect to enjoy with lunch or dinner, from Magdalena Rum to Nardini Mandorola Grappa and of course a lot of Prosecco, take your pick and have fun!

985
Combine and-muddle give a quick shake, fine strain:
1oz St. Germain
.75oz Nardini Mandorola Grappa
.25oz Simple Syrup
.5oz Lemon Juice
1 Hulled Strawberry

Then top with 3oz Prosecco

GARNISH: Strawberry slices, lemon wheel, tarragon

The Master
Combine:
1.5 Cocchi Americano
.25oz Le Canne Bleu Rhum
.5oz Small Hands Passion Fruit Syrup
.25oz Lemon Juice
3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Give a quick Whip with your ice and dump in your glass. Then top with:
1.5oz Sparkling wine

GARNISH: Edible flowers, lemon wheel

The Auric Spritz
Muddle 3-5 sprigs of mint & combine in a mixing glass with:
1oz. Aperol
.5oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth
.5oz Magdalena Rum,
.25oz Simple Syrup
.5oz Lemon Juice

Shake and Fine strain into a large wine glass

Add ice and top with prosecco

GARNISH: orange wheels, Mint sprig