The Space Between the Seasons
What to Drink in Late Winter, When Spring is Still a Promise. Late February is a quiet moment. The holidays are behind us. Valentine’s Day has packed up its chocolate and expectations. Winter is still very much present, but something has shifted. The light lingers. The cold feels less aggressive. You open the window for…
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The Art, Science, and Law of Pressing Grapes
Winter is when vineyards sleep and cellars hum. Fermentations have finished, barrels are topped, and winemakers finally have the quiet space to obsess over the decisions that matter most. And few decisions matter more than what happens between harvest and fermentation—that brief, beautiful, dangerous moment when grapes are pressed. Pressing is where juice becomes wine’s first…
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Love, Legends, and a Proper Glass of Wine
Valentine’s Day has somehow become a collision of romance, chocolate, prix-fixe menus, and mild panic. But long before heart-shaped boxes and awkward reservations at 7:15 pm, this holiday had a much stranger and more interesting backstory. A Brief and Slightly Unhinged History of Valentine’s Day The origins of Valentine’s Day are tangled, like a box…
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Trendy Cocktails: Hot Buttered Rum
A Fireside Hug in a Mug. There’s a very specific moment each December when the cold doesn’t just feel chilly—it feels personal. Your fingertips sting, your breath turns into its own winter cloud, and suddenly every Christmas carol feels like it’s judging you for not wearing thicker socks. And it’s right in that moment—somewhere between “Let…
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Trendy Cocktails: Apple Cider Whiskey Sour
Autumn’s Perfect Pour. There’s something inherently comforting about autumn—the way the air sharpens, the evenings stretch a little longer, and the familiar scent of cinnamon, baked apples, and bonfire smoke begins to hang in the air. In the cocktail world, that shift in season invites us to rethink our staples—trading mint for spice, citrus for…
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Trendy Cocktails: The Martini
Elegance in a glass. Few cocktails carry the mystique, elegance, and sheer cinematic cool of the Martini. It’s a drink that whispers power in boardrooms and purrs seduction in smoky lounges. Whether served bone-dry, extra dirty, or with a citrus twist, the Martini is less a cocktail and more a lifestyle—a reflection of taste, confidence,…
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Trendy Cocktails: The Manhattan
A Timeless Classic with a Modern Twist. Few cocktails evoke the sense of sophistication, history, and timeless appeal quite like the Manhattan. This venerable drink has stood the test of time, charming both seasoned cocktail enthusiasts and newcomers alike. As a seasoned mixologist and craft cocktail enthusiast, I’ve often found myself drawn to the Manhattan—not…
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The Art of Island Cocktails
In the dim glow of flickering imaginary tiki torches and the tantalizing scent of exotic spices wafting through the air, ten adventurous souls gathered for an exclusive evening of island-inspired libations and culinary delights. Hosted in the beautiful home of Bonnie Cooper and narrated by cocktail enthusiasts–Greg and Tammy (e.g. SOMM&SOMM), the stage was set…
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Trendy Cocktails: Blooming Elegance
When it comes to timeless cocktails, the martini stands in a league of its own. But what happens when you infuse this iconic drink with the essence of an English garden? Enter the “Blooming Elegance” – a floral riff on the classic martini that promises to transport your taste buds to a fragrant paradise. The…
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Trendy Cocktails: Jade Rambutan
Welcome back, SOMM&SOMM cocktail enthusiasts, to another delightful edition of the Trendy Cocktails series, where we explore the world of innovative drinks and the intriguing ingredients that make them so special. Today, we’re diving into the lush world of rambutan, the star of our uniquely refreshing concoction, the Jade Rambutan martini-style cocktail! A Tropical Treasure…
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Trendy Cocktails: Pineapple Sage Gimlet
In the world of cocktails, there are classics that have withstood the test of time, mixing tradition with an enduring sense of style and taste. Among these, the Gimlet stands as a testament to the prevailing allure of simplicity and flavor. Its history, shrouded in mystery and filled with intrigue, paints a vivid picture of…
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Trendy Cocktails: Distiller’s Punch
Every now and again you find new inspiration from old classics. In the case of this cocktail–the Distiller’s Punch–my inspiration came from an evening of mixology with Tammy. She began with her riff on the classic Sidecar, but with bourbon instead of the traditional Cognac (I prefer Remi Martin VSOP in the original). The Cointreau…
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