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It’s Finally Summertime, and the Sipping is Easy!

17 Wednesday Jun 2020

Posted by catieespinoza10 in Cocktails, Recipe, summer entertaining, Uncategorized, Wine

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coolers, Recipes, summer, summer cocktails, summer entertaining, summer wine, YETI

Summertime, and the sipping is easy. Whether you’re throwing a backyard barbeque, a Taco Tuesday, or just grilling by the pool, we offer everything you need to have the best day for you and your guests all summer long. Try our delicious and refreshing cocktails, explore our wine and food pairing tips, and see what’s new up our sleeves this year!

Cool Down With These Cocktails

BAHAMA MAMA

Bahama Mama cocktail

Serves: 1   Preparation Time: 5 minutes   Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients

¼ oz. coffee liqueur
1 fl. oz. silver rum
1 fl. oz. coconut-flavored rum
1 fl. oz. grenadine syrup
2 fl. oz. orange juice
2 fl. oz. pineapple juice
½ oz. lemon juice
1 cup cracked ice
Strawberry, pineapple wedge, and cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until a slushy consistency.
  3. Pour into a glass.
  4. If desired, garnish with a strawberry, pineapple wedge, and cherry.

More of a visual learner? Don’t worry, we have a video for you too:

WATERMELON FROSE

Watermelon Frose Drinks

Serves: 4   Preparation Time: 8 Hours   Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients

1 Standard 750mL bottle of Rosé
1/2 cup fresh watermelon syrup
1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice
1/2 Lime, juiced
Watermelon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. The night before, pour Rosé into 2 ice cube trays and freeze.
  2. In a blender combine Rosé and ice cubes, watermelon syrup, watermelon juice, and lime juice.
  3. Blend until it is a slushy-like consistency.
  4. Scoop the Frosé into your glasses and garnish with a Watermelon Wedge.

Another video? Don’t mind if we do:

What’s New?

Stay up to date this Summer with the latest trends & our newest additions. From wine to vodka to YETI coolers, we have everything you do not want to miss out on!

TINY UMBRELLAS

Tiny Umbrellas | Cali Wine

Kick back. Breathe. Smile. Laugh. These new Cali wines are the perfect ingredient for everyday enjoyment, and yes, virtual happy hours too!

Tiny Umbrella wines are as bright and fun in the glass as they are in the bottle. From the mouthwatering Pink Moscato to the delicious Red Blend – you’ll find yourself immersed in the moment no matter which you choose.

Oh, almost forgot to share… for the spirited and crafty… check the back label for a surprise tasty little cocktail recipe.

VEIL VODKA

Veil

Check out the bold, fresh new look of Veil and meet your new favorite vodka, with the same great taste! Made in Minnesota, using only premium grains, the cleanest, purest water from the land of 10,000 lakes, and a complex multi-column distillation process. Distilled five times and cold-filtered through charcoal to remove any trace of impurity, Veil has a creamy texture and a soft, smooth finish.

If you’re looking for flavors, Veil has more than 20 of them—all made with natural ingredients. From orange, to citron and strawberry as well as seasonal flavors like peppermint and gingerbread, there’s a flavor for everyone!

Great chilled on its own, over ice, with soda or tonic, or flavoring an exotic cocktail.Crisp, clean and pristine—with an amazing assortment of natural fruit flavors. 

YETI

Long days fishing and hunting in the Texas heat had brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in search of a cooler that could stand up to the demands of serious outdoor pursuits. But since what they needed didn’t exist, they decided to create their own. Through tireless innovation, YETI now offers a range of superior outdoor products, from hard coolers to rugged cargo and insulated drinkware, all of which are over-engineered to perform in the most extreme and demanding conditions. This is what makes YETI Built for the Wild.

Looking for even MORE summer entertaining tips and ideas? Head over to our summer entertaining page to make sure you have everything you need to host the best Summer parties yet.

Make Father’s Day Special With These Top 10 Bourbons He’ll Love

17 Wednesday Jun 2020

Posted by catieespinoza10 in father's day, Uncategorized, Whiskey

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Make this Father’s Day the best yet with our list of the top 10 most delicious bourbons. We think everything is better with bourbon, that’s why we’re sharing our favorites. Whether he prefers a bourbon-based cocktail, or just sipping it straight, we’ve got something for every dad out there. And if he is just starting out exploring the world of bourbon, these are the perfect bourbons to start with.

1. CLYDE MAY’S STRAIGHT BOURBON 92 PF

Clyde May's Straight Bourbon 92 PF

This 5yr old non-chill filtered Straight Bourbon from Kentucky is an instant classic. Soft nose with hints of strawberry, baked apricot and nutmeg with a full mouth feel that finishes long and delicious.

2. BIB & TUCKER BOURBON

Bib & Tucker Bourbon 750ml

This Tennessee Bourbon contains Aromas of vanilla, freshly mowed grass and leather-bound books. Notes of sweet fruit, vanilla beans, caramel and dried apricots dominate the palate, and are complemented by a subtle touch of ginger spice. The finish is complex and lingers, with hints of chestnuts and corn.

3. JEFFERSON’S RESERVE BOURBON

Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon 750ml

This Kentucky bourbon has a smooth, not hot, aroma, with lots of vanilla and custard. The nose doesn’t lie; its’a all there, gentle and easy to hold on the tongue, though thre is some heat at the finish that curls around the custard. The oak dryness is surprisingly restrained for an older Bourbon.

4. BLACK RIDGE BOURBON

Black Ridge Bourbon 750ml

Established in 1879, Black Ridge still draws iron-free limestone water from its original spring and utilizes the finest corn, rye, and malted barley to produce a Bourbon rich with a complex taste and pleasant finish.

5. WOODFORD RESERVE

Woodford Reserve 750ml

Spicy and forceful, taking its flavor from the charred barrels that are used to age this bourbon. Charred oak, toffee, vanilla and pepper are the dominate flavors. A long lasting dry finish. Enjoy neat, with water, or with ice.

6.CHESNUT FARMS BOURBON

Chestnut Farms Bourbon 750ml

Clear Spring Distillery still draws iron-free limestone water from the original spring and utilizes the finest corn, rye, and malted barley to produce a Bourbon with a complex nose, robust taste and smooth finish.

7. PADDLEFORD CREEK SMALL BATCH BOURBON

Paddleford Creek Small Batch Bourbon 750ml

Starts out with aromas of toasted nuts grain and oak. Has a rich, slightly sweet, woody, full-bodied taste with slight tobacco and earthy notes. The finish is long, rich and glowing.

8. WIDOW JANE STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 1OYR

Widow Jane Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Yr 750ml

This 10 year whiskey is aged to perfection. It drinks like a 20 year bourbon with its deep cherry notes and light tannic finish. Aromas of butter, cream, and toffee followed by flavors of cherry wood, olive oil, and orange. Finishes with burnt orange and spice.

9. TWO STARS BOURBON

Two Stars Bourbon 750ml

Aged a minimum of four years, Two Stars Bourbon is named as a tribute to the Municipal Flag of Louisville, KY. A better tribute is the rich tawny amber hue, the lean woody aromas, dry character, and warming finish of this great Kentucky Bourbon.

10. BASIL HAYDEN’S KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

 Basil Hayden’s bourbon whiskey is an artfully aged, light and easy to sip spirit that features a delicious and clean finish. It is a craft bourbon unlike any other.

With this list of our 10 favorite Bourbons, we’re sure you’ll find something any Father would love. Want even MORE info on these Bourbon products? Head over to our Top 10 Bourbons to Try page today!

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