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

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

Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until a slushy consistency.
Pour into a glass.
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

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

The night before, pour Rosé into 2 ice cube trays and freeze.
In a blender combine Rosé and ice cubes, watermelon syrup, watermelon juice, and lime juice.
Blend until it is a slushy-like consistency.
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

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

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.

Recipes from a galaxy far, far away: Part I

19 Saturday Dec 2015

Posted by totalwineandmore in Beer, Cocktails, Rum, Spirits

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It seems J.J. Abrams has caused a disturbance in the you know what. However, according to reviews and nearly universal fan approval, it’s all for the better. Like many of our customers, we’re heading out this weekend to watch the new movie and catch up with some of our favorite characters.

And we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate such a momentous occasion than with cocktails that celebrate the entire series, even the ones that weren’t fan favorites.

We collaborated with mixologist and rebel leader Beautiful Booze to use the force and create an out-of-this-world set of inspired cocktails.

Paradise on a Desert Planet

Thanks to its two suns, we can’t imagine what summers were like for Luke on his home planet. That’s why we whipped up the cool and refreshing Paradise on a Desert Planet.

To mix up this recipe, you will need:

1 1/2 oz. George Ocean Rum

1 oz. condensed milk

1 oz. lime juice

3 oz. orange juice

Orange slices and graham cracker rim, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, condensed milk, lime juice and orange juice. Shake mixture forcefully*. Rim glass with graham crackers. Pour mixture into serving glass and make sure to make one for Luke.

*This cocktail needs to be shaken very hard to mix up the condensed milk

Yield: 1 serving

Cantina Cooler

Whether you’re flying solo or meeting friends to listen to a great house band, the Cantina Cooler is the perfect choice to start your adventure off right.

1 1/2 oz. Veil Vodka

1 oz. cranberry juice

1 oz. lime juice

½ oz. simple syrup

Top with a lager beer

Fresh cranberries, for garnish

In a metal shaker add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain mixture over crushed ice, then top with beer (we recommend a Helles Lager, but just about any lager will do).

Yield: 1 serving

If you enjoyed getting a taste of the galaxy, make sure to check back coming up for more recipes.

Here’s to a very happy Friendsgiving

13 Friday Nov 2015

Posted by totalwineandmore in Cider, Cocktails, Gin, Thanksgiving, Whiskey

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Friendsgiving, Punch, Recipes

The good news: Thanksgiving now comes twice a year. The bad news: Your favorite pants only have so much elasticity. Although the main event may still be 12 days away, this Thursday you can mark a new tradition—Friendsgiving. This faux holiday is an occasion for close friends to get together and mark the start of the holiday season before departing for their respective family homes. Like Thanksgiving, it involves two of Total Wine & More’s very favorite things—food and drink. To get you into the Friendsgiving sprit, we share some go-to punch recipes that are perfect for parties of all sizes.

It doesn’t get more seasonal than cider. Thanks to its sweet and refreshing apple flavor, cider is a nice complement to just about anything your friends cook up. Chilled Cider Punch, courtesy of Saveur, is a great idea for pre-dinner drinks and like the very best recipes, it’s easy to make.

Photo credit: Saveur Magazine

Chilled Cider Punch (Serves 15-20)

8 cups apple cider
1 750-ml bottle dry hard cider
3 12-oz. bottles ginger beer
1½ cups Irish whiskey
Juice of one lemon
Several dashes orange bitters
Sliced oranges, for garnish
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Combine the ciders, ginger beer, whiskey, lemon juice and bitters in a punch bowl. Stir. Top with orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Gin may be a polarizing spirit, but could you think of a better time to enjoy a spirit that’s known for its “piney” profile than the start of the holiday season? Food & Wine’s Mother’s Ruin, which is aptly titled given the obstacles matriarchs face this month – from cooking a 20-pound turkey to keeping the familial peace – will convert even gin’s biggest critics.

Photo credit: Food and Wine

Mother’s Ruin Punch (Serves 8)

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup chilled club soda
1½ cups gin
1½ cups fresh grapefruit juice
¾ cup fresh lemon juice
¾ cup sweet vermouth
2¼ cups chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
3 sliced grapefruit wheels, for garnish

Add sugar and club soda to a large pitcher and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in gin, grapefruit and lemon juices and sweet vermouth and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 1 hour.

Pour punch into a large bowl. Slowly stir in Champagne and add grapefruit wheels on top of the punch. Toast to your mother’s formidable spirit and enjoy.

When it comes to food and drink, there are few as passionate as author, TV host and foodie extraordinaire Alton Brown. That’s why we follow his lead when it comes to whipping up one of our favorite winter drinks, the beloved Hot Toddy.

Hot Toddy (Serves 13)

1 lemon, sliced
½ cup natural brown sugar
4 cups water
2½ cups Scotch whisky
Nutmeg, freshly grated

Combine the lemon, sugar and water in a 2- to 3-quart slow cooker set on high. Cover and heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Stir in the Scotch. Set the slow cooker to low, serve with lemon slice and nutmeg and return for seconds.

While we may be fresh out of nutmeg, Total Wine & More has all the spirits and mixers you need to help make these recipes a reality – and make you a Friendsgiving legend. Stop by our stores to stock up for our favorite new holiday or shop online.