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It’s Saveur Nomination Season!

June 29, 2016 by elana 2 Comments

Saveur Blog Awards 2016 // stirandstrain.com

Well hello readers. It’s that time of year–time for the Saveur Blog Awards! This year they’ve added some new categories but I’m asking for your help with just one: cocktails. Unless of course besides our spiritous content you’re also a big fan of our photography, or our Instagram, or all of it. If you are a fan, and you feel like taking the steps to go to another website and fill in some information to let Saveur know you like us, then please visit their site here.

As always, thanks for reading!

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Monday Booze News The Final Edition

June 13, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Hey gurl, it's the last monday booze news // stirandstrain.comWell guys, it’s time we switched things up around here. Today marks the final installment of the Monday Booze News. But don’t fret! We’re just making room for some new adventures and who knows, maybe down the line we’ll bring this back on another day. Until then, here’s a few notable items for you to peruse.

  • I told you all about these Cocktail Hour Playing Cards a few weeks back and there’s just two more days to go until the Kickstarter ends. Please go support getting these rad cards made!
  • Also, did you know that today is the LAST day to enter to win a Summer Scotch Cocktail Kit from Shaker & Spoon on this site? NO!? Well it is!
  • If it kills you to send a text using the standard beer mug emoji, now you have 60 beer related ones to choose from.
  • What champagne to drink with your fried chicken this summer because… fancy!
  • The only reason you can’t buy Pappy anymore is because millennials bought it all up to impress their friends on Instagram.
  • Just how much is a dash? (Answer: there is no answer.)
  • One last time you guys: how to be a wine snob.
  • Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail is spiked Diet Coke; that is not a cocktail.
  • Kefir! The next new health fad! Let’s put some booze in it!
  • And lastly: Go home Wisconsin, you’re drunk.

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Monday Booze News the Bavarian breakfast with beer, insane Tiki garnishes, and what you really should get Dad this year...

June 6, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: all the pickled vegetables // stirandstrain.com

  • Get to know some Canadian whiskies before you pack it up and move to Canada.
  • The world’s smallest bar has only a two week waiting list?! Time for a trip to Italy.
  • Boozy whale popsicles, cotton candy, bourbon gummies—and this is just ONE Tiki drink!
  • Negroni Week starts today. Here are a few of my Negroni variations from last year and one of my favorite photos.
  • I only knew the Shotski from Bravo TV, but apparently it’s been around a LOT longer...
  • Come for the steak, stay for super soakers filled with champagne they’ll shoot into your mouth.
  • Not only do Bavarians drink beer before noon, they also have a SECOND BREAKFAST!
  • Not all Rosé wines are created equal, but someone’s weeded out the good ones to try!
  • I think threatening the bartender is what actually got her thrown out. Not by ordering cheap gin.
  • Some Chicago bartenders have pretty awesome Instagram accounts.
  • And lastly, with Father’s Day coming up, and graduation (from college! Not for you high schoolers who shouldn’t be here.), and what else is this month? Flag day? Your wedding? For all your holiday needs, go buy some booze. Here’s my picks!

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Monday Booze News Memorial Day Edition!

May 30, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: Happy Memorial Day // stirandstrain.com

 

  • There’s a new tiki bible in town. What does Martin Cate have to say?
  • There’s a LOT of cocktail conferences now. Starting this June you can go to one EVERY MONTH for a YEAR. Sounds like fun? Maybe...
  • In case you need a refresher course, here’s everything you need to know about the Daiquiri.
  • Bottled cocktails are here… and some are really not that bad.
  • New study proves college students still AWFUL and girls- pour your own drinks please?
  • “Sonic seasoning” and how sound can effect the taste of wine.
  • Single malts from around the world. Which ones should you be drinking?
  • Are you kidding me?? Change it back to “Old Tub” and I’d buy it anytime!
  • Negroni Week is coming people! What charity is your local bar donating to?
  • And lastly, the story behind 18.21 Bitters and how cancer helped pushed this company to life.

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Paris Inspired Cocktails for Your Eyes

May 26, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

We don’t usually have much in the way of videos around here, but when we spotted these cocktail recipe videos from the London Cocktail Club inspired by the Coolest Bars in Paris, we just had to share. Check out J.J. Goodman’s fluidity behind the bar… if only I could toss a shaker around like that.

So let’s break out those mixing glasses and take a cocktail vacation to Paris!

Corpse Reviver 2 Cocktail

Chiclanto Cocktail

Baton Rouge Cocktail

French 75 Cocktail

Mon Fizz Cocktail

The Parisian Sunset

 

Do you have #bartenderenvy yet (He makes it look so easy!)? And pistachio cream for cocktails? Yes please! For more of J.J. Goodman’s cocktails and the London Cocktail Club, check out their YouTube page! And if  you’ve been inspired to take a trip to Paris (or another magical city) then make sure you’re prepared and bookmark some tips from The Times Insider City Guides.

This post was inspired by the Coolest Bars in Paris article found in The Sunday Times newly launched Travel Insider Site.  For more info on sponsored products, affiliate links, and gifted booze, please visit the About page.

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Monday Booze News Frosê cocktails, ice cream cocktails, tiny cocktails...

May 23, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: spicer than a spicy mule // stirandstrain.com

  • If you’re looking to start a rare spirits collection, here’s some advice on how to make that happen.
  • Rosé, Brosé, Frosé… eh…..
  • And speaking of frozen cocktails, that’s just one of this season’s drinking trends over on Thrillist.
  • But you know what’s not on that list, milk. In the UK, that’s now on trend as an ingredient to make booze.
  • If you like to add the booze INTO your milk, here are a few places that do boozy ice cream right.
  • Speed, bravado, cash money, sensory overload: just what is going on in the world of bartender competitions?
  • Leftover bourbon (I know, weird huh?), use it up in these creative ways!
  • Now you’ve used up all your Rye. What bottles to score on the cheap!
  • Wine truths explained with pictures!
  • And lastly, tiny cocktails: why we should all be drinking them.

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Monday Booze News dumb drinking games, more mushrooms in your drinks, and using God's ice cubes for cocktails

May 16, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: making vegan cocktails and shaking machines // stirandstrain.com

  • First up, we’ve dusted off our liquor shelves and have a few curated selections from our friends over at Mouth.com. Check it out!
  • Mushroom’s the next drink trend? Well, Biancaniello’s been doing it for years...
  • London is at the center of the World’s cocktail scene argues… UK cocktail convention.
  • A 6 minute shake for a Ramos Gin Fizz? Whoa, you need a machine for that.
  • People like looking for, and drinking, the worst shots ever.
  • Want to be a Sherry buff? First, toss these myths aside.
  • A history of Southern cocktails.. with cute illustrations!
  • Eggs poached in beer. From Ansel Adams. Try it.
  • The Punch site has been researching some of this country’s beloved, stupid drinking games.
  • And lastly, this is pretty genius. And costs less than a silicone mold! Hailstone cocktails...

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Monday Booze News Go home fish, you're drunk

May 2, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: drink pink // stirandstrain.com

  • The art of the Japanese style whiskey highball. I love the ritual of it all.
  • And speaking of, we’ve got a video demonstration of how to do a hard shake and hand carve an ice sphere over on the Stir and Strain facebook page if ya’ll are interested (sorry, scroll down the page a bit).
  • Man, I have so many #garnishgoals looking at these Instagram accounts.
  • Whiskey is not going anywhere. We’ll always have whiskey. Calm down everyone.
  • Just say YES to veggies in your cocktails. There’s a health benefit somewhere in there.
  • How am I making my Bloody Mary WRONG if it’s a personal choice as to how I make my Bloody Mary?
  • Life after bourbon. Just where do all those barrels go?
  • Blanc vermouth. Get it. Drink it. Love it.
  • Science tells you why they think you’re binge drinking.
  • And lastly, would you guys like to watch a video of a fish drinking a beer? Ok. Here you go. Happy Monday.

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Monday Booze News Gin that erases wrinkles, is that a Gazelle in your booze, and WTF is up with this shaker???

April 25, 2016 by elana 3 Comments

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  • We had a really fun week last week at the WSWA! Check out all their highlights!
  • Hey cocktail peeps, let’s try not to take ourselves so seriously, shall we? Or should we? You tell me.
  • Citric acid- it’s not just for preservatives anymore! It’s also for cocktails.
  • London’s largest gin bar set to open soon. Just look for the sign that says “The Gin Bar”.
  • Pappy + overblown media coverage = bunch of criminals trying to make a buck.
  • Just what exactly is in Israel’s new popular spirit? My guess… something to do with a Gazelle.
  • Imaginary Los Angeles brewery causes a stir online; not really that interesting twitter war.
  • How to become a more refined wine snob in 7 easy steps.
  • Ladies, here’s some multitasking booze that erases wrinkles and, you know, gets you drunk too.
  • And lastly, I don’t know how good this shaker really is, but I DO like watching the videos for it.

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Monday Booze News Join us LIVE at the WSWA this week! And where you can get Gin & Tonic flavored potato chips.

April 18, 2016 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: Join us at the WSWA this week! // stirandstrain.com

  • Join Stir and Strain LIVE today through Thursday as we make our way through the WSWA (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention) in lovely Las Vegas!
  • The Ultimate Spirits Challenge winners have been announced and there’s a lot of my favs on the list!
  • OH England and your crazy potato chip concoctions. Sure, I’d like a bag of Guinness flavored crisps!
  • Love whiskey? Then only YOU can understand this list (probably. not really).
  • I appreciate this honest conversation about the current state of beer in the US. It makes me want to go and drink some.
  • And speaking of beer, one should try this IPA-inspired ice cream. Seriously.
  • This is a great write up of tips on how to handle a cocktail competition.
  • In Los Angeles, we tend to Spritz all day long.
  • Blue drinks never went away for me. And look at what they’re doing with them now!
  • And lastly, they’re putting Sriracha in your beer now, and other weird crap.

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