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Name That Drink!

partysugar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:00:24 -0700

In honor of my newfound love for gin, here is a special drink edition of Name That Dish. The classic cocktail below is made of gin and lime juice. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:15:28 -0700

While it may not be considered a classic tiki cocktail, the tropical concoction below is one of my favorite summertime sippers. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:00:53 -0800

Welcome to the Winter drink edition of Name That Dish. Below is an alcoholic concoction that will warm you up. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:00:25 -0800

I'm bringing you a special drink edition of name that dish, in honor of yesterday's repeal day. Do you know what this refreshing new classic is called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:24 -0700

This nonalcoholic concoction would be great on a camping trip or a picnic. Do you know what the sweet, lemony libation is called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:43:18 -0800

Welcome to the special Mardi Gras edition of Name That Dish. The cocktail pictured below was created in New Orleans and is associated with Mardi Gras. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Drink!

partysugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:01:56 -0800

Welcome to the New Year's Eve edition of Name That Dish! Today I thought it would be fun to test your cocktail knowledge. The one pictured below is a classic Champagne cocktail. Do you know what it's called?

Happy Hour: Twilight

partysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:04 -0800

Well, folks, the moment everyone's been waiting for is here. The second movie in the Twilight series, New Moon, finally comes out today. Whether you're dying to see it or excited that the hype surrounding it will die down, there's only one way to celebrate - with a cocktail! Not just any boring old drink, but an aptly named concoction created by one of San Francisco's illustrious bar owners, Jon Gasparini. A couple of weeks ago when Jon (of one of my favorite bars, Rye) tweeted about a new cocktail called Twilight, I knew I needed the recipe.

Jon describes it as having a beautiful color and balance, and I couldn't agree more. The complex gin and Prosecco drink is easy to put together and elegant enough to serve at a Thanksgiving dinner or holiday soirée. To get his recipe, read more.

Twilight
From Jon Gasparini of Rye

Ingredients

3/4 ounce creme de violette
1 1/2 ounces gin
dash orange bitters
dash simple syrup or agave syrup
1 ounce Prosecco or other sparkling wine

Directions

Combine the violette, gin, bitters, and sweetener in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Strain into a chilled Champagne coup and top with the Prosecco.

Makes 1 drink.

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Coca Cola to Remove the Word "Classic" From Title

partysugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Coca-Cola is perhaps the most classic of American drinks, however the company has announced their plan to remove the word "classic" from its name. "Classic" was added over twenty years ago, in 1985, to signify that the brand was making a return to using the original recipe. Now with a global approach to advertising, the word is no longer beneficial to the brand. In the current ad campaigns, "Coke side of life" and "open happiness," the word is not employed. According to a spokesman from Coca-Cola, the "classic" is totally unnecessary:

It felt like the right time. When people think Coca-Cola, they think classic. More than two decades after the introduction of that word, its reason for being a descriptor has disappeared.

The beverage company doesn't foresee any customer backlash and has already removed the "classic" from fountain drink cups. I'm not affected by the change; to me Coke is classic. How do you feel about it?

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13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts

partysugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:34 -0800

Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.

Not only does it provide food pairing suggestions, but there's also lots of fun lists to browse. Food Network's Aida Mollenkamp shares her favorite wines to drink while cooking, Sommelier Mark Bright rounded up his top bottles from Whole Foods, and yours truly has even created a list!

I headed to Safeway to pick out the best wines - all of which are under $20 - for hostess gifts. I've tasted and enjoyed these wines and would bring them to a party. Be it a birthday bash at Hog Island oyster farm, an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, or an upcoming holiday soirée, there's a bottle for every occasion. To check out my list, keep reading.