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videoGhostly Martini Glass
👻 Boo-zy cocktail hack! Watch how we turn marshmallow fluff into the perfect ghostly garnish for a Halloween martini. Sweet, spooky and scarily easy to make. Goes great with an espresso martini! https://ow.ly/XkoV50X79gz
videoDan Aykroyd Has a Spirited Surprise for PA!
This Halloween, the real spirits are on your shelf. Dan Aykroyd has signed a limited number of his iconic Crystal Head Vodka bottles, just in time to haunt your bar cart! Perfect for Halloween parties, collectors or anyone conjuring up a wicked good time. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/search?Ntt=Signed%20by%20Dan%20Aykroyd&
videoGet Inspired- Maple Crisp Margarita
The Maple Crisp Margarita brings the fabulous flavors of fall, including the sweet tang of Honeycrisp apples, to everyone’s favorite south-of-the-border sipper. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/recipes
videoCocktail of the Month- Hot Butter Rum & Cider Brew
The Hot Butter Rum & Cider Brew combines the warm flavors of autumn apple with a spooky Halloween sheen for a sip that’s sure to satisfy. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/recipes
videoBourbon Heritage Month
September is Bourbon Heritage Month! While all bourbon must be at least 51% corn, the other grains, the “flavoring” grains, are what create the vast spectrum of flavors we love. Understanding the mash bill is the key to understanding what you prefer — sweet, spicy or smooth. Learn more and shop bourbon at https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/bourbon-heritage-month
videoGet Inspired - Autumn Ember
A bold and aromatic cocktail that blends smooth bourbon with bright citrus and warm spice. Balanced with a touch of sweetness and garnished with fragrant herbs, it’s the perfect sip for cool evenings or cozy conversations by the fire. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/recipes
videoCocktail of the Month - Bandwagon Fan
A fiery twist on the classic margarita, this version replaces tequila with vodka and adds a spicy kick with jalapeño syrup. www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/recipes
videoInfused Fruit
The best way to enjoy summer’s bounty? Infuse fresh fruit in your favorite spirit. It’s simple, refreshing and perfect for those hot, sunny days. Watermelon slices in tequila, blueberries in lemon vodka, and pineapples in On The Rocks Tres Generaciones Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita Cocktail. There’s something for everyone!
videoCocktail of the Month - Basil Peach Smash
This twist on the classic smash combines fruity peach and herbaceous basil with a touch of moscato for a sip that bursts with summer refreshment. https://ow.ly/Gecy50Wruns Ingredients • 1 peach half, plus half, sliced for garnish • 2 basil leaves, plus more for garnish • 1 ½ oz Hendrick’s Gin • ¾ oz Keep It Simple Syrup Sugar Cane • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice • Barefoot Fruitscato Peach Moscato Directions 1. Muddle first two ingredients lightly in a mixing glass. 2. Add next three ingredients and fill with ice; stir. 3. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Top with moscato. 5. Garnish with basil and peaches and basil.
videoGet Inspired with a Chocolate Coconut Cold Brew
Smooth, bold and refreshingly easy — the Chocolate Coconut Cold Brew rum cocktail blends tropical sweetness with a rich, mocha-like finish. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s your new go-to sip. https://ow.ly/zNyp50WrufC Ingredients • 2 oz coconut rum • 1 oz chocolate liqueur • Cold brew coffee Directions 1. Combine first two ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake and strain into tall glass filled with fresh ice. 3. Top with cold brew coffee.
videoGet Inspired with a Tropical Cannonball Spritzer
You’ll make a big splash serving this fruity spritzer with tropical pineapple and coconut rum, icy cherries, crisp sauvignon blanc and a little grilled garnish — dive in! https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com
videoDark Cherry Rum Caipirinha - July Cocktail of the Month
Sweet fruity flavor runs through this take on Brazil’s national cocktail — with just the right kick of rum and fizzy soda for total cherry refreshment. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com
videoTransfusion - Get Inspired This June
This classic cocktail combines the zest of ginger beer with the tart- sweetness of grape juice and vodka. It’s a vibrant sip of spice, sweetness and smoothness. Ingredients • 2 oz vodka • 2 oz grape juice • ½ oz fresh lime juice • Ginger beer • Lime wheel Directions 1. Combine first three ingredients in a Collins glass filled with ice; stir. 2. Top with ginger beer. 3. Garnish with lime wheel. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/
videoElderflower Highball - June Cocktail of the Month
Elderflower brings a delicate, floral touch to this scotch cocktail, topped with fizzy club soda and fresh garnishes — perfect for summer evening sipping. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com Ingredients • 2 oz Dewar’s Blended Scotch 12 Year Old • 1 oz St~Germain Elderflower Liqueur • Navy Hill Club Soda • Lemon twist, for garnish • Mint sprig, for garnish Directions 1. Combine first two ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice; stir. 2. Top with club soda. 3. Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/
videoBourbon-Honey Garlic Shrimp
Bourbon, honey, garlic and ginger, plus a touch of soy sauce and red pepper flake, bring a bit of tasty heat to this sauteed shrimp dish, ready to impress at your next gathering.
videoCelebrate National Wine Day with Orange Wines
Raise a glass and celebrate one of the oldest and most beloved beverages in the world — wine and its rich history! Whether you're a seasoned sommelier or new to the world of wine, now is the perfect time to sip, swirl and savor. Our Retail Wine Specialist Russ Johnson highlights the growing interest in orange wine. It’s not made from oranges, it’s actually made from white grapes fermented with their skins. Watch and find out more.
videoDIY Decoupage Bottle
Planning a wedding, party or shower? Step up your decorating with just a little paint, glue and colorful paper that transforms an everyday champagne bottle into a beautiful part of your event’s decor.
videoPinot Rita - May Get Inspired
Pinot noir meets margarita in this colorful, fresh take on these two classics. A taste of lime adds a tangy touch. Ingredients • 2 oz tequila blanco • 1 oz pinot noir syrup* • ½ oz triple sec • 1 oz fresh lime juice • Lime wedge, for garnish • Margarita salt, for garnish *Pinot noir syrup: Simmer 4 oz pinot noir and ¼ c sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover and let sit until cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Directions 1. Rim a cocktail glass with salt; set aside. 2. Combine first four ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 3. Shake vigorously and strain into prepared glass. 4. Garnish with lime wedge.
videoSunkissed Orange Margarita - May Cocktail of the Month
Orange is the star of this citrusy margarita that takes the classic cocktail up a notch with a freshly squeezed, fragrant twist. Ingredients: • 2 oz Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila • ½ oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge • 1 ½ oz fresh lime juice • 1 oz orange agave syrup* • ½ oz orange juice • Orange slices, for garnish • Lime slices, for garnish • Gold sanding sugar, for garnish *Orange agave syrup: Simmer ½ cup Tres Agaves Organic Agave Nectar, ¼ cup water and juice of one orange in a saucepan until solution dissolves. Remove from heat, cover and let sit until cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Directions: 1. Rim a margarita glass with sanding sugar; set aside. 2. Combine first five ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. 3. Shake and strain into prepared glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Garnish with orange and lime slices.
videoDIY Corkscrew Planter
What to do with all those wine corks you’ve collected? Our Corkscrew Planter is an easy-to-create DIY. A little glue plus your favorite corks transforms a simple planter into a work of DIY art.
videoMeili Vodka & Earth Day
Meili Vodka, co-founded by Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson, is crafted using one of the Earth’s purest natural spring water sources and bottled in 100% post-consumer recycled glass. This earth month, raise a glass to clean water for all. For every bottle sold, Meili will donate $1 to the Clean Water Action Fund to help protect Pennsylvania’s most precious resource. Cheers to sustainable drinking! https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/meili-vodka/product/100021975 *This charitable donation is made possible by Meili Vodka. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Fine Wine & Good Spirits do not fund charitable donations. Meili Vodka will donate $1 per bottle sold in April to Clean Water Fund. Donation period begins at 12 a.m. ET, March 31, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET, April 27, 2025.
videoApril Cocktail of the Month- Gardens & Grapes
Garden & Grapes is a refreshing fusion of crisp, bright notes with subtle sweetness rounded by a soft, velvety finish. This cocktail blends sauvignon blanc and vodka for an exquisite spring-inspired sip. Ingredients • 8 seedless green grapes • 1 ½ oz Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc • ¾ oz Stateside Urbancraft Vodka • 1 egg white • Mint sprig, for garnish Directions 1. Muddle grapes in a shaker. 2. Add next three ingredients and shake vigorously. 3. Add ice and shake again. 4. Strain into chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with mint sprig.
videoGet Inspired with our Raspberry Rosé Sangria
With just a few ingredients, this Raspberry Rosé Sangria is a refreshing, fruit-forward drink perfect for a brunch. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing cocktail that offers maximum flavor with minimum effort. Ingredients • 2 c raspberries • Lemon, sliced • 750-mL bottle rosé • ½ c raspberry simple syrup • Lemon-lime soda Directions 1. Combine first four ingredients in a pitcher; stir and refrigerate until chilled. 2. Fill wineglasses with ice and pour until three-quarters full. 3. Top with soda.
videoLuck of the Irish - March's Cocktail of the Month
The Luck of the Irish cocktail blends smooth Irish whiskey with bright tangerine and a hint of maple sweetness. A frothy texture from egg white rounds it out, while mint and citrus garnishes add a refreshing, aromatic touch. Ingredients • 2 oz Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey • 2 oz tangerine juice • ½ oz fresh lime juice • ½ oz maple syrup • 1 egg white • Tangerine slice, for garnish • Mint sprig, for garnish • Gold sanding sugar, for garnish Directions 1. Rim a coupe glass with gold sugar and chill. 2. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a shaker; shake vigorously. 3. Add ice and shake again. 4. Strain into prepared glass. 5. Garnish with tangerine slice and mint sprig.