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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.
videoIrish Core - March's Get Inspired Cocktail
This cocktail blends smoky, earthy notes with smooth, herbal sweetness and a hint of tart fruitiness. The rich warmth of whiskey meets mezcal’s bold character, balanced by the complexity of the sweet and tart for a layered-taste finish. Ingredients • 1 oz Irish whiskey • 1 oz mezcal • ½ oz bénédictine • ½ oz apple schnapps • Green apple slice, for garnish Directions 1. Combine all ingredients, except for garnish, in a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake and strain into a coupe glass filled with fresh ice. 3. Garnish with apple slice.
videoGet Inspired with our Minty Chocolaty Cookie Delight
This cocktail is a rich, indulgent treat with a smooth, warming base and a refreshing minty finish. The combination of chocolate and mint creates a perfect balance of sweetness and coolness, ideal for anyone who loves the classic flavor of a chocolate mint cookie. Ingredients • 1 ½ oz bourbon • ¾ oz chocolate liqueur • ¼ oz creme de menthe • ½ oz simple syrup • Chocolate mint cookie, crushed, for garnish Directions 1. Combine all ingredients, except for garnish, in a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. 3. Garnish with cookie crumbles.
videoDa Bomb Bloody Mary Bar - February's Cocktail of the Month
Create this bold bloody mary batch with the perfect balance of spicy, tangy and umami flavors. Customize with an assortment of toppings like bacon, celery, beef sticks, mini meatballs, shrimp, olives, cheese, pepperoni, etc. — perfect for a brunch or game day! Ingredients • 6 oz Wheatley Vodka • 946-mL bottle Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix Nonalcoholic • Liquid from Bloody Mary Bombs* • ½ oz fresh lemon juice • Salt • Pepper • Variety of toppings, for garnish *Bloody Mary Bombs: Combine 1 pint cherry tomatoes (punctured with several holes), 1 cup vodka, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce in an airtight container; refrigerate overnight. Drain tomatoes and save marinade for bloody mary cocktails. Coat tomatoes in dipping salt (2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning and 2 teaspoons celery salt) and skewer with toothpicks to serve. Directions 1. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a pitcher; stir. 2. Pour into Mason jars filled with ice. 3. Garnish wit
videoHow To Make Bloody Mary Tomato Bombs
These Bloody Mary Tomato Bombs are da bomb! Perfect on their own or as a garnish for your favorite bloody mary or martini. Don’t forget to save the liquid to make a tasty bloody mary — it's packed with flavor and adds an extra kick! If you make both, use the same vodka for your base to keep the flavor profile. INGREDIENTS • 1 pt cherry tomatoes • 1 c vodka • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 ½ Tbsp hot sauce • Dipping salt*, for garnish *Dipping salt: Combine 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning and 2 teaspoons celery salt. Store in an airtight container. DIRECTIONS 1. Poke several holes into each tomato with a toothpick; place in an airtight container. 2. Mix the next three ingredients in a small bowl; pour over tomatoes, seal and refrigerate overnight. 3. Drain tomatoes, saving marinade for bloody mary cocktail; toss in dipping salt to coat. 4. Skewer tomatoes with toothpicks to serve.
videoGet Inspired with our Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail
This Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey cocktail balances rich, creamy peanut butter flavor with velvety chocolate. The rimmed glass provides a salty sweetness for a decadent treat, perfect for dessert or a cozy evening indulgence. Ingredients • 1 ½ oz peanut butter whiskey • 1 oz chocolate liqueur • Caramel sauce, for garnish • Pretzels, crushed, for garnish • Chocolate-covered pretzel, for garnish Directions 1. Rim a coupe glass with caramel sauce and crushed pretzels. 2. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a shaker filled with ice. 3. Shake and strain into prepared glass. 4. Garnish with chocolate-covered pretzel.
videoHow To Make a Winter Hot Toddy (January Cocktail of the Month)
The Winter Hot Toddy offers a lighter, refreshing twist on the classic, with bright citrus and herbal notes balanced by the spice of ginger tea and a touch of warmth from cognac. It's the perfect drink to cozy up with during cold winter evenings or to celebrate National Hot Toddy Day. Ingredients • 5 c water • 6 sprigs thyme • 4 ginger tea bags • 1 orange, thinly sliced • 1 pear, thinly sliced • 1 oz fresh lemon juice • ¾ c Ansac Cognac VS Directions 1. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. 2. Add next four ingredients; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove from heat; discard tea bags. 4. Add next two ingredients; stir. 5. Ladle into mugs.
videoSnowbirds Cocktail - Get Inspired this December
Here’s the perfect blend to transport you to sun-soaked shores, even in the chill of winter. Bright, tropical fruitiness is topped with sparkling wine for a delightful bubbly finish with every sip. Cheers! Ingredients • 1 oz pineapple juice, chilled • 1 oz coconut water, chilled • Sparkling wine, chilled • Coconut flakes, for garnish Directions 1. Rim a flute glass with coconut flakes. 2. Add first two ingredients to prepared glass. 3. Top with sparkling wine.