British Invasion! Beefeater 24 Arrives in the States!

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the official launch party for Beefeater 24 gin. For many cocktail writers, mixologist, bartenders, and enthusiasts, the “tea party” at Ella in New York was their first opportunity to try the product. Little secret here (ok, maybe not since I’m blogging it): it was my first chance to [...]

If these walls could talk…

If you’ve been to New York (or, for that matter, any other major U.S. city) anytime recently, you’ve probably noticed that ads are everywhere! Much more than before, ads are popping up in truly unconventional spaces across the city, as brands try to get their message heard above all the noise. So, it’s no huge [...]

Meaghan Dorman and the Autumn Gingerbread Flip

This post is a part of a series that will profile participants in the Hiram Walker Gingerbread Cocktail Competition and their drink entries. The winner of the contest will be announced the week of Thanksgiving.
 
Meaghan Dorman is relatively new to the world of blogging, though she’s no rookie in the cocktail world. A former bartender, [...]

New York, Part Five:

Bemelmans Bar:
 
My final stop in New York was at a Manhattan landmark—The Carlyle Hotel. My guests and I were greeted at the door by white-gloved men in impeccable uniforms who showed us the way to the bar. Bemelmans Bar is so-named because its walls are decorated with artist Ludwig Bemelmans’ mural “Central Park,” featuring the [...]

New York, Part Four: The Ava Lounge

Veggie-Tails & Fruity Libations
 
Just a few blocks away from the W Hotel is the Ava Lounge at 210 W 55th. Since a rain shower had just passed, I had no problem getting a seat on the rooftop lounge, though it filled up in a matter of minutes shortly-there-after. The views were great and the décor [...]

New York, Part Three:

The New York Bar Show
 
I recently attended the 2008 New York Bar Show to get a taste of some new products in the market. This year, the show was held at the Javits Center on W 34th, and featured brands from all over the world.
 
Not surprisingly, the show was dominated by vodkas (There had [...]

New York, Part One:

I like Martinis! Like…the real ones…well, kind of…
 
Earlier this week I took the train into Grand Central to get a taste of the Big Apple. Of course, I’ve been there many times before but this trip was all business—and luckily for me, that means trying out cocktails at trendy bars!
 
Located in the lovely Bryant [...]