Brewer’s Notes:
A crisp and refreshing San Francisco style lager made in Canada
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Howe Sound Lager
Category: Uncategorized
Happy Earth Day 🌎 2021
#Earthday #smallstepsgofar
Make the Right Choice!
Distiller’s Notes:
A hand-crafted, versatile vodka distilled 8 times to precisely 18.8% alcohol. This vodka is a full body, great-tasting vodka with hints of vanilla and a smooth crisp finish.
Suggested Cocktail as we get ready for summer:
Sweet Tea with Vodka and Lemonade
YIELD Makes 8
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large tea bags for iced tea
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 8 fresh mint sprigs
- 4 cups lemonade made from frozen concentrate
- 1/2 cup vodka
- Ice cubes
- 8 lemon slices
PREPARATION
- Place tea bags in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup boiling water. Let steep 4 minutes. Discard tea bags. Place mint sprigs in large pitcher; mash with muddler or handle of wooden spoon until slightly bruised. Pour in tea, lemonade, and vodka. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Fill 8 highball glasses with ice. Divide sweet tea among glasses. Garnish with lemon slices.
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly!
It’s Christmas Day🌲
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas
Owned by the Czech Republic
Brewers Notes:
Czechvar lager has a think, rich head and markedly golden yellow colour. The mild hop aroma balances well with the perfectly synchronized sweet-bitter taste. The body is medium to robust, which makes the drinker feel like taking another sip.
5.0% alc./vol
Serve Cold and Enjoy Responsibly
Let’s get Naked
One of my top definitions of naked is: devoid of concealment or disguise. That is what this week’s wine embodies. Naked Grape: Pinot Grigio
Winemakers Notes:
A fresh, crisp wine with juicy tropical fruit and citrus flavours.
Food Pairing:
Seafood Salad, Smoked Salmon, Oysters, Pasta with Cream or Mushroom Sauce, Baked White Fish in Butter Sauce, Soft-ripened cheese, Chicken Sandwich, Prawns and Scallops
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly.
Black Cellar: Shiraz Cabernet Belan No. 19
Winemakers Notes
The winemaker explored 19 different blends. This is a smooth, full flavored wine with an abundance of sweet cherry, blueberry and spice notes
Food Pairings:
Grilled steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, lamb shank, osso bucci and sharp cheddar
Cheers and Enjoy responsibly
Ah, September!
Happy September! I am glad to be back, sharing wines, beers and spirits with you all.
For the month of August, I did not drink any alcohol so did not try any new drinks that is why I did not post much last month.
Everything I feature on this blog, I have personally tried and that is why I showcase them.
I am excited for the Fall and Winter seasons and looking forward to all that is to come.
Be on the look our for the first blog for the month of September.
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly!
– Kaswii
Mancura etnia: Sauvignon Blanc
Mancura is the first winery in Chile to obtain sustainability certification in the following three areas:
- Full compliance in the green 2 area of the Sustainability Code
- Inclusion of the local community
- Assessment and care of the soil
Winemaker’s Notes:
This elegant dry white wine is bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crisp acidity.
Food Pairing
Seafood
Sources:
Macura – http://www.mancurawines.cl/home/
Wines of Chile – http://www.sustentavid.org/en/
Happy National Tequila Day
Just passing by to wish you all a happy tequila day and just provide a bit of information about it.
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant and by law must be made in Mexico.
There are 5 types of tequila:
Blanco (white) – clear, unaged tequila that is normally bottled right after it is distilled
Joven (gold) – This is Blanco tequila which has not been left to rest or mature but which colorants and flavorings such as caramel coloring, oak tree extracts glycerin or sugar syrup has been added prior to bottling
Reposado (aged) – This is the first level of aging and it is mandated that the tequila must remain in wood (most common is French oak or white oak) for a period of two months but no longer than 12 months
Añejo (extra aged) – The next level of aging is Añejo which means “vintage”, can only appear on bottles that contain tequila , aged in oak barrels having a minimum capacity of 600 liters, a minimum of one year and less than 3 years
Extra añejo (ultra aged) – This type of tequila has been aged for at least 3 years in direct contact with the wood of oak (holm or holm oak) or Encino oak containers with a maximum capacity of 600 liters.
In Mexico tequila is enjoyed neat and sipped slowly. Others choose take it as shot with salt and lime or enjoy cocktails made with tequila.
I will be indulging on Jose Cuervo Especial Gold tequila. Which ever you type or how you choose to enjoy tequila, please enjoy responsibly and in moderation
Cheers and have a happy tequila day
Sources:
The Tequila Source- www.tequilasource.com (Types of Tequila)
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