HIRAM WALKER
is running the second phase of “The Quest”, its year-long search for cocktail creations. For this segment, contestants are asked to submit online an original “Hot Drink” for a chance to win one of two top prizes – one $5OO and one $25O gift card. The recipes must feature at... Read More
DOMAINE de CANTON’s
contest deadline to submit a recipe for an original cocktail is February 28, and the grand prize is $1O,OOO. For more information go to domainedecanton.com.
NO.3 GIN BOSTON LAUNCH PARTY
Anchor Brewers and Distillers, in conjunction with Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits Ltd. recently celebrated the launch of their No.3 Gin and The King’s Ginger at Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square. On November 3 from 5:33 to 8:33 partygoers sampled drinks developed for the occasion by the restaurant’s Kevin Martin,... Read More
SHAKIN’ IT UP!
The Greater Boston Beverage Society (GBBS) and the House of Blues recently hosted “Shakin’ It Up!”, the first in a series of cocktail events designed to preview next fall’s Boston Cocktail Summit, planned for October 4 to 6. The event featured live music and comedy, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and The... Read More
A TRUE OXYMORON: NON-ALCOHOLIC WHISKY
They’re not happy about this in Scotland. ArKay, said to be the world’s first alcohol-free “Halal certified” whisky, is going on sale worldwide in time for the holidays. It is said to look and taste just like traditional whisky. With its certification, Arkay opens up the markets in Muslim countries... Read More
HOW ABOUT A SHOT OF CABBAGE TREE TEQUILA?
With the exception of its wines, New Zealand has little to offer in the way of indigenous beers and spirits. To counter that, food science students of Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have been researching how to create the country’s first national alcohol: cabbage tree tequila. AUT Associate Professor Owen... Read More
CAN BEER AND WINE SAVE THE US POSTAL SERVICE?
For several years the US Postal Service has been facing an ever-growing financial crisis. So dire is it that there has been talk of eliminating Saturday delivery service. US senators think the agency can solve some of its problems by turning to alcohol. In an effort to boost revenue, lawmakers... Read More
WILL HAPPY HOUR MAKE BARS HAPPY?
It’s been a quarter of a century since Massachusetts last had happy hours at its bars but that could soon be coming to an end. In October, the Massachusetts State Senate passed an amendment to the controversial casino bill that would allow state bars and restaurants to feature happy hour... Read More
CAN ALCOHOL HELP HEAL THE FEMALE HEART?
No, not a broken heart but a damaged heart. A daily drink has been much touted for its potential long-term health benefits. In general, however, those benefits are preventative in nature. But new findings show that alcohol could potentially help women who have suffered a heart attack, both before and... Read More
CAN ALCOHOL RAISE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
Over the years countless studies have shown that moderate consumption of alcohol has myriad potential health benefits. Of course, this is often countered by studies indicating the detrimental effects of drinking. The recent results of a long-term study would seem to support an associated risk between breast cancer and alcohol... Read More