If you're a football fan, you may already know that Smirnoff is the official NFL vodka sponsor. And as that fan, you know the Ultimate in football world is to attend the Super Bowl. Well, three people have the opportunity to do just that - and in luxury - to THE biggest game of the football season in Arizona and be treated like a VIP MVP. The three finalists will showdown today to see who will be the first ever Smirnoff Cocktail Coordinator.  What does it take to win this prestigious title you ask? Well, you basically need to be a badass game day party thrower that loves football ..read more

Summer is almost here and it's time to level up your summertime cocktails. You know I'm all about super easy or 3 ingredients or less cocktails. And if you are too ... well, have I got a solution for you!  Shaker and Spoon has a great cocktail kit box that you need to have this month - introducing The Vodka Brunch Box! I mean, who doesn't love brunch? This box includes all the ingredients (sans the alcohol) you will need to make three different cocktails, 4 drinks of each = that's 12 tasty libations! Try your hand at variations of a mimosa, bloody mary and a coffee cocktail. The best pa ..read more

BLANCO, Texas (May 25, 2022) — Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing The Castle Hill Series Batch Two, the second release of its limited-edition batch of 13-year-old hand-selected straight bourbon whiskies bottled at barrel proof. The Castle Hill Series celebrates the art of batching well-aged casks, one of the many methods Milam & Greene enlists to create its award-winning range of whiskies. Just 26 vintage barrels were married to create this superb whiskey, making it the most limited release from the acclaimed distillery that was recently lauded for its “Best in Show” whiskey at ..read more

Tales is back baby! The first wave of TOTC 2022 tickets + scheduling is now available via the Tales of the Cocktail website. Returning to New Orleans from July 25-29 to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Tales, the Foundation is back with another stellar lineup of educational programming, marquee events, and interactive activations. As per the website: "Tales of the Cocktail Foundation invites the global drinks community to return to New Orleans for its 20-year anniversary from July 25 – 29. With hundreds of opportunities developed specifically for industry professionals from bartenders to d ..read more

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, Vargas Vodka V is for Valentine's ... maybe, but for me, V is for Vodka ... VARGAS VODKA! If you know me fairly well, you know I'm obsessed with reality TV. I guess it started with Big Brother, Survivor and Operation Repo. Over the years, it's progressed to shows mostly on TLC Network (can we talk 90-Day Fiance and all those spin-offs?) and my favorite - BRAVO TV. Specifically, the Real Housewives series. All fabulous to enjoy with a vodka cocktail. Throughout the Housewives series, they've featured New York, New Jersey, Miami, Dallas, Potomac (just n ..read more

The past few years have been challenging to say the least. Many of us added to or created home bars and entertained our safe circle of friends and family (or just ourselves!). We researched cocktail recipes and spirits and even tried some new things we wouldn't have tried before. It's definitely been a time of discovery. ​ Here's some I've come across that are equally as impressive as they are unique: ​1. Abasolo Whisky (86 proof) - 100% Ancestral corn whisky from Mexico - Yup! This whisky is the first to be made from Cacahuazintle corn, cultivated over many generations t ..read more

It wouldn't be the holidays without watching some traditional Christmas movies. One of my favorites is The Christmas Carol, which is the story of Scrooge (my fave specifically, is the Bill Murray version in Scrooged). In this tale, he is visited by three spirits - his past, his present and his future - on his journey to save his spirit of Christmas. So in the spirit of the holidays, let's do the same, but with vodka! 1. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST Somethings never get old, yet we may forget about them because we get caught up in the newest, most popular thing at the moment. Same happe ..read more

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! ... FOR COCKTAILS!! The world is opening back up again and we are able to get out with friends and family safely. Just in time for the holiday season. I love me some themed drinks, as I'm sure you do as well, so here's a list of my top favorite places in the Austin area to grab yourself some holiday cheer for a festive time. 1. Wonder Bar Located at the Domain, this bar is always evolving, so it's no Wonder (see what I did there?) that they would have Christmas-themed decor that make for THE BEST photo opps. The theme wouldn't be complete without a t ..read more

Tomato, Tomaato, Potato ... VODKA!  Who doesn't love a good potato vodka? I know I do. Potato vodkas seem to have a fuller mouthfeel followed by a slightly oily finish on the tongue that glides down nicely. YUM! Did you know that vodka wasn't originally made from potatoes? It wasn't until the 16th century that potatoes made there way to the continent from Peru. Vodka was first mentioned in the 15th century and the debate is still on about where it actually originated - Russia, Sweden or Poland (but alas, that is another blog) and it was used medicinally in the 18th century. (More o ..read more

Newest Expression in the company’s “Distillery Reserve Series” Only Available Via Online Lottery Beginning Tuesday, August 17 at 12pm. Still Austin Whiskey Co., a homegrown distillery situated in the heart of South Austin, unveiled a limited-release Straight Wheat Whiskey yesterday, the fifth expression in its highly-coveted “Distillery Reserve Series.” The new whiskey expiression is made of 100% winter hawk wheat, sourced exclusively from Texas farmers. The bourbon was aged for three yearsand four months. The end ..read more