Perfect for a Snowy Night in Connecticut! Last week we had almost a foot of snow dumped on our tiny little state, and this week another twelve inches on top of that! I think I can speak for our entire population when I say, enough is enough! But what we can't get enough of is apple flavored cocktails!  And this one from Lugano is sure to be a crowd pleaser. If you're not familiar with Lugano Wine Bar and Salumeria in Old Greenwich CT, they took their name from the only Italian speaking town in southern Switzerland and specialize in an extensive Italian tapas menu and salumeria, which o ..read more

Warm up your Winter with a Vanilla Birch Old Fashioned It's COLD here in New England today at 27 degrees and it's actually unseasonable warm for January! Over at J Lawrence in Bethel CT they have a way of warming up the temperatures by serving some of the best winter cocktails around and this Vanilla Birch Old Fashioned does just that! Photo Courtesy J. Lawrence Instagram Best of all, this recipe features not one but TWO local distributor's products! Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon and Hartford Flavors Wild MoonLiqueurs Birch Liqueur! Vanilla Birch Old Fashioned 1-1/2 ounce ..read more

A Little Bit of Italy in Somers Connecticut! Walk through your favorite Italian city during ta late-afternoon—and you’ll probably find locals sitting in a sidewalk cafe sipping on Aperol Spritzes. Photo courtesy Bond 124 Instagram Not only does Bond 124 offer a beautiful Aperol Spritz as one of their drinks of the day, but they also feature 26 taps, and some great American pub fare in Somers Connecticut! Aperol is meant to be consumed before dinner. It has a bittersweet flavor, aromatic botanicals and easygoing alcohol content. Such a great choice for pre-dinner sipping. Pair it with some ..read more

Brunch at Spiga Wine Bar and Salumeria Enjoy a delightful "Afternoon Tea Cocktail" at Spiga Wine Bar and Salumeria in New Canaan CT! Sunday Brunch just got 'a whole lot better' with the delicious brunch offerings at Spiga! Photo Courtesy Spiga on Instagram  There's something for everyone with items like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, Seafood Frittata, Steak and Eggs, and more! To accompany your brunch, order a Bellini, a Bloody Mary, or Mimosa (bottomless for $19.95) or better yet, try this delicious "Afternoon Tea Cocktail" to sip on! Spiga Afternoon Tea Cocktail ..read more

Greenwich Wine and Food Festival Headliners! Great news out of Greenwich Connecticut this week with the announcement of  Chef Mario Batali  appearing at the 2017 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival, conducting a cooking demo, a book signing and meeting attendees at the event’s festivities on Saturday, September 23, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Photo Courtesy Serendipity Magazine And, as if that wasn't enough ---  the festival also announced that platinum-selling rock band Train (“Play That Song,” “Drops of Jupiter,” “Hey Soul Sister” and “Meet Virginia ..read more

Sip on the Lavender Fields Cocktail from Killer B The folks at Killer B in South Norwalk may be making a name for themselves with the four "B"s  a.k.a. burgers, bacon, bourbon and beer --- but they've also got a handle on a great summery cocktail for you that is vodka based! The Lavender Fields Cocktail! Photo Source: @KillerBSoNo on Instagram We know you're going to love South Norwalk’s newest gastro bar, Killer B.  And we can't wait for you to try this delicious cocktail! Stop in and order one -- or whip one up at home! They've been gracious enough to share their ..read more

J Roos Summery Cocktail - the Blueberry Lemonade J Roos Restaurant in North Haven is known for two things! Great food and creative cocktails and sangrias! Known best for their amazing pizza (I personally love their Mashed Potato Pizza) it's a fun place any night of the week, but on the weekends they really kick it up a notch! With the onset of some spring weather - we're recommending you stop in at their restaurant soon and try their delicious Blueberry Pink Lemonade! And, just in case you can't - we've got an easy copy cat recipe for you below! Photo Source: J Roos Instagram  ..read more

We've all been CRAVING spring weather - and it looks like it has finally arrived - just in time for spring blooming sunny yellow daffodils and bright blasts of yellow forsythia along every New England Street. All that yellow has got us thinking and CRAVING some sunny colored cocktails - so we were so glad to see CRAVE of Fairfield come up with this amazing Pineapple Basil Margarita. Photo Source: Crave Fairfield Instagram Crave is located in downtown Fairfield, Connecticut, and features New American Cuisine. You'll love everything from their starters and small plates to their burg ..read more

The Nauti-Gimlet CocktailThis February, Nautical Gin is hosting a cocktail contest featuring variations of the classic Gimlet. The folks at Nautical Gin challenged some New England influencers to personalize their own Gimlet recipe whether it be with additional ingredients or garnish. (UPDATE: WE WON THE CONTEST!) The traditional Gimlet is typically made with a 2 - 1 ratio of  gin to lime juice --- and rather than stomp all over tradition, we thought we'd pay homage to the citrus aspects and add the sweetness of lemon. Here's our variation of the Gin Gimlet - with a Nauti-little twist ..read more

It's September in Connecticut which means fall is right around the corner with sweater weather, county fairs, and apple harvests! Here's a great cocktail for you to try this autumn - a rum version of a classic martini: The Apple Cider Cocktail! Recipe below inspired by photo posted from Instagrammer Sheila Barton Events Apple Cider Cocktail 2 ozs. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 1/2 oz. Ginger Brandy 2 ozs. Apple Cider 1/2 oz Triple Sec dash of lemon juice Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker Stir and strain into a Martini Glass Rim Glass with Crystallized Ginger (note you can ..read more