Skyler Bouchard (@nycdining) is a famous New York City foodie. With Halloween less than 2 weeks away, he has created a delicious cocktail – Halloween Sugar Cookie Shooter. Perfect for that outrageous Halloween party or a quiet social gathering.

“Trick or Treat” is the popular saying around Halloween. This great tasting cocktail from Skyler is definitely a treat!

Halloween is a great time to have fun. Get in the holiday spirit and wear your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy attending a party. An awesome cocktail is the hit of any social event. The Halloween Sugar Cookie Shooter is as delish as you can get. Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, sugar cookies and vanilla ice cream. Doesn’t that sound amazing?

The cocktail recipe for the Halloween Sugar Cookie Shooter is decadent. The smooth taste of Baileys is a joy to drink. Here is the cocktail recipe created by Skyler Bouchard of @NYCDining. (photo above)

Halloween Sugar Cookie Shooter
Ingredients:
* 2 oz Baileys Original
* 1 oz Milk
* 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
* Honey for Garnish
* Halloween Sugar Cookies for Garnish
* Sugar Cookie Sprinkles for Garnish

Preparation:
* Rim shooter glass with honey and sugar cookie sprinkles.
* Combine Baileys Original, vanilla ice cream and milk into blender. Blend well.
* Pour contents into shooter glass.
* Top and serve with Halloween sugar cookies.

Ideal Serve:
* Shooter Glass

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You can’t celebrate Halloween without a pumpkin. Most people carve and decorate their pumpkin in all types of styles and design. Pumpkin pie is also popular as a desert. But what about a pumpkin cocktail? Try a Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice cocktail. It’s made with Baileys Pumpkin Spice, which is a new limited edition. As a result, it’s available only through the month of November.

Add Captain Morgan rum as well as and vanilla ice cream, and its a cocktail to die for. The Halloween spirit lives on and this terrific tasting cocktail is also perfect for Thanksgiving.

Here is the cocktail recipe created by New York City Mixologist Sarah Morrissey.

Photo: Shannon Sturgis Photography

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Ingredients:
* 1 oz Baileys Pumpkin Spice
* 1 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
* 1 1/2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
* Cola to Top
* Mint Sprig for Garnish

Preparation:
* Combine Baileys Pumpkin Spice, Captain Morgan and vanilla ice cream in a highball glass.
* Top with cola and stir. Garnish with mint sprig.

Ideal Serve:
* Highball Glass

Make your Halloween party a success with a fun, seasonal cocktails like the Halloween Sugar Cookie Shooter and Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice. Stop back and follow our popular luxury blog. Read about more delicious cocktails for any occasion.

Today is not only Wednesday, July 27, but it’s also widely recognized as National Scotch Day. For whisky lovers, it’s a great time to celebrate the wonderful taste of Scotch Whisky. A top brand to consider when enjoying a Scotch drink is Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

To help you celebrate National Scotch Day, Laphroaig has partnered with Jordan Felix. He’s one of the top mixologists and lives in Portland, Oregon. Jordan created a smoky cocktail that’s both refreshing and innovative. Laphroaig is widely know for its unique, Islay smoke. The Taratan Select cocktail perfectly highlights the Islay smoke taste.

We are happy to share the Tartan Collins cocktail recipe.

Tartan Collins
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/4 part Five-Spice Syrup (see the recipe below)
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Ginger Beer
Method: Pour the Laphroaig Select in a collins glass, followed by the five-spice syrup and bitters. Add ice, and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Five-Spice Syrup
Ingredients:
2oz bottle of Five-Spice Blend
64oz fine sugar
32oz water

Instructions:
– Combine all of the cocktail recipe ingredients that are listed above into a saucepan. Next bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat until all of the ingredients are blended. Finally, let it cool for 2 hours and refrigerate before serving.

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The Tartan Collins cocktail is perfect for a National Scotch Day party or any other social event. The sweet and smoky taste of this Scotch Whisky cocktail ideal will be a big hit with your party guests. Even though summer can be quite hot, this drink is surprisingly refreshing.

If you are like us, you’ll quickly fall in love with Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Here are three we recommend you try for yourself.

Laphroaig Select:
It’s the blend that brings the world’s favorite Laphroaig expressions together. The result is an exquisite new Laphroaig expression with an additional layer of complexity and depth. More approachable than the average Laphroaig, Select is the perfect introduction for aspiring Scotch drinkers.
MSRP: $54.99

Laphroaig 10 YO:
The best recognized of all Islay malts and Laphroaig’s flagship expression, 10 Year Old delivers a unique measure of Islay peat smoke, tangy, salt-laden air and an echo of sweetness.
MSRP: $49.99

Laphroaig Lore:
Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat and seaside minerality, Lore is unmistakably Laphroaig. The remarkable flavor is the result of liquid being drawn from a selection of casks including ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill sherry butts, smaller quarter casks and Laphroaig’s most precious stocks.
MSRP: $124.99

Enjoy National Scotch Day!

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Today is not just Monday, July 11 but also National Mojito Day. So it’s time to celebrate with friends and family. Enjoy your summer with a refreshing mojito cocktail.

Drinking a cold cocktail on a hot day is such a treat. The classic mojito cocktail is made with the following ingredients – white rum, lime juice, cane sugar, soda water and of course mint.

Instead of serving up a standard mint mojito, be creative and experiment. An excellent choice is to use Cruzan Rum. Beat the heat with two, delicious cocktails – Cruzan Mango Mojito and Cruzan Coconut Mojito. Both of these cocktails are to die for and perfect for any social event.

The Cruzan Mango Mojito cocktail is made with fresh mango. It’s a perfect compliment to the bold and tropical flavor of Cruzan Mango Rum. The Cruzan Coconut Mojito uses Cruzan Aged Light Rum, as well as Cruzan Coconut Rum. Both rums are mixed with coconut and vanilla. The result is a unique and spectacular tasting cocktail.

Courtesy of Cruzan Rum, we wanted to share two cocktail recipes to enjoy on National Mojito Day or anytime of the year:

Cruzan® Mango Mojito

Ingredients:
* 1 part Cruzan® Mango Rum
* 4 chunks of Fresh Mango
* Dash of Fresh Lime Juice
* Splash of Simple Syrup
* 4-6 Fresh Mint Leaves
* Club Soda

Method:
Combine muddle mint and mango chunks with simple syrup in a tall glass. Next, add lime juice, Cruzan® Mango Rum and ice. Then stir and top with club soda. Garnish with mint.

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Cruzan® Coconut Mojito

Ingredients:
* 2 parts Cruzan® Aged Light
* 1 part Cruzan® Coconut Rum
* 8-10 Mint Leaves
* 2 Fresh Lme Wedges
* 1 tsp Sugar
* Coconut Soda (or Coconut Water)

Method:
Start by combining muddle mint, lime & sugar and top with both Rums & ice. Then shake 2 times to mix. Top off with Coconut Soda. Lastly, garnish with mint and a lime twist.

Have fun and be safe on National Mojito Day. Have a delicious Cruzan cocktail and celebrate in style. Come back to follow out popular luxury blog. Read about more spirits and cocktail recipes.

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With Memorial Day just a week away, it’s time to finish up those party plans. How will you be celebrating? Be sure to include the smooth taste of a Grey Goose vodka cocktail.

This great U.S. holiday pays respect to all the men and women of our country’s armed service that have died while serving to protect us. It’s often overlooked, but Memorial Day is a day of remembrance.

As Memorial Day typically kicks off the busy summer season, enjoy it in VIP style with a sophisticated summer cocktail named the Le Grand Fizz. This refreshing cocktail includes Grey Goose vodka. The delicious tasting cocktail offers the botanical flavors of St Germain, in addition to the refined taste of Grey Goose. What a perfect combination!

Many people think mixing their own cocktails is complicated. Well it’s really not. With the perfect spirit like Grey Goose vodka, it’s as easy to make as it is to drink. No need for a mixologist, it’s all in your hands now.

With warm summer nights, enjoy each others company and socializing is a lot of fun. Be the hit of any party with the new Le Grand Fizz cocktail. The drink uses soft, floral elderflower to start. Next, add a piece of refreshing lime to highlight the smooth, rounded taste of Grey Goose vodka. Finally, top if off with some chilled soda. This will provide a little effervescence for the perfect taste.

Now it’s ready to be served in an over-sized wine glass. Your friends and family members will love the great taste and beg for more.

We’d like to share the recipe to make your own Le Grand Fizz cocktail with Grey Goose vodka.

Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE Vodka
– 1 part St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
– 3 Lime Wedges
– 1 parts Chilled Soda Water

Method:
Build the drink in an oversized cabernet wine glass with plenty of ice. Add GREY GOOSE vodka, then squeeze three lime wedges and discard. Top with St-Germain and chilled soda water. Garnish with two lime wedges.

We hope you enjoy it and celebrate the true tradition of Memorial Day!

Make your next party and big hit and serve up the Le Grand Fizz cocktail with Grey Goose vodka. We enjoy sharing great tasting cocktails on our luxury blog.

Photo: Grey Goose

Now that Spring is finally hear. As temps begin to warm up and parties, BBQ’s and other social events will be ramping up too. Be sure to enjoy a delicious, rum cocktail with Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron rum.

Critically-acclaimed Chef Ari Taymor has created a great tasting rum cocktail. It’s named the Siam Daiquiri and made with Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron rum.

Having fun at a party often means enjoy a good cocktail. Whether it’s at a friend’s house, a fancy dinner party at a fine restaurant or a fun outdoor BBQ, relax and enjoy a delicious cocktail.

The Siam Daiquiri from Ari Taymor takes his favorite rum cocktail and adds his own personal touch. He includes simple, yet personal touch of Thai aromatics. The result is a bespoke drink to die for.

The Siam Daiquiri cocktail blends BACARDI Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, which is a super-premium white rum from luxury spirit brand Bacardi. Added to the recipe is Kaffir lime juice plus aromatic simple syrup.

This refreshing cocktail is perfect anytime of the year, but particularly appealing as the weather heats up. It’s easy to make and tastes terrific. If you are hosting your own party, be sure to include it and your guests will appreciate the tasty offering.

We wanted to share the drink recipe for the Siam Daiquiri cocktail:

– 1 part BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
– 1/2 part Kaffir Lime Juice
– 1 tsp Aromatic simple syrup *

Method:
Mix ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously and serve in a chilled coupe.

* Aromatic Simple Syrup:
– 1 cup water
– 3 Coriander seeds
– 12 Thai basil leaves
– 1/4 Sliced Jalapeño
– 1 cup Sugar
– 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves (if available)

Method: Bring to a boil, steep 15 minutes, strain and cool.

We hope you enjoy us sharing delicious cocktail recipes with our luxury blog readers. Try a Siam Daiquiri cocktail with BACARDI Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron white rum.

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This Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day. Each year on March 17, the Irish population all around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to enjoy a great tasting drink, try a Baileys Original Irish Cream cocktail.

St. Patrick’s Day or also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, started as a religious feast day. It payed tribute to the patron saint of Ireland. Globally, millions of people have turned this special day into an international festival. You can enjoy dancing, parades, tradition foods and celebration of the Irish culture.

You can often find a green colored Irish beer served at parties and pubs around the world. Ho hum – been there, done that. But for real treat, make it fun and festive with a Baileys Original Irish Cream cocktail. Embrace the Irish spirit and honor the great country of Ireland.

We want to share two, Baileys Original Irish Cream cocktail recipes:

Made with Baileys Original Irish Cream, vodka and cold brew coffee, the The Dude’s Breakfast cocktail is a terrific way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

The Dude’s Breakfast
(Created by Mixologist Michael Lay)

Ingredients:
– 1 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream
– 1 oz Cîroc Vodka
– 3 oz Cold Brew Coffee
– 1 dash Angostura Bitters
– Fresh Grated Nutmeg for Garnish

Preparation:
1) Combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, Cîroc, cold brew coffee and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
2) Strain contents into a double rocks glass over ice.
3) Garnish with a dash of fresh grated nutmeg.

Ideal Serve:
Double Rocks Glass

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The Smoky Aye is a delicious Baileys Original Irish Cream drink. This cocktail is mixed with Irish whiskey, freshly brewed coffee and Campari. Toast your Irish pride with this great tasting spirit.

The Smoky Aye
(Created by Mixologist Kate Bolton)

Ingredients:
– 3/4 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream
– 3/4 oz Irish Whiskey
1/4 oz Campari
1 3/4 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee
1 1/2 oz Zested Orange Crème*
Grated Orange Zest for Garnish

*Zested Orange Crème Ingredients:
1 oz Heavy Cream
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
2 Large Orange Zests

Zested Orange Crème Preparation:
Combine heavy cream, simple syrup and orange zests in a chilled cocktail shaker.
Shake well into whipped cream consistency.

Preparation:
Combine Irish whiskey, Campari and coffee in a footed coffee mug and stir.
Pour in Baileys Original Irish Cream.
Top with zested orange crème.
Garnish with grated orange zest.

Ideal Serve:
Footed Coffee Mug

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Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish tradition with a Baileys Original Irish Cream. If you dreamed of traveling to Ireland and traveling the Emerald Isle, please let us help. Return to follow our popular luxury blog for more luxury industry articles.

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This Sunday is the 88th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Celebrate the Oscar awards in VIP style with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky.

After the Oscars ceremony concludes, many Hollywood celebrities will continue the celebration at the Governor’s Ball. This is the official post-party of the Oscars. It’s perfect way to end Hollywood’s biggest night in luxury.

So how will you enjoy the Oscars this year – with family and friends or home alone? There are numerous Oscar viewing parties to attend around Los Angeles. Some of them will be attended by Hollywood celebrities and movie industry executives.

Below are the movies nominated in the Oscar Best Picture category:
– The Big Short
– Bridge of Spies
– Brooklyn
– Mad Max: Fury Road
– The Martian
– The Revenant
– Room
– Spotlight

Wherever you celebrate the Oscars, be sure to impress guests at your social gathering with a handcrafted, HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky cocktail. It’s stylish and great tasting. Enjoy this well-crafted cocktail and a fun night.

HAIG CLUB™ was developed in a partnership between British entrepreneur Simon Fuller and world famous soccer star David Beckham. The spirit brand was carefully designed to be different. As a striking Scotch whisky, HAIG CLUB redefines sophistication. Enjoy a great tasting cocktail anytime of the year with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky.

Charles Joly is an acclaimed mixologist and winner of the Diageo World’s Best Bartender competition, held in 2014. Joly is a respected mixologist and has served unique cocktails to some of the biggest names around the world.

We encourage you all to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with a HAIG CLUB cocktail. Make it a VIP experience to remember for years to come. Here is a cocktail recipe for The Lowlands Highball with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky

* Flavor profile: bright and refreshing, with hints of mild flowers and light bitter notes but still with a strong base of refined HAIG CLUB™.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky
1/3 ounce Breckenridge Bitters
3/4 ounce Yuzu (mixed with lemon – 3 parts lemon: 1 part yuzu)
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
Port-Pomegranate Ice*
1 – 1 1/4 ounces Bitter Lemon Soda

Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients, except soda, in a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake gently.
3. Strain into Collins glass over flavored ice.
4. Top with bitter-lemon soda.
5. Mist with oil from orange twist, place twist on glass for garnish.

Port-Pomegranate Ice Cube:
1. Combine 1/2 ounce water, 1/4 ounce pomegranate juice and 1/4 ounce ruby port.
2. Pour into ice trays and freeze overnight.

Ideal Serving Glass: Collins glass

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Below are the names nominated in the Oscar Actress in a Leading Role category:
– Cate Blanchett, Carol
– Brie Larson, Room
– Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
– Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years
– Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn

Below are the names nominated in the Oscar Actor in a Leading Role category:
– Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
– Matt Damon, The Martian
– Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
– Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
– Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl

“And the Oscar goes to ….”

Be sure to enjoy the Oscars this year and celebrate in style. Make a delicious party cocktail with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Stop by soon to read about other spirit and libation stories on this luxury blog.

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With the Valentine’s Day holiday nearing, it’s time to plan that special night together. Maybe you have plans for a romantic stay at home and avoid the cold winter weather. Make it a special night to remember.

We recommend a quiet, romantic dinner for the two of you. As you sit down for your nice dinner, don’t forget to include a great tasting Valentine’s Day cocktail. Show your sweetheart how much you care and mix a tasty cocktail.

An Amour Rouge cocktail is a delicious libation that includes GREY GOOSE Vodka, Pineau des Charentes, citrus, bitters and a cluster of red currants. Offering a vibrant fruit taste, the the Amour Rouge cocktail also included a hint of aphrodisiac due to the black currants in the crème de cassis.

Here is the cocktail recipe for an Amour Rouge:
1 part GREY GOOSE Vodka
1 part Pineau des Charentes
½ part Crème de Cassis
2 tsp Lemon juice
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 small cluster red currants
Lemon twist

Method: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with zest of lemon and cluster of red currants.

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As you wind down on dinner, be sure to have some chocolates as it makes for the perfect dessert. With the smell of fresh red roses in the air, Take turns seductively serving each other pieces of chocolate. How romantic and what a VIP experience!

With dinner now over, the ideal after meal drink is a Red Rum cocktail. It’s made with BACARDÍ Superior rum. This deep red cocktail is the color of love and the perfect blend for Valentine’s Day.

Here is the cocktail recipe for a Red Rum:
2 parts BACARDÍ Superior rum
½ part sloe gin
2 parts red currants
½ part freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ part vanilla syrup

Method: Using a muddler (or bar spoon) roughly crush the redcurrants in the base of a cocktail shaker then pour in the other ingredients. Give it all a good, hard shake then fine strain the mixture into a chilled glass.

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Enjoy a romantic time on Valentine’s Day with the Amour Rouge cocktail. If you like reading about delicious cocktails and other great tasting spirits, follow this luxury blog. If you want a romantic, luxury travel getaway, contact us to help you plan that special trip.

Photo: Bacardi

With the Northern Hemisphere around the world, locked in the cold of winter, we wanted to share warm, FACUNDO Fireside cocktail recipe. This past weekend in the eastern U.S., mother nature dumped the first, really big snowstorm of the year.

Some areas around Washington received about 2 feet of snow from Winter Storm Jonas. From the mid-Atlantic and all up the eastern coast of the United States, there was heavy rain, ice, snow and damaging winds and flooding.

Well the best way to beat the cold is to enjoy a delicious warm drink. Take the chill off and warm your heart. The FACUNDO Fireside Cocktail is delicious drink that blends the rich luxury dark aged rum – FACUNDO EXIMO, along with seasonal aromatics such as a cinnamon stick. It’s served in a mug and makes the perfect drink.

Here is the recipe of the FACUNDO Fireside Cocktail to share with your friends and family.

· 2 parts FACUNDO EXIMO
· 3 parts Coffee
· 1 part Simple Syrup
· 1 Lemon peel
· 1 Cinnamon stick
· 1 Orange peel
· 3 Coffee beans

Method:
Add rum, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, orange peel, coffee beans and simple syrup in a shallow pan. Next, set the combination on fire. Allow it to burn for about 3 minutes. Finally, extinguish the flame by adding the coffee and serve this great tasting, winter cocktail in a mug.

Whether you are planning a small social gathering or a large winter party, be sure to include fun cocktail recipes. People love to drink so why not give them something that they will remember and be the hit of your party. FACUNDO rum is wonderful to drink alone on the rocks or mix into your favorite cocktail recipe.

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BACARDÍ Gran Reserva is a line of super-premium mixing rums that include BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, which is a double-aged white rum. BACARDÍ introduced rum lovers to this great tasting spirit at the James Beard Foundation Awards Gala in Chicago earlier this year.

BACARDÍ Gran Reserva partnered with Chef Ari Taymor to create specialty rum cocktails that would be the official cocktail at the James Beard Foundation Taste America.

For the second year in a row, BACARDÍ Gran Reserva is also proud to be a participating sponsor of JBF Taste America.

Chef Taymor will attend two Taste America stops. One was last week in Chicago and on November 6th, you can meet Chef Tamore in Los Angeles. In L.A., also dine at Taymor’s original restaurant, named Alma.

The two, specialty rum cocktails created are actually versions of two classics:
1) The Headless Horseman – actually named after the Halloween legend. This rum cocktail is a spiced-up play on a classic Dark and Stormy.
2) Siam Daiquiri – This is spin off of Taymor’s favorite rum cocktail. He’s added Thai aromatics, which is influenced from growing up in L.A. and Thai influences.

When asked to describe his The Headless Horseman rum cocktail, Chef Ari Taymor replied, “Adding carrot eau de vie pulls back on the sweetness while the smoked maple syrup paired with finely ground coffee creates a smooth, authentic finish – it’s a heartier drink that holds up to cold Chicago winters.”

Fabio Di Giammarco is the Global Vice President, BACARDÍ rums and was quoted, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with a chef of Ari’s caliber. BACARDÍ Gran Reserva is all about the experience of enjoying uncomplicated yet sophisticated cocktails. Having Chef Taymor blend his culinary skills with our rums is a perfect way to enhance the connection between food, cocktails and the overall experience.”

The James Beard Foundation Taste America program makes stops at ten cities across the U.S. It actually started the weekend of September 18 and ends this November 7, 2015 – as mentioned above, in Los Angeles,

During the tour, there’s a special evening planned the begins with a walk-around tasting reception. Taste and drink the faves from from a group of popular local chefs. Next enjoy a fine dining experience and feast on a four-course dinner created between a Taste America All-Star along with a Local Star chef from that particular city.

BACARDÍ Gran Reserva rums are ideally served in their own signature cocktails – BACARDÍ Old Fashioned, plus the BACARDÍ Maestro Collins and the

We wanted to share these two, delicious BACARDÍ Gran Reserva rum cocktail recipes:

Headless Horseman
2 parts BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Ocho Años
2½ parts Ginger Beer
1 part Carrot Eau de Vie
½ part Lime Juice
½ part Smoked Maple Simple Syrup*
Garnish: Microplane coffee

Method: Place all ingredients except coffee beans and ginger beer in a tumbler with ice. Stir and strain into a Collins glass with ice. Pour ginger beer over the top and finish with a bit of coffee beans grated on a microplane.

*Smoked Maple Syrup
1 cup Cold Smoked Maple Syrup*
1 cup water

Method: Mix together and bring to a boil. *To cold smoke the maple syrup, heat wood chips in a pie tin until they smoke, then put syrup in a bowl put them in a container and cover with foil for 35-45 minutes.

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Siam Daiquiri
1 part BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
½ part Kaffir Lime Juice
1 tsp Aromatic simple syrup*

Method: Mix ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously and serve in a chilled coupe.

*Aromatic Simple Syrup
1 cup water
12 Thai basil leaves
3 Coriander seeds
¼ Sliced Jalapeño
2 Kaffir Lime Leaves (if available)
1 cup Sugar

Method: Bring to a boil, steep 15 minutes, strain and cool.

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Make your next party or social gathering a hit by serving delicious cocktails made with BACARDÍ Gran Reserva rum. We enjoy sharing party ideas and drink recipes so return again to read our luxury blog.

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Each year since 2009, October 4th has been celebrated as National Vodka Day. Although not an official holiday, it’s a great reason to celebrate socialize with friends and family.

At bars and pubs, mixologists are likely dreaming about great, vodka cocktail recipes. One important ingredient should be a top vodka, such as GREY GOOSE. Try a GREY GOOSE Martini and so if you get hooked!

A martini is one of the most iconic cocktails in the world. The word itself immediately conveys classy and sophistication to most people. A martini has a unique taste and has been a favorite of Hollywood actor Humphrey Bogart and even James Bond.

A classic martini can be modified by personalizing it. Make your own GREY GOOSE Martini and experiment with vermouth to create either a wet or dry martini. You can also alter the type of bitters or even the drink’s garnish. Try different martini cocktail variations and see which one you like best.

Here’s a great tasting, martini cocktail recipe from GREY GOOSE:

GREY GOOSE® ORIGINAL DIRTY MARTINI

Ingredients:
– GREY GOOSE® Original – 2 Parts
– NOILLY PRAT® Original French Dry Vermouth – 2 Parts
– Mediterranean Olives – qty 4
– Mediterranean Olive Brine – ⅔ Part
– Mediterranean Olives – qty 2 Garnish

Method:
– Pit four olives and muddle with the olive brine into the base of an iconic, Boston glass.
– Add GREY GOOSE and Noilly Prat.
– Top it with cubed ice and then stir.
– Fine strain into your chilled, cocktail glass.
– Garnish your drink with a pair of Mediterranean (pref Lucques) olives on a GREY GOOSE pick.

Tip:
GREY GOOSE vodka, vermouth, and ice, all loosely strained into a Martini glass. Let more of the muddled olive pieces into the glass if you like yours a little dirtier.

GREY GOOSE vodka is made using a private process that’s designed to produce the high standard vodka that GREY GOOSE is recognized for. Their vodka is made from the finest soft wheat, grown in the Picardy region of France. As it transforms into a high-proof spirit, it’s blended with spring water that’s been filtered through limestone.

Each batch of GREY GOOSE vodka goes through greater than 550 daily quality control checks to ensure the highest quality. The entire distillation process is overseen by Maître de Chai, François Thibault. He also personally tastes and approves each batch.

Celebrate National Vodka Day in style with a delicious tasting, vodka cocktail – GREY GOOSE Martini. If you like reading about your popular spirits and cocktail recipes, then follow our popular luxury blog. We’ll keep you updated with the latest beverage industry news.

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