Steve here…was on a quick trip to Vienna and had the chance to sample the cocktail scene there. I had heard a lot about Bar Italia which was one of the finalists in the TOTC “best international cocktail bar” competition. Unfortunately, the only time I had for a visit was Sunday night. It’s a very [...]
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November 28th, 2008 
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1 Comment »A Taste of Brazil for Thanksgiving
November 26th, 2008 admin One day to go and I bet you’ve got the turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pies ready to bake. But what about cocktails? Why not try and be a little inventive this year with a signature cocktail or punch? Here are a couple of recipes using Leblon Cachaça (Brazilian Rum). They taste great and your [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Caipirinha, drink recipes, drinks for entertaining, Leblon Cachaca, Pumpkin, Punch recipes, Thanksgiving cocktails 1 Comment »OVAL Vodka at Cognac Brasserie
November 26th, 2008 admin On a recent business trip to New York City, I had a delicious lunch at Cognac Brasserie in Midtown. The food was excellent and the atmosphere lively, but the drinks were, by far, the highlight. Cognac’s got a new cocktail on their menu created by Ben Demarchelier. The Litchi is a well-balanced cocktail that pairs [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Ben Demarchelier, cocktail recipes, Cognac Brasserie, Lychee, New York City, Oval Vodka No Comments »Hartford Courant Features Brand Action Team
November 15th, 2008 admin The Hartford Courant ran a nice piece on our work with Absinthe Mata HariAvon-Based Company Helping To Distribute Absinthe, Once Banned In U.S.By KENNETH J. ST. ONGE | Special to the Courant November 13, 2008 Absinthe is an herbal-based liquor from France that until last year had been outlawed in the United States. (PATRICK RAYCRAFT [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Absinthe Mata Hari, BAT, Brand Action Team, Jeff Grindrod, Steve Raye No Comments »Imbibers One Hundred
November 14th, 2008 admin Darcy O’Neil of Art of Drink posted this and I couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. It’s a list of the 100 things you should drink before you die. Here’s what to do if you want to play along: “Instructions: 1) Copy this list into your blog, with instructions. 2) Bold all the drinks [...]