To celebrate the NFL season, Maker’s 46 replaced their traditional red wax with a doubled-dipped bottle in Cowboys colors. Now if we can only have a season to toast to!
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Dancing with the Green Fairy: Absinthe Tasting at Minnie’s Tavern
Contributor Lindsey Craun visited Minnie’s Tavern and Rye House for an overview—and tasting—of the once illegal, green spirit.
Absolut Texas: Lone Star State Inspired Vodka
Cucumber and spicy Serrano chiles were infused in this Limited Edition Absolut Vodka that was packed in a bottle designed by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz.
Cinco Vodka Showcases Summer Drink at SA Cocktail Conference
Co-founder Trey Azar talks about his distillery in Southeast San Antonio and gives the recipe to a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer in South Texas.
Dorćol Distilling Company – Apricot Rakia Made in Southtown
Dorćol Distilling Company, one of the newer San Antonio based distilleries, showed off their apricot rakia in the tasting room of the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Distilled from 100% apricots and bottled at 84 proof, rakia is a popular liquor over in Eastern Europe. “The whole idea of a rakia is to try to capture […]
SA Cocktail Conference Begins with Macallan Pairing at Biga
The 2014 Cocktail Conference got off to a strong start as Chef Bruce Auden created a four course meal to be paired with Macallan Scotch whiskeys.
Tequila Herradura Tasting at The Fruteria
I attended a four course tequila pairing last night at Chef Johnny’s Fruteria, including the Colección de la Casa reposado tequila that is finished in cognac barrels.