Herb-Inspired Vodka

Some may think the latest release from Absolut is a girly vodka but those accusations usually come from men drinking beer. Fusing the flavors of tea, elderflower, and vodka doesn’t seem like a wise choice but I’m eager to test this newbie out during Memorial Day Weekend. This might be a great addition to the [...]

The Melancholy Mix

Music is the soundtrack of our lives, so the cliche goes, but sometimes songs come in to our lives to show us that we aren’t the only one that is sad, mad or disappointed. Sometimes a tune and a cocktail are the tools that remind us hope is a must, even when you have little [...]

SKYY Expands Vodka Lineup

My vodka taste tests are purely a testament to my heritage. But lately my transition to a new city and profession have made my house a dry place. Now I have a reason to start the taste tests again–the new SKYY Vodka flavors, Blood Orange and Dragon Fruit. The tea bag last night has this [...]

Superfruit Vodka

The super fruit craze has now permeated the liquor industry. Though the acai-based liquor Veev has been on the market for a few years now, thanks to its founders, two brothers and former bankers, there are now two more liquors with super fruit qualities. Here are the details, should you choose to sip. Remember, vodka [...]

The Organic Bender

If you’re planning to get sloshed, why do you need the booze to be organic? The answer depends on the person. But, if you are willing to pay a few more bucks for organic fruit, eggs or milk, why not for your booze? Need we remind you that alcohol is made from fruits and vegetables? [...]

Where are the Male Massage Parlors?

New ‘hood, new FWB. A situation like this, spurred by a dry spell, leads to the question: Why isn’t there a service for women called 1-800-dial-booty?

Absolut To Introduce New Flavor

Travelers will toast the new year with Absolut’s limited edition ‘Flavor of the Tropics’, available in January 2010, DFNI reports. Launching initially in Europe and the Americas, it will be available at duty-free locations everywhere in February 2010. The new flavor contains orange, mango, melon, lychee and hints of berries and pineapple. Click here for [...]

Vodka 2.0 What: An old name in the vodka business, Smirnoff continues to create new options for purveyors of that age old liquor.

The Dirt: Any seasoned drinker knows all vodkas are not created equal. While we are usually accustomed to the standard Russian and Polish varieties, multiple-times distilled and without additional flavors, we decided to give Smirnoff Pomegranate a chance. After years of sticking with plain varieties geared at the luxury crowd, we gave Smirnoff a real [...]

Superfruits Gone Mainstream

The Berry Company is the result of the blending of wellness and nutrition, to form an accessible yet sophisticated health food brand. The U.K.-based independent company formed by Khaled Yafi is an example of a company that brings supplemental health trends to the consumer through juice alternatives. While it began with drinks that fuse the [...]

The Hibiscus High

OOBA is the latest brand to join the collection of beverages boasting great flavor, a hint of carbonation and a dose of vitamins. We met the folks behind OOBA at an expo in 2008. We applauded the drink company as a family business and were happy to learn OOBA has no artificial colors or flavors. [...]

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