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It’s Happy Hour Somewhere

If you fancy a delicious cocktail, then you have some to the right place. Over the past few weeks, we have stopped by a few restaurants to sample a few specialty cocktails and chatting with the people who make them. This weeks cocktail list are readily available at some of New York City’s finest restaurants. The cocktails boast amazing flavors; there is literally something for everyone. Bourbon, rum, vodka, you name it, we’ve got you covered:

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May 21st is Lillet’s National Aperitif Day

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The quintessential aperitif from Bordeaux is continuing to bring awareness to an often under-the-radar libation – the Aperitif – by declaring the third Thursday of May, National Aperitif Day.

On May 21st, Lillet is calling on all aperitif aficionados as well as newcomers to take part in the custom and the spirit of the traditional French aperitif hour, and share a glass of Lillet with friends. Lillet’s National Brand Ambassador, Claire Needham, has created 4 delicious and easy-to-make-at-home cocktails perfect for outdoor sipping on your terrace, rooftop, or even in the park!

Le Vert Cooler

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Blade and Bow Introduces New Premium Whiskey

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Inspired by the artful and renowned craftsmanship of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Ky., Blade and Bow consists of two offerings – Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Named after the two parts of a skeleton key, Blade and Bow is a tribute to the Five Keys of crafting bourbon made famous at Stitzel-Weller. Those keys included grains, yeast, fermentation, distillation and aging.

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey_Bottle shot

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OLMECA ALTOS 100% BLUE AGAVE TEQUILA was born from a unique collaboration between Master Distiller Jesus Hernandez and the internationally renowned UK bartenders Henry Besant and Dre Masso. Our tequilas are exclusively produced in the heart of Los Altos, 7,000 feet above sea level in the western state of Jalisco in Mexico,and is created, in part, using the 500-year-old traditional Tahona method, before being distilled in copper pot stills. I’ve personally tried several tequilas but Olmeca Altos has become one of my favorites. Its smooth and delicious. There are two types of tequilas from the brand

Olmeca_Reposado_Front

Reposado

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Chrissy Teigen Stars in New Captain Morgan Ad

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Beloved celebrity personality and Sports Illustrated cover model Chrissy Teigen has teamed up with Captain Morgan to debut the brand’s newest flavor offerings: Captain Morgan Pineapple, Captain Morgan Coconut and Captain Morgan Grapefruit Rum. Starring as a peg-leg pirate with a taste for island cocktails, Chrissy forces beach inhabitants to “surrender” to the three new flavors now available by everyone’s favorite rum brand.

If you get your hands on these new flavors, try out these smooth and delicious recipes, perfect for Spring!

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4 Spring Inspired Cocktails

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With Spring weather finally arriving on the east coast, we have put together just a few Spring inspired libations. Whether you’re planning a boozy brunch, garden party or an outdoor happy hour with friends – the cocktails below from Kahlúa (new salted caramel!), Malibu, Olmeca Altos and Pernod Absinthe will invigorate any occasion.

Malibu BloomMalibu Bloom

1 part Malibu Island Spiced

1 part coconut cream

1 part pineapple juice

Fresh pineapple wedges

1 part Malibu original

½ part fresh lime juice

2/3 part simple syrup

Strawberries

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The 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) has officially started and the festival’s co-founder, Jane Rosenthal stopped by “Bombay Sapphire Custom Tonic Bar” at the VIP Preview of the Storyscapes Exhibit and Lounge. Merging technology and craft mixology, the one-of-a-kind experience offers attendees the unique opportunity to design their own custom tonic formula based on their emotional and personality profile – all determined through an innovative “Tonic Journey” iPad app.Bombay Sapphire East Custom Tonic Journey App 1

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