What To Drink This National Red Wine Day, August 28th

It’s always a good time for red wine,  especially on August 28, National Red Wine Day. Even during the hottest time of Summer one can enjoy red wine. Perfect for the grill, or a colder glass to sip and drink in the afternoon, we found red wines suitable for everybody. Below are our recommendations on what to drink this National Red Wine Day.

Riserva Ducale Tan

This fabled Ruffino wine has been on the most prized since it was first released in 1927. This wine is well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary. The blend is 80% Sangiovese - the most predominant and most famous red grape variety of Chianti - along with 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

A funky red that not only gets better as it breathes but pairs well with beef, veal, pork, and pasta. It has earthy mushroom notes mixed with red and black fruit notes. Wait at the 30-minute mark; it will be a mouthful of jammed fruits!

Robert Mondavi Winery Estates Red Blend Oakville 2019

A true reflection of place, this wine boasts rich, complex flavors and is made up of grapes from To Kalon Vineyard, the special site that Robert Mondavi chose for the winery in 1966. This red blend is made up of 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and aged for 21 months in French oak barrels (100% new). Aromas of blackberry, cherry, toasted almond, bay leaf and mocha, lead to a palate of luscious ripe cherry and cassis with savory notes of dried herbs.

B&G Bordeaux Rouge "Cuvée Rambaud"

Deep red color with ruby highlights. Intense aromas of very ripe red fruit: blackcurrant, strawberry. When agitated, fine and elegant vanilla, toasty and roasted hazelnut notes appear. Extremely fruity and well-balanced, with rich and velvety tannins. Long and supple finish.

Pairs well with pasta in savoury tomato sauce, Tuscan-style veal chops, marinated steak, butter roasted chicken, all cheeses – Best served between 60◦F and 65◦F.

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Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for August.

Luretta Boccadirosa

Together with a selected number of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Boccadirosa by Luretta is a sustainable wine that brings the unicity of a gem-terroir to all the senses.  

Herbs from the Mediterranean combine, in this wine, to vivacious aromas of elderberry, dried lemon peel, acacia and marzipan, resulting in a complex, rounded, and full-bodied white that is ideal to be sipped during summer as well as colder seasons. 

Unánime Chardonnay (SRP: $24.99)

From Mascota Vineyards, Unánime Chardonnay (SRP: $24.99) shows aromas of spiced-apple, peach, ripe-mango and nutmeg. It is full-bodied with crisp acidity and a creamy, dense texture which helps it pair deliciously with hearty Crab Cakes topped with a Remoulade Sauce or a fresh Chicken Pecan Salad.

The Beach by Whispering Angel 2021

The energetic ‘little sister’ to Whispering Angel, The Beach is perfectly balanced with subtle, fruity notes and exceptional length. Clad in a lighter glass bottle, this new wine launched this Spring with a coastline-cleanup initiative aimed at preserving the world's beaches.

Mezzacorona Ventessa Pinot Grigio Rosé

Healthy. Sustainable. Hand-picked.

Pinot grigio is a grape variety which has found its ideal home in Trentino, a land which allows it to express its full potential. This unique alpine context in the wine growing world brings out Pinot Grigio’s different styles thanks to the pedo-climatic environments in which it is cultivated, characterized by soils, exposure and altitudes, characteristics which make Trentino an immense, natural, and environmental mosaic!

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Create the perfect sweet platter for your summer feast

Alongside enjoying some fresh and fruity rum-based cocktails, people generally tuck into an array of grub in the summer months. From having a picnic in the park to relaxing on the beach with a homemade feast, you can’t beat eating outside in the sunshine, can you? 

While fruit-themed desserts and slices of cake are a welcome addition to any summer feast, a sweet platter is something that is relatively easy to prepare while also making for a real showstopper of a dessert for your sunny get-together. Sweet platters can withstand the heat, too, although that obviously depends on what you decide to incorporate into your platter of treats. For many people, sweets, much like the sweet delights featured in the Sweet Bonanza slot, are the perfect after-dinner feast. Other people might prefer fruit and chocolate, though. Ultimately, however you decide to present your sweet platter is up to you.

A balanced platter is recommended 

While what you decide to put on your platter is your choice, it’s generally recommended that it does have some balance. Typically, in the summer months, people gather for feasts of this type, making it important to factor in everyone’s individual tastes. For example, some people simply don’t like sweets, while others prefer fruit and chocolate. In order to cater for everyone, consider mixing it up as much as you can. Go-to options include small chocolates and sweets, peanut butter cups, biscuits or cookies, pieces of cake, dried fruit, cheese and crackers, and a whole lot more. There are no rules, but always be sure to provide variety. 

You can also make the platter more exotic by adding unconventional items from around the world. Many look into options for Dutch cheese that can be added to crackers. Adding rare fruits from tropical regions like dragon fruit and rambutan, for instance, is an exciting way to mix up the traditional summer platter.

Platter board options 

Once you’ve nailed down your selection of treats, you’ll need to find the perfect board to put them on. Not everyone owns a platter board, but you don’t necessarily need one. For example, great alternatives include a breadboard or chopping board, a baking tray, a marble pastry board, a serving tray, a giant plate, or even a basket of some kind. Ultimately, you need a solid and cool home for your selection of sweet treats. It doesn’t need to be fancy, and it certainly doesn’t need to cost a lot. 

Presentation is key 

While the platter board options available to you are extensive, the presentation of your board generally needs to be in one way; tidy and tasty. After all, people eat with their eyes, don’t they? As such, it’s hugely important that you make it seem as appealing as possible otherwise, your platter might not be empty come the end of your memorable feast. For example, always leave things in their natural state as much as you can, be it grapes on the vine or cherries on the stem. Likewise, if you’re adding fruit coated in chocolate, make sure they have a special place on the board. Sliced fruit goes down extremely well also, as does chocolate in its wrappers. As we’ve said, though, this is essentially subjective. What might look good to you could look bad to others, but have fun with it and always make sure there is thought behind where you’re placing a particular item. 

Provide bowls 

While everyone grabbing a handful of treats can work, in the hot weather it could easily result in a melted mess. With that in mind, make sure there are bowls or small drinking glasses provided for people to house their delicious delights. Some things just require bowls, and this is most definitely one of them. 

Other things to keep in mind include making sure there are no spaces on your platter, bringing utensils, and bringing a sweet and refreshing drink as an accompaniment.

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Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for July.

PARTY Prosecco Rosé

Vera Wang is proud to announce the expansion of PARTY, her premium Italian prosecco – made for celebrating life's moments, big and small – with the launch of PARTY Prosecco Rosé, just in time for summer!

Vera Wang has turned her creativity and passion for design toward how — and what — we celebrate. Vera Wang PARTY embodies the Bright, FUN, and Fashion-Forward side of the globally renowned Designer and Style Icon. The Prosecco Rosé is light and crisp, making the perfect warm-weather sip. The second bottling comes in the brand's signature chic, sleek matte silver bottle with "PARTY" in a pink hue and a matching ombre.

"I am excited to introduce PARTY's newest wine just in time for summer. The Prosecco Rosé is extremely versatile and pairs well with all of your favorite seasonal cuisines – barbecue, seafood, al fresco brunch – and entertaining occasions," says Vera Wang. "Prosecco isn't just for special occasions. Whether you are celebrating by yourself as a party of one, or with friends, PARTY is about toasting the every day."

Unánime Pinot Noir

From Mascota Vineyards, the Unánime Pinot Noir (SPR: $24.99) is a subtle, delicate pinot noir with sliced-strawberry and lemon aromas, following through to a medium body, fine tannins and a delicious finish which will be your summer wine and perfect transition wine well into the fall.

Robert Mondavi Winery Estates Red Blend Oakville 2019

A true reflection of place, this wine boasts rich, complex flavors and is made up of grapes from To Kalon Vineyard, the special sight that Robert Mondavi chose for the winery in 1966. This red blend is made up of 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and aged for 21 months in French oak barrels (100% new). Aromas of blackberry, cherry, toasted almond, bay leaf and mocha, lead to a palate of luscious ripe cherry and cassis with savory notes of dried herbs. This well-balanced body with a slight weight is characterized by classic fine To Kalon tannins.

Medlock Ames 2019 Secret Ingredient Malbec

The Medlock Ames 2019 Secret Ingredient Malbec (SRP: $70) has a nose filled with Christmas spice and floral perfume - but don't let these holiday mentions stray you from a summer sip, as it is ideal for anything off the barbecue. The intense palate bursts with flavors of dark roasted coffee, violets, black plum, and pastry crust. The mouthfeel is vibrant and lush with a rich tannin structure that peaks and then softly resolves on the finish.

2019 Les Pierres Chardonnay

2019 Les Pierres Chardonnay – exemplifying Sonoma-Cutrer’s Grand Cru approach to winemaking, the wine is barrel-fermented on the lees in one-year-old oak for five months. Individual block components are then blended to create the cuveìe and placed in three-year-old oak for additional aging. Bottled in February 2021 the wine was bottle-aged for an additional six months before releasing. (SRP: $46)

Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2019

Intense purple with violet tones. Concentrated aromas of red berries, plums, cherries and raisins, highlighted by notes of toast, coconut and vanilla from aging in new French oak barrels. In the mouth the wine reveals its best attributes with a sweet entry, soft and intense tannins that give creaminess, volume and meatiness. The flavors of ripe fruit stand perfectly amalgamated with spicy and smoky wood, leaving a pleasant and persistent finish.

2019 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (SRP: $50) will fill you with the unmistakable pure expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, yet the price will not give you any guilt for enjoying it on your couch on a Tuesday night. Layered with soft red fruit flavors, leather, cassis and elegant botanical accents on the mid-palate and lovely notes of toasted espresso beans on the finish, you might choose to pretend every day is National Wine Day just so you can relive this bottle over and over again.

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Delicious 4th Of July Treats

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Nothing says 4th of July quite like those red, white, and blue treats around the picnic table. Below we’ve rounded up are favorite celebratory treats to pair with your sizzling grilling under the sun before our nation wide firework spectacular.

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Whether you’re planning a beach day, hosting a backyard BBQ, or attending a patriotic picnic, tasty refreshments will help to ring in America’s birthday right. And if you’re not a fan of beer, then you’ll NEED to get your hands on this limited time only wine to get the party started! Stock up on Noble Vines special edition Chardonnay, which features bright flavors of mango, kiwi and honeydew melon, and is perfect for pairing with soft cheeses, pastas, or salads.

Photo via @rindsnacks

RIND Snacks collection of functional, up-cycled snacks utilizes the whole fruit (rind and all), serving up chewy, crispy and crave-able blends that maximize nutrition and minimize waste (they are quite tasty, too!). The brand offers chewy varieties, including Straw-Peary, Coco-Melon, Orchard, Tropical, and Island Blends, as well as crispy, single-ingredient selections of Kiwi, Apple, and Orange chips. Perfect for the grab-and-go, these snack-happy pouches are a must-have for your next summer outing, and the kids will love it too.

Photo via @tropicalfruitboxusa

For an immune boosting and refreshing 4th of July backyard celebration, Tropical Fruit Box offers naturally sweet tropical and exotic fruits from around the world, not commonly found locally, delivered right to the customer’s door.

Smoothie perfect tropical items like aromatic Pink Guava, sweet Yellow Dragon Fruit, versatile Breadfruit, and rare exotic fruits such as crown jewel Mangosteen, creamy Soursop, Star Apple, and many others, come with freshness guarantee delivery in the continental U.S. Tropical Fruit Box are accompanied by fruit reference cards and authentic recipes by chefs from the fruit’s country of origin.

Photo via @goodranchers

Good Ranchers sources beef cuts directly from U.S.-based cattle ranches and farms only. Antibiotic- and hormone free, Good Ranchers ships USDA-graded prime and choice cuts (New York strip steaks, Wagyu Beef, etc), chicken, pork, and even seafood into premium meat boxes and ships them directly to your door. Each cut comes hand-trimmed and individually wrapped in boxes assembled to serve anywhere from 30 up to more than 90 meals per collection.

Benjamin Spell created Good Ranchers because he cared about what his family was consuming and where the meat that he was purchasing came from. Not only does Good Ranchers help support American farms & animal cruelty free ranches, they also donate 10 meals to food banks for every box ordered. They’ve donated close to 1 million meals to date.  With different gift packages, you are sure to find the suitable one for a unique occasion.

Photo via @bonnieandpop_ny

What is a Fourth Of July without the perfect chocolate dessert to end the evening? Bonnie & Pop, curators of unique gourmet gifts, are obsessed with the art of celebrating in the freshest, most delicious, most personal way possible. The mother-daughter team behind Bonnie & Pop is committed to making both the recipient and the giver feel special. Every one of their delightful creations is creatively packaged, easy to order online, and delivered contact-free so you can send the perfect message, no matter the occasion.

Photo via @belgianboys

Belgian Boys is a European-style sweets manufacturer, headquartered in Brooklyn. They produce delights for every time of day (stroopwafels, cookie tarts, French crepes and others), from breakfast to dessert, all made in Europe for sharing worldwide. All of their chocolate is sourced from Callebaut, the Belgian maker of traceable chocolate. Their goal is that all of their chocolate and ingredients will be 100% sustainable by 2025. In 2021, they were named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, in the top 50 of all food and beverage companies.

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Unleash your inner mixologist. OSMO Salts new rimming salts have arrived just in time for poolside Summer cocktails, with fruity flavors such as grapefruit lime, mango chili, and strawberry lime.

Satisfy that post-swim salty craving with 4505 Chicharrones - Tortilla chips are so last Summer. 4505's premium, chef-inspired pork rinds with Tajín's tangy chile limón are the perfect low carb poolside indulgence. They're light and airy with a zingy crisp, and found at Amazon and Costco.

Dip into small-batch Hope Foods guac - Hope Foods makes the best store-bought guac on the market. Available in spicy and mild, their small-batch Green Chile Guac has a homemade texture that combines fresh squeezed lime, tomato, garlic, and cilantro for that first-bite-feeling.

Serve it all up in style on a Stella Falone board - Make your spread pop on a beautiful ebony Stella Falone cutting board. These premium chef-quality kitchen accessories are made from ethically-sourced wood and they just launched new Koa and Cocobolo paddles perfect for poolside service.

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For decades, snack lovers had two choices – if it tasted good, then it had to be “junk.”  And if it’s good for you, then it probably tastes like cardboard. PeaTos sees a better way. We’ve created the first snack that offers the nostalgic taste and fun of Cheetos and Funyuns but without the junk.  By substituting peas for corn, PeaTos adds 2x the protein and 3x the fiber for a more satisfying plant-based snack that helps keep you fuller, longer and ditches the GMO and artificial ingredients, additives and colors. No longer do snackers have to sacrifice taste for nutrition! 

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Plant-Based Burgers for BBQ season are a must. Planet Based Foods produces nutritious plant-based meat with sustainable hemp as its number-one ingredient, perfect for a gas or charcoal grill. The company's innovative production process uses hemp seed, along with pea protein and brown rice, to maximize nutrients and fiber in its plant-based meats with zero waste.

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Red, White and (Guilt Free) YOU! This Fourth of July, get pastry-otic with Eat Me Guilt Free, a better-for-you line of protein brownies, bread, tortilla wraps – and brand new cake mixes.  To celebrate the land of the free, Eat Me Guilt Free is offering a buy one, get one 40% off discount through Monday, July 4.

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Nerdy Nuts They bought a commercial grinder, posted on personal social media accounts and what started as a 50lb peanut order has now turned into thousands of jars sold across the state and country. They have grown from two classic flavors to four and seasonal flavors in between. Every jar is fresh, no preservatives and wildly addicting. They strive to bring you fun and unique flavors that you wouldn’t find elsewhere.

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New to the market this summer, QNSY Sparkling Cocktails lineup includes a Cosmo, Mojito & Lovely Rita (their version of a Margarita) all at 5% ABV, all naturally gluten free, sparkling, and made with real fruit juice & pure can sugar. They’re a wife & husband team who launched this brand after 40+ in NYC hospitality. The perfect treat for Summer 2022! Life’s too short to drink crappy canned cocktails!

Berry sweet and berry patriotic, Edible Arrangements Red, White, & Blueberry Bouquet™ is a white chocolate-dipped upgrade for your Fourth of July picnics, parties, and gifts. For Fourth of July, Edible Arrangements will be offering 20% off select items for web and pickup only with the promo code: PICKUP20! The promotion is live 7.1- 7.4.

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Hard-boiled eggs are back on the menu. Whether it’s deviled eggs, eggs for garnish, or eggs for snacking, the Negg® egg peeler makes peeling your eggs easy, fast and fun. Can’t decide which deviled egg seasoning mix to try, or love all 4? They have you covered! Their deviled egg variety pack contains one each of Classic, Cajun, Curry and Smoky Ham packets.

Give your pups something to celebrate during these hot summer days with ice cold, DIY Pupsicle snacks from Cooper’s Treats! From now until July 4th, they’re donating 5% of all proceeds from their limited edition All Paw-Merican Summer Box to the rescue Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue. That means your pup will get to sample two new fun and festive Pupsicle Mix flavors while saving dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in forever homes.

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Mighty Sesame Tahini is committed to provide high quality, sustainable products. Creamy, rich, delicious taste that adds great flavor to any dish. Their tahini uses just one key ingredient, versatile enough to zest up dressings, smoothies, dips, desserts and more.

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Wonder Melon perfectly blends the watermelon juice with cold pressed juices from fruits picked at their peak freshness for an incredibly refreshing juice that’s perfectly sweet with a touch of tartness and hint of cayenne pepper that give it an extra kick of flavor! Everything is Organic. With only 4 ingredients (Watermelon Juice, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, and a dash of Cayenne) and only 100 calories, what’s not to love.

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KYVAN Foods is a destination for unique, great tasting salsas, sauces and seasonings with a mission to grow their business the old fashioned way with honesty, integrity and hard work. They thrive to service their customers by carefully creating premium, quality food products to nourish the body and soul. Their motto is “One taste and you will Appreciate the Goodness!”

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Bitchin Sauce is made from raw, California almonds and is Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, Project Non-GMO Certified, and totally Bitchin’. First introduced in the San Diego farmers markets, Bitchin' Sauce has single-handedly pioneered the nut-based dip category. Their award-winning dips are available in major retailers nationwide such as Amazon, Costco, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market. Try out their creamy dips on your favorite savory foods — from fish tacos to Bitchin’ Burgers!

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Sustainably sourced, this umami rich snack is cholesterol free and
high in fiber. Vegky is one of the best vegan jerky companies around, and they can help you curb your hunger in between meals. With them you'll feel guilt-free while eating our delicious and cruelty-free gourmet mushrooms. They are so yummy that you’ll keep coming back for more.

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BāKIT Box’s heart beats true under the red, white and blue… You’ll be sure to boast and brag after you’ve made these adorable and fun patriotic cupcakes. This super easy recipe is sure to please adults and kids alike!

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Good Foods’ dips and guacamoles are tasty and fresh, and made with clean, simple ingredients. Plus, they pair well with some of the best recipes for your upcoming summer picnic or cookout. Products are available in grocery stores nationwide, including Target and Costco.Check out just a few of our favorites:  

• Chunky and Spicy Guacamoles

• Plant-Based Buffalo Style Dip

• Plant-Based Queso Style Dip

• Plant-Based Tzatziki Dip

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Keep summer sparkly with a fun patriotic party for the kiddos! This fantastic Fourth of July spread is the next in our Summer of Parties series to inspire your families to celebrate with good2grow. good2grow are the makers of “better-for-them” juices, milks and waters topped with kids’ favorite characters including Baby Shark, Disney, Marvel and more.

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These Are The Best 4th of July Cocktails You'll Want To Make

Summer is here and the city and the heat is here to stay. Needs something to cool down this 4th of July with but what better way to do so than with a cocktail in hand! We found the best 4th of July cocktails for you to celebrate this Independence Day.

Sparkling Shed Berry

• 1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka

• Splash of cranberry juice

• Fresh seasonal berries

• Club soda

Add all ingredients to rocks glass and top up with club soda. Serve over ice garnished with berries.

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Portofino 75

• 1 part Portofino Dry Gin

• ½ part Amaro Amara

• ¼ part sugar syrup

• ½ part fresh mediterranean lemon juice
  Shake over ice. Pour in a chilled champagne glass. Top up with chilled prosecco. Garnish with lemon zest .

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Sunset Rose

• 3 oz Whispering Angel

• 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka

• .5 oz Lime Juice

• .25 oz Honey Water

• 3 Blackberries

• Garnish with Mint Sprig

Place Blackberries into shaker and muddle. Add remaining ingredients into shaker except the Rosé. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with Rosé and garnish with Mint.

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The Glenfiddich Highland Cooler

Created by Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Ambassador

• 1 part Glenfiddich 14-Year-Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve 

• 5 parts Watermelon Juice 

• Garnish: Watermelon & Mint

 This might be one of the simplest, and most delicious, drinks you can make on the 4th of July.  Simply cool the juice (pureed fruit) of a ripe, seedless watermelon, and mix it five to one with Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve.  Pour into a highball or rocks glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and some mint.  

For extra credit, stick the 5:1 mixture in the freezer.  Once it’s set, scrape it out with a fork to create a delicious watermelon Glenfiddich snow cone.

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Endless Summer

• 1 ½ oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka

• ¾ oz NOILLY PRAT® Dry Vermouth

• 3 oz Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale

• + Orange Bitters (optional)

• + Lemon Wedge

  
  Build in a tall cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a Lemon Wedge. For a drier option, replace Fever-Tree Ginger Ale with Fever-Tree Soda.

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Summer Friday

• *This recipe is for 2 drinks*

• 3 hulled strawberries

• 5 basil leaf

• 4 oz codigo 1530 rosa

• 2 oz lemon juice

• 1.5 oz agave

• 1 oz orange liqueur

Fill blender with all ingredients full 75% full with ice. Blend and serve

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Don’t Call Me Shirley

Created by Hendrick’s Ambassador Mattias Horseman

• 2 Parts Hendrick’s Gin

• ¼ Part Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Juice or Grenadine

• ¼ Part Orange Liqueur

• Top with Fever-Tree Lemon Tonic

Garnish with a squeeze of lemon, a fresh cherry, and cucumber slices in a highball glass.

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251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

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Following the unveiling of Rose Hill, one of the new residential developments in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood that represents a modern era of Gotham-esque architecture and design by award-winning New York-based design firm CetraRuddy, legendary developer Rockefeller Group has announced that the 45-story luxury tower has topped out. Rising over 600 feet and located at 30 East 29th Street between Madison and Park Avenues, Rose Hill draws a direct connection to Rockefeller Center with its heavy prewar, Art Deco influence and will be comprised of 123 spacious, studio-to-four-bedroom residences including penthouses, and a vast amenities collection.

The Best Canned Drinks To Enjoy All Summer

Summer is here and we can’t wait to be on the go. Travel is at a high and what’s better to have a drink in hand. Literally these canned drinks are everything you need while heading to your next bbq, beach day, or in the uber to the airport. See our favorites and drink up!

Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz

A first-of-its-kind vodka spritz with no carbs, no added sugar, no artificial flavors or sweeteners, the Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz is made from 100% non-GMO grain and is only 89 calories per serving*. Bubbly, bright, blooming with the flavor of real botanicals, and inspired by Ketel One Botanical, the sensory drinking experience of the Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz elevates any occasion – especially for on-the-go – unfolding with fresh, flavorful taste and robust scents in every sip.

The Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz is available in all three award-winning Ketel One Botanical varietals, Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, Grapefruit & Rose.

Avaline Canned Rosé

Already beloved for its delicious taste, Avaline Rosé is not available in perfectly portioned 250mL cans. Avaline Rosé is a vegan-friendly wine by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, offering a light and fresh mouthfeel with flavors of melon and zest to bring the wine’s light pink hues to life. Made with organic grapes and free of unnecessary extras like sugars, colors, and concentrates, this fruit-forward French wine ideal for any time, whether it is cozying up inside or spending an afternoon in the sun with your best friend.13% ABV

BABE 100 Rosé

Real talk: we know people love the light refreshment and lower calories that seltzers offer, but some people just prefer the taste of wine. Enter, BABE 100. With the crisp and delicious taste of wine, 100 calories and 6.9% ABV, what’s not to love? Each can of BABE 100 is equal to one full glass of wine and is perfect to grab and go for any occasion. It’s made for everything from beach days spent with your whole crew to wine nights watching cheesy rom-coms with your best friend. Even better, BABE 100’s lavender can is easy on the eyes and sure to pop in those Insta stories.

Normadica Adventure Pack

Sommelier-curated canned wine from Nomadica? Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ with your besties or packing for a beach picnic, Nomadica is your perfect party companion.

Instead of cheap beers or hard-seltzers, elevate your start-of-summer soiree with Nomadica’s convenient canned wines. With minimal sulfur and zero sugar you can enter the season without a hangover and can enjoy guilt-free sippin’ as Nomadica wines are sourced from vineyards committed to responsible farming practices with no chemical manipulation.

Flying Embers

This drink takes your traditional mimosa to the next level. Each sip contains a subtly sweet combination of juicy citrus notes and the natural tang of kombucha, finished with hints of tropical passionfruit and guava. (6.9% ABV)

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Rumtastic Summer Cocktails

Annabella Pardo

Grab your sunnies and swimsuits, it is Officially Summer. To kickoff the spectacular season we’ve rounded up our favorite rum cocktails to stay hydrated and chilled under the sun. Now, can someone please pass me a mojito, thank you!

Photo via @kachacaspirits

Miami's perfect caipirinha starts with Kachaça! Kachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah) is a bold American spin on Brazil’s favorite spirit, cachaça. Born in Brazil and bottled in Miami, our authentic cachaça was made to stand out in a crowd. From the colorful, party-pounding streets of Rio de Janiero to the neon lights and 24 hour action of South Beach, there's nothing subtle about a drink made with Kachaça! Simply quarter a big juicy lime with some sugar, top with ice and Kachaça! and sip the spirit of summer.

​A taste of the tropics for all year round, so even if you’re relaxing at home this cocktail is sure to bring the feeling of a tropical vacation using Franklin & Sons Guava & Lime Soda

INGREDIENTS:

• 50ml Coconut Rum

• 20ml Fresh Lime Juice

• 15ml Sugar Syrup

• 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves

• Topped with Franklin & Sons Guava & Lime Soda

Place the mint in a highball glass and add all the ingredients before topping with Franklin & Sons Guava & Lime Soda, give it a stir and enjoy!

Photo via @big5rum

Big Five Coconut Rum Everyone loves a good mojito, but have you tried a Coconut Mojito? The bright lime and mint complement the tropical coconut flavor of our rum and create a delicious coconut mojito that is perfect for a hot summer day at the beach!

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Big Five Coconut Rum
1 oz  Fresh Lime Juice
6 Mint Sprigs
2 tsp White Cane Sugar
Soda Water

Mix mint springs, sugar, and lime juice to an empty glass and muddle. Add Coconut Rum, stir and fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water. Light stir to mix, then enjoy!

Photo via @donqrum

For National Mojito Day on July 11, Don Q offers a twist on this Cuban classic with a sweet addition of fresh raspberries that will elevate the summer beverage palette. 

Don Q Raspberry Mojito

Ingredients

1 oz Don Q Cristal Rum 

1 bunch of fresh mint leaves 

¾ oz of fresh lime juice

3/4 oz simple syrup (recipe below)*

1 splash of champagne or sparkling wine 

4 fresh raspberries 

Preparation 

First muddle raspberries, then mint. 

Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup and ice then shake vigorously. 

Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top it with a splash of champagne or sparkling wine. 

Garnish with raspberries up to your discretion. 

Photo via @vistaencantadaresort

Sip on a rum and fruit juice cocktail called, Tropical Diamond crafted at Ático Rooftop at Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences.

You will need:

1 1/2 oz White Rum

3 oz Orange Juice

1 1/2 oz Mango Juice

1/2 oz Grenadine

Tajín Fruit Seasoning

Photo via @nevisnaturally

The Killer Bee cocktail is the most famous drink on Nevis and one of the most famous drinks in all the Caribbean. This cocktail is only crafted at the famous Sunshine’s Beach Bar on the Pinney’s Beach. The exact recipe is kept a secret by Sunshine himself.

You will need:

2 Tablespoons Honey

Squeeze of Lemon

1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

1/4 Cup Club Soda

1/2 Cup Light Rum

1/2 Cup Passion Fruit Juice

Splash of Bitters on Top

Nutmeg, Starfruit and Lime for Garnish

Conspiracy with the Sun made with Rhum Barbancourt 8 Years by @theresidentmixologist
2 oz Rhum Barbancourt 8 year
⅔ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz pear and rosemary simple syrup
1 tsp amaretto liqueur
Garnish with pear slices.

From The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club in Nashville, TN, the Fox Daquiri is a refreshing summer cocktail with plenty of warm-weather flavors featuring a delicious blend of Appleton 8 Reserve, Rhum Clément & El Dorado 5 Rums, lime stock, pineapple skins, sea salt, sugar and lime oil.

The Roller Rink– Sailor Jerry spiced rum, Passoa passionfruit liqueur, ginger, cherry, lime . Found at the Peachy Keen, the grooviest new eatery in New York City.

Photo via @zacaparumusa

Zacapa No. 23 Rum with fresh summer fruits is a perfect sip by the pool.

Playa Blanca

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Zacapa No. 23 Rum

0.75 oz Pineapple Juice

0.75 oz Lime Juice

0.75 oz Simple Syrup

Coconut Milk

Sparkling Water

Pineapple Wedge & Fronds

PREPARATION

1. Add Zacapa No. 23 Rum , pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and double strain into a highball glass with fresh ice.

3. Froth coconut milk in separate bowl with a frother or whisk until airy.

4. Top cocktail with a splash of sparkling water and coconut foam.

5. Garnish with pineapple slices and fronds.

Photo via @donpaparum

Rum Hibiscus Cocktail

Recipe:

Botanica Obscura
2oz Don Papa 7yr Rum
3/4oz Lemon Juice
1/2oz Hibiscus Syrup (1 cup of fried hibiscus leaves / 1qt. of sugar to 1qt. of boiling water - add leaves, steep for 1 hour)
1 dash of Bittermens Mole Bitters

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe. garnish with an edible flower. Delicious!

Photo via @pink_house_alchemy

Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Pink House Alchemy Winter Mint Syrup

• 2 oz rum

• lime wedge

• 3 fresh mint sprigs

Method:

1. Muddle lime and mint in the bottom of shaker. Add syrup and rum. Shake on ice.

2. Pour onto fresh ice.

3. Garnish with mint and lime.

4. Top with a splash of soda water.

Photo via @drinkcandela

Candela Mamajuana, the first brand to share the DR’s magic elixir with the world, is perfect for mixing up a refreshing cocktail to enjoy by the water this summer.

Mamma Tai

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounce Candela Mamajuana
3/4 ounce orange curaçao
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce orgeat

Preparation:

Add all ingredients and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour over ice in a hurricane glass. Garnish with fresh pineapple.

Photo via @drinkcandela

The Mijita

Ingredients:

3oz Candela Mamajuana

1 tbsp Sugar

5 Fresh mint leaves

2 Lime wedges

Soda water or Sprite

Directions:

Muddle all together and top off with soda water or Sprite.

Hurricane at Canary Club, a classic, tropical cocktail known for its New Orleans roots, Canary Club's Hurricane features a mix of Caribbean Rums, Passionfruit, Orange, Lemon, and Grenadine.

Ingredients:

2 oz Caribbean rum

1 oz fresh pineapple juice

0.75 oz fresh orange juice

0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

0.75 oz homemade grenadine

0.5 oz Chinola passionfruit liqueur

Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake hard over ice, pour and serve in Hurricane Glass.

Photo via @jpsdelights

Spiced Blueberry Jam Cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce white rum

• 1 ounce pineapple juice

• 2 tablespoons Spiced Blueberry Jam

• ¼ ounce lime juice

• 2 dashes hibiscus bitters

• Fresh blueberries, to garnish

• Lavender leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a few large ice cubes. These will be important to incorporating the jam into the cocktail. Shake vigorously, until the shaker is frosted over. Strain into prepared glasses and garnish with fresh blueberries.

Summertime is officially here and Miami temperatures will reach an all time high. There's no better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing cocktail (or two) in hand at one of Miami's biggest outdoor oasis, Wynwood Marketplace.

Available at thedeck at Wynwood Marketplace, Pineapple Upsidedown Island Boi

Ingredients:3 oz Spiced Rum

1.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice 

1 oz Cold-Pressed Pineapple Juice

1.5 oz Toasted Coconut Orgeat

Coco-Pandan 

Courtesy of Jazz Moralez, Beverage Manager at Kimpton Canary’s restaurant Finch & Fork (Santa Barbara, CA)

·      1.5 ounce Bacardi Rum

·      .75 oz Pandan Simple Syrup

·      .25 oz Lime Juice

·      2 oz Vita CoCo Coconut Water

·      Garnish: Pineapple Frond and sugarcane stick

·      Glass: Highball 

Instructions: Combine Rum, pandan syrup, and lime juice with ice and shake. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with Vita Coco coconut water. To make the pandan Simple syrup, brew 1 cup of pandan tea, and let it steep for 10 minutes, then pour into a blender with the loose leafs, along with 1 cup of spinach an 1 cup of sugar, blend thoroughly and strain. 

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National Rosé Day is Coming And This Is What We're Drinking

You know we love a good rosé, and today may be our favorite holiday with National Rosé Day. As the second Saturday of June approaches, it is officially National Rosé Day and we want to make sure you're prepared. These wines will pair with a summer salad, fish plate or even a hotdog. Rosé is your one friend that no one will be upset is there

From our favorite real estate brokers, new rosé to the iconic Whispering Angel and even a non-alcoholic wine - these rosés will cover be ones to grab for our favorite holiday. If your unsure where to go, we've compiled the best deals in the city.

Rock Angel 2020

Rock Angel is transparent pale in color and has delicate red berry aromas on the nose. On the palate, it has floral notes with a touch of spice; complemented by a long, dry finish. With greater intensity and more richness than Whispering Angel, Rock Angel is a food-driven wine that will pair well with a variety of hor d’oeuvres and entrees.

Avaline Rosé

Avaline Rosé is a clean and vegan-friendly wine by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, offering a light and fresh mouthfeel with flavors of melon and zest to bring the wine’s light pink hues to life. Made with organic grapes and free of unnecessary extras like sugars, colors, and concentrates, this fruit-forward French wine ideal for any time, whether it is cozying up inside or spending an afternoon in the sun with your best friend. 13% ABV

Whispering Angel

Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight. Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d’Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of Whispering Angel, a world class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure.

Dom Pérignon 2008: AN INSOLENT MIRACLE

Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2008 is part of a solar decade. Yet in the heart of this period, the  year stands apart. Spring and summer were gray and overcast, leading to a deficit of warmth,  as well as light. And then miraculously – as in 2000 or 2006, and the mythic 1996 vintage – September’s sun and winds completely reversed the situation. The eagerly awaited maturity of  the grapes burst through, thriving with an unprecedented high-toned balance. 

Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir 2021

Sonoma-Cutrer has been crafting wines since 1981 in the esteemed Russian River Valley growing region of Sonoma County, California. Today, their female-led winemaking team produces sustainable certified wines. The 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a beautiful and delicate example of why Russian River Valley Pinot Noir makes a wonderful rosé. The light salmon color of the wine catches the light in the glass and opens up with aromas of tangerine, pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry and a light hint of rose petal. A crisp, refreshing mouthfeel accentuates the fresh fruit flavors of citrus, red berry fruit with a tropical twist that leads to a long, juicy and tangy finish.

High Kick Rosé 

A light, fresh and elegant rosé with notes of strawberries, citrus and herbs. Serve cold with elegant dishes of seafood or Salad Niçoise with grilled tuna or enjoy on its own with good friends.

Liquid Light Rosé

A bright and fruity Rosé from Washington State. This wine has clean notes of strawberry, peach, and pink grapefruit for a fresh new expression of Rosé to enjoy. Average Analysis per 5oz. - Calories 90, Carb 2.0g, Protein 0.0g, Fat 0.0g

Surely Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

This sparkling non-alcoholic rosé is perfect for late night drinks and hangover-free mornings. Unlike other non-alcoholic brands that sell grape juice in a wine bottle, Broad with great acid and bubbles that evenly coat the palate, our sparkling rosé has aromas of guava, strawberry, kiwi, and a hint of melon. ($24.99)

Chateau Ste. Michelle Luxe Brut Rosé

This beautiful blush hued Chateau Ste. Michelle Sparkling Rose with delicate flavors of strawberries, sweet orange and berry jam is the perfect combination of crisp acidity and lovely fine bubbles that pairs with almost everything. Enjoy!

Thiénot X Penfolds Champagne Brut Rosé

This non-vintage Champagne Brut Rosé marks the fourth wine released in Penfolds collaboration series with Champagne House Thiénot. In 2019, we re-ignited our love affair with France, a special place for Penfolds, and announced our inaugural Champagne partnership with Thiénot. Alongside Thiénot, a respected player in the world of Champagne, Penfolds first released three extraordinary Champagnes in 2019: A Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée, and Grand Cru single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs and single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs, all from the exceptional 2012 vintage

Mezzacorona Ventessa Pinot Grigio Rosé

A fresh and elegant aromatic profile, characterized by aromas of red fruits and citrus fruits, such as pink grapefruit, alongside delicate floral notes. This Pinot Grigio Rose pairs well with fish, delicate first courses with vegetables and shellfish. It is also perfect as an aperitif.

Mezzacorona Rosato

This Rosé is made with Teroldego grapes, a local varietal from Piana Rotaliana in Trentino Alto Adige region. The unique alluvial soil is particularly suited for these grapes, giving a fresh, fruity and young character to the wine. The grapes are hand-picked in early September to ensure optimum ripeness. Rosato has a fruity taste and a persistent fresh aroma. Ideal as an aperitif but also a perfect match with Italian cuisine, especially with hors-d'oeuvres, pasta, mushrooms and white grilled meats.

The Best Restaurants To Eat Al Fresco Around New York City

With warm weather around the corner, outdoor dining is about to hit its peak! & no one appreciates a great outdoor setup more than New Yorkers. So, with the temperatures cooling down, it’s time to let your hair down and finally enjoy the fresh air at some of the best spots to dine and drink al fresco in NYC.

Loulou

Loulou (176 8th Avenue) is a stunning French Bistro and Speakeasy in Chelsea with one of the most stunning outdoor seating options in town. Signature menu items from Executive Chef Jarett Brodie include a Loulou Burger made with grass-fed beef, cheddar and caramelized onions, Duck Leg Confit with apple rosemary puree and gala chutney and Steak Frites. That's in addition to a large selection of gorgeously crafted cocktails.

Somewhere Nowhere

Not only a nightclub with some of the hottest DJs spinning in town, Somewhere Nowhere (112 W 25th St.) will also boast a rooftop pool all summer long. Located on the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, Somewhere Nowhere takes the NYC social scene to new heights - literally. Experience breathtaking 360 degree views of Manhattan's skyline while you sip on Alice in Wonderland inspired cocktails and explore the cascading greenery of this multi-floor lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Somewhere Nowhere accepts Cryptocurrency via Coinbase as a form of payment and will have NFT drops throughout the year that will come with exclusive access to special events and other unbelievable perks.

The Greens

The ultimate al fresco experience, lower Manhattan’s iconic rooftop venue features three different spaces to enjoy breathtaking views: The Lawns, The Restaurant, and The Patrón Patio. Whether you want to reserve a private mini lawn and enjoy the new menu of large format cocktails or lounge on the expansive patios amidst the iconic New York City skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, The Greens is an al fresco oasis. The rooftop venue’s three concepts offer an exciting calendar of live music, special programming, and seasonal celebrations all summer long. The Greens reservations are now available through May and June via Tock.

Life Rooftop

Life Rooftop (120 W 57th St.) is a must-visit NYC spot. Located at the top of Le Meridien New York, Life is an alluring lounge and outdoor terrace that offers guests a perch to take in the city's energy and soaring views of Central Park. With an elegant menu of indulgent dishes like the Glitz and Glamour Deviled Eggs and a cocktail menu programming crafted by renowned mixologist Brian Miller, head of mixology programming at sbe and former Head Bartender for Death & Company, Life is NYC’s 'it' iconic spring/summer location. 

Clinton Hall

Clinton Hall offers an expansive outdoor dining setup in FiDi (90 Washington St.) and an open air courtyard in Williamsburg (247 Metropolitan Ave.) at The POD Hotel. With communal tables, an amazing menu of shareable bites, beer on tap and signature games, there’s no shortage of fun in sight.

Sunday In Brooklyn

A taste of Brooklyn comes to the Seaport. Williamsburg's favorite Sunday in Brooklyn has arrived in the neighborhood for a mouth-watering pop-up. Enjoy brunch, happy hour, and now dinner in a casual, sun-drenched setting on historic Fulton Street. Feel good knowing your chefs care about sustainability. Savor inventive flavors like the Signature Sunday Pancakes. Sip on creative cocktails like the Honeybear on Holiday, served in a honeybear on ice. And now dinner is available, from fan favorites like Ofira’s Pita and Hummus to the Sunday Burger with Special Sauce.

Haven Rooftop

Haven Rooftop, located atop The Sanctuary Hotel (132 W. 47th Street) in Midtown is the perfect location for your Manhattan escape. Enjoy Haven’s signature Cloudtini (Grey Goose Pear, Lychee Purée, St. Germain) paired with a flatbread pizza, lobster roll or filet mignon.

Sushi Lab Rooftop

Elevate your experience further at Sushi Lab Rooftop, also at The Sanctuary Hotel. Sushi Lab offers creative spin on traditional sushi in the gorgeous canopied rooftop setting and features Japanese small plates, Nigiri, Sashimi and Maki sushi. With elegant, fresh, omakase dinner specials served daily, this outdoor gem is not one you will want to miss.

Benjamin Steakhouse and Benjamin Prime

Benjamin Steakhouse and Benjamin Prime offer exceptional dishes, wine, cocktails and services in the heart of New York. Highlights at both the restaurants include Porterhouse for Two, Shrimp Bisque and Surf and Turf Owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family.

Slate Rooftop

The soon to be opened Slate Rooftop will open in Williamsburg atop The POD Hotel later this Spring, taking fun and games to a whole new level.

Ten Hope

Ten Hope (10 Hope Street) in Williamsburg is the outdoor dining destination you don’t want to miss. The restaurant offers a vine-laced open-air patio with ample seating and serves up Mediterranean inspired New American dishes daily. Ten Hope also offers Bottomless Brunch on  Saturday and Sunday making it the perfect destination to enjoy your day after a long night out. 

Momofuku Ssäm Bar

With views of the East River, the bar and patio at David Chang’s classic dining establishment Ssäm Bar is the perfect spot to grab drinks or small bites after work with friends or before jamming out to a concert on The Rooftop at Pier 17. The Korean-inspired restaurant recently launched a new Spring cocktail menu, featuring the Bad Bunny and large format GZB cocktail, perfect for sipping with friends. The patio also features large format Bo Ssäm and Duck Ssäm for groups of four to eight diners.

Fornino

A quintessential NYC activity is grabbing a slice or in some cases a pie and doing that while being outdoors is even better Fornino, which has been an institution in Brooklyn for almost two decades will open their seasonal summer spot at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, March 26th (weather permitting). You can also grab one of their wood-fired Neapolitan pies at chef and owner Michael Ayoub's flagship location in Greenpoint or on the rooftop of Time Out Market in DUMBO.

Malibu Farm

Like all the best things in life, Malibu Farm started small and grew organically. Founder and Chef Helene Henderson began by hosting cooking classes and farm dinners out of her home and in her backyard in Malibu, CA, where free range, fancy, feather-footed chickens roam alongside a pig named Arnold and pet goats who love to walk on the beach. Here in New York, Chef Henderson brings a taste of Malibu to the Big Apple. Helmed by Executive Chef Amy Sur-Trevino, the menu at Malibu Farm New York features seasonal and sustainable ingredients from vegetables and fruits to meat, whole grains, and more. The drink list is no exception and features ingredients such as organic agaves, freshly squeezed juices, and local produce. Serving lunch during the weekdays, brunch on the weekends, and dinner daily, Malibu Farm is the perfect setting for a breezy, fresh, and delightful dining experience either indoors or al fresco.

Ainslie

This Williamsburg spot has something for everyone. Ainslie’s (76 Ainslie St.) wine bar, beer garden and Italian restaurant offer multiple levels of tables. Explore their rustic rooftop and expansive sidewalk area to enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and much more. From staying late (4am on Fridays and Saturdays) and to starting early (11am-4pm All You Can Drink Brunch on Saturday and Sunday), Ainsle has the good times covered.

Bar Marseille

Enjoy the salty breeze and seaside views at Bar Marseille (190 Beach 69th St) in the Rockaways. The restaurant and lounge celebrates the eclectic collection of flavors found along the French Riviera with cultural influences of North Africa, Italy, Greece, and Spain. Elegant furniture and greenery adorn the restaurant's patio and rooftop deck while the cuisine and robust wine list concentrates on the Provence appellation. The fare has strong French coastal influences that focus on seafood and the beverage program offers a variety of French aperitifs and digestifs. Bar Marseille also offers a one-dollar Oyster Happy Hour every day at the bar from open to close! Making this dream setting one you should not miss.

Hidden Lane

For the perfect after work hangout spot, or late night cocktail head over to Hidden Lane (129 E 15th St). Steps away from Gramercy Park, the lounge boasts a bi-level bar and a picturesque garden, illuminated by beautifully lit trees. Intimate and sophisticated, Hidden Lane exudes an old New York Charm, making it a true hidden gem.

Daintree

Daintree (25 W 38th St), one of the most gorgeous penthouse lounges, sits atop the Hotel Hendricks in Chelsea, and is about to debut its very own Treetop Bar in mid-April. The new al-fresco wine bar in the sky, which overlooks the Empire State Building, will feature a rotating list of natural wines from around the globe. Paired with cocktails and food, what better way to say cheers to the springtime, than with a wine glass in one hand and an oyster in another!

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Festive Memorial Day Drinks Everyone Will Enjoy

If you're planning social distancing Memorial Day Weekend get together, you've come to the right place. Since we know there's no better way to get the party started than with creative and fruity cocktails or fan favorites, we've put together some of our favorites drinks of the season. Read through to check out some of these delicious summer cocktail recipes.

Dewar’s Lemon Wedge

• 1 ½ oz Dewar’s 12

• 3 oz Club Soda

• 2 oz Lemonade

Combine all ingredients over ice, stir.

The Dewar’s Lemon Wedge comes in the form of an at-home cocktail kit from Cocktail Courier, so save an extra trip to the grocery store and let this cocktail come to you. See HERE to purchase.

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Long Weekend

By Lynnette Marrero

•  1 oz Zacapa rum

• 1/2 oz lemon juice

• 1/2 oz blackberry/lavender honey syrup (1:1, honey:water)

  Add Zacapa rum, lemon juice and blackberry/lavender honey syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain over ice into a rocks glass. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist and blackberry.

  Lavender blackberry honey Syrup: Place 10 blackberries in a pot and muddle. To the pot add 1 cup of honey, 1 cup of water, 6 Teaspoons of dry lavender. Bring all the ingredients to over medium heat, then let simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar and until you smell the lavender. Strain and Seal in a container. Store in a cool place, it will keep for two months.

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PATRÓN Perfect Paloma

• 1.5 oz Patrón Reposado

• 3 oz Fresh grapefruit juice

• .5 oz Agave syrup (1:1)

• .5 oz Fresh-squeezed lime juice

• 1 oz Sparkling water

• + Sugar and salt for rimming

• + Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker tin and shake with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a sugar and salt rimmed collins glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

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Hazelnut Espresso Martini

• 0.5 parts Frangelico

• 1.5 part SKYY Vodka 

• 1.5 parts Cold Brew Concentrate or Espresso*

• 0.25 parts Simple Syrup (1:1)

Combine all ingredients in shaker tin with fresh ice, shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into chilled coupe or martini glass, & garnish with (3) whole coffee beans.

The Hazelnut Espresso Martini kit is now available for purchase on Cocktail Courier, so you can keep the party going by grabbing a kit now through June 10!

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BACARDÍ Life’s A Beach Group Serve

• 9 oz BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro Rum

• 4 ½ oz Real® passionfruit puree-infused syrup

• 4 ½ oz lime juice

• 9 oz coconut water

Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl and serve in highball glasses cubed over ice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf and/or pineapple wedge.

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Cape-Rinha

• 3oz Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

• 1 teaspoon raw sugar

• 2 lime wedges

• 4 green grapes

• 4 mint leaves

Combine the ingredients in a stemless wine glass. Muddle to extract juices and oils. Fill the glass with ice, top up with Cape Mentelle SBS, stir, sip & savor!

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Chandon Summer Spritz

• 4 slices English Cucumber

• 2 Strawberries

• ¾ part Honey syrup*

• ½ part lemon juice or juice ¼ of a lemon

• 4 part Chandon Brut Rose

• 1 lemon twist

  *May sub agave or another sweetener

Combine 3 of the cucumber slices and 1 of the strawberries in a cocktail shaker and muddle until they have released most of their juices. Add the honey and lemon juice. Add ice, shake, fine strain into a wine glass with ice and top with 4 parts Chandon Brut Rose, Garnish with the remaining cucumber slice, the other strawberry, and the lemon twist long cucumber tumbler.

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Smokey Devil

• 2 1/2 oz Dirty Devil Vodka

• 1 dash Mezcal

Combine in a shaker over ice. Shake as if your life depended on it (not for the faint of heart). Garnish with lemon twist

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Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for May.

https://shop.sparklingpointe.com/prod-410556/2019-Topaz-Imperial-Brut-Rose.html

Named for the precious gemstone, Topaz Impérial shows a pale pink coral hue. Ripe strawberry, red cherry, and notes of rose petal on the nose and palate mingle elegantly with savory touches of biscotti. Peach, hibiscus, and orange are brightened by lemony acidity. It's dry in style, yet fruity and lush with a lingering finish. Delicate and persistent, its fine bubbles compose a harmonious ballet.

Mascota Vineyards Unanime, 2017

James Suckling-Mendoza, Argentina - ""This is a rich, dense red with blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Extremely well-crafted tannins. Hints of vanilla to the ripe fruit at the end. Incredible value...already beautiful to taste.""

Peconic Bay – 2020 Riesling

Sourced from our Home Farm which has one of the earliest Riesling plantings on the North Fork. This beautiful Riesling is slightly off-dry, coming in at 2g/L residual sugar. Perfectly well balanced, it offers aromas of honeysuckle and peach, with intense flavors of tree fruits and meyer lemon on the palette.

Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2020

Deep dark red in color, with the classic profile of Carmenere from Peumo, with intense notes of ripe plums, black currants, and dark chocolate, along with firm tannic structure and pronounced acidity

Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015

James Suckling-Mendoza, Argentina - ""A velvety and juicy cabernet with currant and blueberry character. Full and very pretty..."" Try pairing this wine with beef, lamb, mushrooms, and cheese.

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