Wine & Spirits

Five Quick-facts about Mojito you should know

Mojitos have origin in Havana, Cuba Havana is known as the birthplace of Mojito, however, there are also theories that it might have its origin back to “El Draque”, a 16th century drink. Therefore, Mojito has a 500 years old history. It is believed that Mojito was actually prepared as a remedy to various ...

Origin location is important to choose the right Red Wine

Region of origin is an important factor because it determines the taste of a red wine. Red Wine is one of the most popular drinks across the globe. It has an identity of standard attached, being considered as a drink for special occasion, although, it is also a dinner drink for many. Apart from health-related aspects of this wine, it is conside ...

Wine Variety and Types

Red Wine A variety of wine exist with contrasting aspect of taste as well as appearance. Without a prior understanding of its type, it might become confusing to pair up with appropriate food or to select them for a special occasion. Knowing the types and variety of wine would allow selecting the matching one to blend with weather condition as well. Wine ...

How to drink Tequila the cactus drink from Mexico

As champagne is from French, tequila is from Mexico. This special drink is prepared from fermented juice of agave plant, following a process that completes in almost a decade. This is a special breed of cactus grown in Jalisco area of Western Mexico is traditionally used to produce tequila, but now states like Michoacan, Guanajuato, ...

Champagne The most exquisite Sparking wine

Winston Churchill once said during World War I, “Remember gentlemen, it’s not France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne.” Such is the legacy of this drink, the heritage alcohol from French. Champagne is the standard name for sparkling wine produced in a specific area of French that goes by the same name. Champagne ar ...

Standard thumb-rules to drink Champagne

Every drink has their own flavor defining the best way to consume. This makes them special, being associated with specific way of serving and tasting. Champagne is among the most popular classy drinks, which, many thinks, is only suitable only for special occasions. However, there are no rules that it is appropriate only for some pa ...

Things to know while ordering a Martini

Martini is one of the classiest cocktails. Ordering a martini is an impressive gesture to reflect a high personal taste. However, one should know how to drink and customize it with a combination to match your choice. This calls up for certain terms and features associated with the drink. Else, the bartender could appear quite confusin ...

The Essentials of Cognac or ‘Water of Life’, eau de vie

Cognac is a special variety of brandy produced only in the regions of Charente and Charente-Maritime surrounding the town of Cognac, France. It is amber colored and its is made from distilling white wine to create “eau-de-vie” following a specific procedure. The distilled alcohol is then stored in oak barre ...

Six Cocktails for a classy evening

Martini Martini is a legacy cocktail that relates much more than class, heritage and status. Martini is now ingrained to popular culture as a trademark of style. Critic Henry Louis Mencken described this particular cocktail as “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet”. It is made of gin and vermouth mixed in t ...

Gin is a latest craze, but there’s a right way

Gin is becoming popular again, but experts say it has lost its colonial charms. Gin almost fell from its stature it had centuries ago. It’s image somewhat became an underdog when it comes to classy elegance. It’s simple and crisp, something for simple folks, who wants to get drunk fast. However, Gin and Tonic have become quite a ...