Liquors

After taking a morning Thimble Island Cruise aboard the Sea Mist, we had worked up a thirst and decided to remedy that by making a visit to Stony Creek Brewery located in Branford, Connecticut. A craft brewery, their specialties include Crankys, New England India Pale Ales, Ales, Lagers, Stouts, and more to appeal to diverse styles and palate preferences. In addition to their diverse selection of beers they also have an exciting music scene with live music making it a…

Summer is on its way, when backyard parties and trips to the beach are the highlights of the season. For easy and delectable cocktails to enjoy anywhere you go, Fifth State Distillery based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, created the ultimate summer “ready to pour cocktail” with their newest creation, Fifth State Bee’s Knees made with gin, lemon, and honey. We enjoyed drinking this cocktail on its own as well as using it as a base to craft other custom cocktails and…

If an Espresso Martini is your go-to bar cocktail, you are in for a treat with Fifth State Distillery’s Master Distiller Rob Schulten’s latest creation, a ready-to-drink Fifth State Espresso Martini made with Rum. It’s as easy as pouring 3.5 ounces into a shaker, adding ice, then shake and pour into a chilled martini glass. The 375-ml size makes it perfect to take along with you wherever you go, to the beach, to an outdoor concert, or simply to drink…

Master Distiller Robert Schulten, owner of Fifth State Distillery located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was having fun in the distillery again and created another fabulous gin, Passion Gin, to add to their award-winning line of spirits. Awarded the 2022 and 2021 Connecticut Gin Distillery of the Year by the prestigious New York International Spirits Competition, Fifth State Distillery continues to deliver excellence in every bottle. For his latest Passion Gin, Rob distills passionfruit and having tried it found it to be…

Tequila lovers are in for a treat with the award-winning Tequila Código 1530 Rosa, as it is exceptionally smooth with layers of flavor nuances that make it equally enjoyable whether sipped neat, served over ice, used in cocktails, or to enhance culinary recipes. Made from 100% Blue Agave in Amatitán, Jalisco, México, this ultra-premium tequila has won a coveted space on our drinks table. We created three delectable cocktails and a culinary recipe that complement this outstanding product. We first…

Looking for interesting flavors to create inspired cocktails? We found Wild Moon Cucumber Liqueur created by Creatrix and Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay, owner of the woman-owned distillery Hartford Flavor Company based in Hartford, Connecticut to be a delectable and versatile ingredient. Wild Moon Cucumber Liqueur imparted layers of flavor to cocktail classics as well as to creative modern cocktails and was also delicious in our culinary creations. Who would think of making a cucumber liqueur? Lelaneia Dubay of course, and for…

SONO 1420 American Craft Distillers Vo Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka handmade in South Norwalk, Connecticut and is America’s first distillery to incorporate hemp seed in its mashbill. Founded in 2019, the double gold award winning distillery is earning kudos and followers due to their exceptional products handcrafted in small batches. Their Vo Vodka is a mixologist’s dream to work with as it is hand distilled from a blend of corn and cane and is sugar and gluten-free. It also…

Barceló Imperial – Ron Dominicano is a super-premium rum from the Dominican Republic and imported by Shaw-Ross International Importers. Made from fermented sugar juice, and not from molasses, this delectable rum is carefully crafted by a blend of rums ranging in age up to ten years and aged in American bourbon oak barrels. The result is a smooth and delectable sipping rum that is also an excellent choice for cocktail and culinary recipes. Cheers!

We love to use botanicals in our cocktail and culinary creations and were delighted when we “discovered” Wild Moon Lavender Liqueur created by Creatrix and Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay, owner of the woman-owned distillery Hartford Flavor Company based in Hartford, Connecticut. Their luscious Wild Moon Lavender Liqueur is perfect to serve chilled or over ice, and when used in cocktail or culinary recipes adds another layer of flavor that makes the recipes uniquely tasty.

Tasting the award-winning Henri Bardouin Pastis is like taking your palate on a trip to Provence, France. Made in France since 1898, Henri Bardouin Pastis is made from a delectable blend of 65 plants to create a unique, and very tasty, elegant liqueur. We found this product to be very versatile as it can be enjoyed as an aperitif, used in cocktail recipes, added to espresso at the end of a meal, and can also be used in culinary recipes,…