Warmer weather calls for some cool, refreshing cocktails. Here are a few recipes from Bill’s Package Store It’s time to pull out the grill, uncover the patio furniture, and retool the cocktail menus. Let’s start with something really basic and easy! Greyhound Ingredients: 2 oz. vodka* 4 oz. grapefruit juice Preparation: Add ice, vodka, and…[READ MORE]
The Mint Julep is the iconic cocktail for the Kentucky Derby, however, Bill’s Package Store recommends some other drinks to enjoy during those 2 minutes of the race. Not everyone is a fan of the famous “Mint Julep,” so for those that prefer something else, here are a few cocktail recipes for inspiration. Woodford Reserve*…[READ MORE]
The movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean” had Johnny Depp say those immortal words, “Where’s all the rum gone?” To which we reply… it’s at Bill’s Package Store What is rum? Rum is made from fermented sugarcane juice, cane syrup, or molasses that is distilled to become alcohol at about 80 proof or higher. It was…[READ MORE]
Wine has been around for centuries. Here are few fun facts you might not know about wine from Bill’s Package Store Wine is a sophisticated drink that takes years to produce and to achieve the perfect taste. Centuries ago, people drank wine instead of water that wasn’t always clean. Fermentation, when the wine is made,…[READ MORE]