Mexico’s Signature Spirit When you think of Tequila, our neighbor to the south, Mexico, immediately comes to mind. Similar to Champagne and Cognac, Tequila takes it’s name from the region where it originated. Tequila is made from the distillation of the fermented juice from the Blue Agave plant, grown in the Jalisco State of Mexico….[READ MORE]
Sometimes the most creative way people drink wine is by pouring it into a stemless glass. People often forget how delicious wine can be as an ingredient in cocktails. Everyone is familiar with the most popular, versatile, and downright tasty wine cocktail… Sangria. Well, we want to take you beyond Sangria to a few inventive…[READ MORE]
Wine of the month: Rosé The world looks wonderful through Rosé colored glasses. Rosé is the quintessential summer wine. Rosé, also known as Blush wine, is perfect for a summer dinner party or a refreshing hot weather beverage. Interested in learning more? Here’s some helpful information about Rosé and its characteristics as well as some…[READ MORE]
Berries are in season and they are perfect in fresh fruity cocktails. Try these recipes to up your berry game. We often find during the summer that we have a ton of berries on hand. When the blackberries are cheap at the grocery store you can’t help but pick up a pint or two. Who…[READ MORE]
Do you know what you are looking for in a Gin? With so many brands available, you need to know which one suits your taste! Bill’s Package Store has a great selection of Gins that are perfect for any cocktail. We want to tell you a little bit about the flavor profiles of Gin and…[READ MORE]
July is the perfect month to celebrate America. With all of the patriotic celebrations there is ample opportunity to try out some fun, new, themed drinks. Red, white, and blue cocktails are a perfect way to celebrate your country! Show your national pride this month with these patriotic red, white, and blue recipes. Fire…[READ MORE]
Warmer weather is here and it’s time for frozen drinks. Try these recipes you can make and freeze at home to have ready for a spring bash! There really is nothing better on a hot summer evening than a frozen cocktail. Sometimes you want a frozen drink, but don’t feel like hitting up a…[READ MORE]
Like peanut butter and jelly or Beyoncé and Jay-Z, white wine and summertime are a perfect combination. One of the most versatile and popular white wines is Chardonnay. Chardonnay has two primary flavor profiles. The classic Chardonnay is an oak aged wine that’s as smooth as butter in a glass. If you prefer flavor along…[READ MORE]
Interested in wine pairing? This post is for you! Our wine of the month, Pinot Nior. Wine is easy to categorize, there is Red and there is White. But when it comes down to it there is so much more to know! Did you know that wines are named after the kind of grape used to…[READ MORE]
Want to be the hit of your St. Patrick’s day party? Show off your bartending skills with these “green” drinks: Cocomelon 1 part melon schnapps 1 part coconut rum 1part pineapple juice 1 part sour mix add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker shake and strain into a shot glass Lickin’ Lizard 1 part…[READ MORE]