If you’ve noticed, we say “Spirits” and “Wine” at Bill’s Package Store. But what about liquor or alcohol? We will try to explain. What do they have in common? The answer is alcoholic fermentation, a process that all these beverages undergo. The one important distinction is the level of alcohol content. This results from…[READ MORE]
If you’re planning a holiday party, your first stop should be to Bill’s Package Store for the ingredients for a holiday cocktail or two. Here are a few of our seasonal favorites. Holiday Cocktail #1: Holly Jolly Christmas Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka* ½ ounce St. Germain ⅓ cup fresh squeezed clementine or blood orange…[READ MORE]
Have you tried spicing up your dishes with a little extra kick by using your favorite wine or spirit? Bill’s Package Store has a few recipes to add some flavor to your cooking! Honey-Bourbon Turkey For a really juicy bird, try brining it in this mixture: Ingredients: 12 cups water divided ½ cup…[READ MORE]
With colder weather coming on, your tastebuds might need a little warming up! Bill’s Package Store recommends these fall cocktails: Fall from the Tree An aromatic drink that tastes like autumn – one of our favorite fall cocktails! Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces of bourbon* or scotch whiskey 1 ounce fresh apple juice ½ ounce cinnamon…[READ MORE]
There’s a lot more ways to enjoy tequila than just shots and margaritas! Bill’s Package Store recommends these tequila cocktail favorites: The Paloma The Paloma is a classic Mexican cocktail and the perfect brunch drink. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila* ½ oz. Lime juice 2 oz. grapefruit soda or grapefruit juice ½ oz. simple syrup…[READ MORE]
Wine 101: If you’re a wine connoisseur, you can stop reading this, but if you’re an inquisitive wine drinker, you might find these facts interesting. Read on for the answers to a few of the most common wine questions. . Wine 101 Does A Sweet Red Wine Require Added Sugar? High quality sweet red wine…[READ MORE]
Fire up the grill and start your summer party with some great refreshing cocktails! Not many drinks say “Summer Party” quite like the margarita does. Try this recipe: Tommy’s Margarita Cocktail Ingredients: Good quality Tequila* ½ oz. agave nectar 1 oz. fresh lime juice How to make: combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker fill…[READ MORE]
With summer comes summer parties! Bill’s Package Store wants to make sure you’re a part of the parties by making big-batch cocktails ahead of time Don’t get stuck behind the bar making cocktails for your guests. Pre-make the cocktails and let your guests pour what they want. Here are a few tips from Bill’s Package…[READ MORE]
Whiskey production has a rich history in Tennessee that survived both national prohibition and a longer statewide prohibition Bill’s Package Store thinks you should know a little more about what makes a great Tennessee whiskey. The Legal Stuff To be recognized as a Tennessee whiskey, it must: Be produced in Tennessee Use a mash of…[READ MORE]
Did you know that the gin and tonic cocktail you enjoy here and there have health benefits that may actually make you live longer? Bill’s Package Store explains some of the benefits of drinking gin Gin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that acquires its powerful flavors from juniper berries. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive…[READ MORE]