Archive for the ‘Bills Buzz’ Category
Posted on: December 13th, 2018
Bills Package Store wants you to sound smart this New Year’s Eve. What is Champagne? Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of northeastern France. If it’s from somewhere else, it’s not champagne… it’s sparkling wine. Most people use the term champagne generically but the French maintain their legal…[READ MORE]
Posted on: November 8th, 2018
These classic Christmas concoctions will warm the hearts of all the Scrooges out there. According to Andy Williams, the holiday season is the wonderful time of the year – a time filled with trimming trees, singing carols, and making memories with family and friends. But the hordes of shoppers, piles of presents, and…[READ MORE]
Posted on: September 26th, 2018
Bill wants to help you have a frighteningly good Halloween with the help of these cocktails! If you’re hosting this year’s Halloween bash, you’ll want to brush up on your bartending skills so your guests are haunted by boring drinks. Pump up the volume this Halloween with these festive drinks! Bill’s Package Store has all…[READ MORE]
Posted on: September 19th, 2018
Bill wants to help kickoff football season with these game-day drinks that are sure to be a touchdown at your tailgate! Tailgating is a beloved tradition southerners take seriously. Don’t fumble when it’s your weekend to plan! Beer is no longer the only staple drink for your Saturday or Sunday tent parties. Go for two…[READ MORE]
Posted on: August 2nd, 2018
Look like a pro bartender at your next party with these tips! If you’re planning a backyard get together, you’ll want to be all ears for this one! Layered cocktails don’t have to come out once a year for Red, White and Blue drinks… Get your party started with these easy to make cocktails! But…[READ MORE]
Posted on: June 1st, 2018
Bill knows that when a double platinum-winning country music star comes to town, you make a big event about it… especially if that celebrity is selling whiskey! Local country music fans got a treat in April, when John Rich, of the double platinum-winning duo, Big and Rich, came to Bill’s Package Store to sign bottles…[READ MORE]
Posted on: April 16th, 2018
Derby Day is May 5th! If you don’t love the standard Mint Julep, there are plenty of other drinks fit for Kentucky Derby royalty. Here are some of our favorites that you can easily make at home. Mandarin Mint Julep Ingredients: 1.5 ounces of bourbon 8 mint leaves 3 mandarin oranges, juiced mandarin orange,…[READ MORE]
Posted on: January 31st, 2018
Bills Package Store wants you to be up on the latest, but also adhere to the basics in cocktail making. Here is Bill’s list of most popular drinks: THE CLASSIC MARTINI Ingredients: 3 oz. gin or vodka 1/2 oz. dry vermouth Garnish with an olive MARGARITA Ingredients: 2 oz….[READ MORE]
Posted on: January 8th, 2018
Bills Package Store has some great party suggestions for those located in Clarksville, Hopkinsville & surrounding areas. What about a cocktail tasting party? Some people plan a party around a “Theme Drink” like a favorite frozen Daiquiri recipe. But why not mix it up a bit with some great cocktails? You could even make…[READ MORE]
Posted on: November 20th, 2017
What wine goes with turkey? Here are some suggestions from Bill’s Package Store. Grenache – Cherries and cinnamon often team up in Grenache, with a freshness that balances the heft of most turkey menus. Zinfandel – Deep, jammy fruit laced with warm spices and chocolate makes Zin a friendly red partner for all things Thanksgiving….[READ MORE]