Some cocktails have been around for decades and are still classics. Bill’s Package Store thinks you should try some of these classic cocktails at least once in your life. The Manhattan This classic cocktail started at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1880’s. Ingredients: Bourbon* or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters…[READ MORE]
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]
The holidays are upon us and we all know what that means; it’s party time! Hosting a holiday party should be fun, not stressful. Check out these tips for ways to make your next get together a breeze! 1) Cook ahead of time. Whether you are hosting a casual holiday affair with finger foods…[READ MORE]
Picture this: It’s a Saturday night. You are curled up on the couch enjoying a glass of wine or and iced cold beer. Suddenly, it happens…you start sneezing! If you are one of many people who gets wine or beer “sneezes”, here are some of the reasons why… A sudden onset of sneezes following a…[READ MORE]
November is national Peanut Butter Lovers Month! Check out the cocktails below to celebrate one of the most delicious pantry staples, peanut butter! Peanut Butter Cup Martini This peanut butter cocktail is inspired by a classic candy, the peanut butter cup! What you will need: 1.5 oz Chocolate Vodka 1 oz Peanut Rum .75…[READ MORE]