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]
Vodka is delicious, versatile, and has a rich history. Vodka can be consumed straight, or used in a variety of mixed drinks. In fact, its flexibility has made vodka arguably the most popular spirit in all the world. The first record of vodka can be traced back to Russia in the ninth century and Poland…[READ MORE]
Fresh apple cider is the perfect addition to your favorite liquor! As fall arrives, the air gets more crisp, football games are a weekend tradition, and apples start to get plump and ripe in their orchards. We love using apples for all kinds of delicious treats, but don’t overlook the cider! Apple cider is used…[READ MORE]
Fall is here & wine inspired colors are all the rage in the world of fashion. Let’s take a closer look at a classic red: Cabernet! Much like silly putty, Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most fortunate accidents. Two grapes (the red Cabernet Franc grape plant and a white Sauvignon Blanc grape) were…[READ MORE]
While some people are already diving head first into the onset of Fall and pumpkin spice season, others are clinging to the remaining warm, sunny days of Summer. If you fall in the second group, this post is for you! Check out these yummy drinks to sip poolside while the warm water still lingers!…[READ MORE]