Recipes Tag

traveling gluten free
“But, the Spanish eat cheese and bread with everything!” This is what I commonly heard when talking to people about my diet restrictions on gluten and dairy prior to leaving on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain – a 500-mile pilgrimage that would require me to eat close to 5,000 calories a day in order to handle trekking an average of 15 miles a day, while only being able to carry 15 lbs on my back.  Here’s to hoping the Camino provides (a common phrase you hear throughoutRead More
Smirnoff Sourced
The start of summer is officially upon us this week, and that marks the perfect time for fun in the sun – complete with some cocktails. Our friends at Smirnoff have provided us with some exciting new, summery Smirnoff Sourced cocktails to get your pool parties, beach days, and other adventures this summer on point. Smirnoff Sourced is a brand new take on flavored vodka that’s gluten-free, made with real fruit juice, and absolutely delicious (even with just a splash of club soda)!  Whether you’re hosting a summer party with Piña ColadasRead More
crown royal northern harvest rye
Father’s Day 2016 is quickly approaching, and as we get closer to June 19th, you need to start thinking about what to get your father for the holiday. One thing that most dads love is some quality whisky, and our friends at Crown Royal have a perfect gift to make your dad’s Father’s Day this year a special one. The #1 Dad in the world deserves a bottle of the #1 whisky in the world – as according to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Crowned with this honor for 2016, Crown RoyalRead More
This Memorial Day Weekend, our friends at Smirnoff have a brand new liquor for you to kick off the celebration – and the beginning of summer – properly. Meet Smirnoff Red, White & Berry, the newest edition to the vodka family! Delivering a blast of summer fun and decorated in the season’s best colors, Smirnoff Red, White & Berry brings the All-American spirit to any summer celebration and is perfect served as a chilled shot or as an ingredient in simple summer cocktails—or even in your favorite adult frozen treats! Smirnoff Red, WhiteRead More
This weekend, the sporting world will turn to Louisville, as the Kentucky Derby takes the stage. And, as we all know, the Kentucky Derby is about a few things in addition to horses – gambling, big hats, and whiskey. While I’m not going to give you my gambling picks beyond “Nyquist, duh,” or fashion advice, I can help you out with your Derby Day drinking. Read on for some awesome cocktail recipes and whisky selections to make your Kentucky Derby party one to remember. The Best Kentucky Whiskies Blade andRead More
Ready or not, summer is right around the corner! No matter how you plan to celebrate the warm weather, Smirnoff has you covered.  Just in time for Thursday happy hours and Sunday Fundays everywhere, Smirnoff has launched Smirnoff Sourced – the new product line from Smirnoff that’s gluten-free, made with real fruit juice and absolutely delicious! Available in three authentic fruit flavors (Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pineapple, and Cranberry Apple), Smirnoff Sourced is easily enjoyed with just a splash of club soda. If you’re craving your favorite cocktail like a Moscow Mule, try switching out theRead More
After Sunday, only four teams will be left in the spectacle we know as March Madness. So, as you’re watching the Elite Eight games this weekend, and getting ready for next weekend’s Final Four, we’d like to share some drink recipes from our friends at Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, and George Dickel! After all, every good March Madness viewing party needs exciting drinks to match the excitement on your television. Many of the games this time of year are unpredictable and come down to that last second shot. If youRead More

Posted On February 27, 2016By Ascher RobbinsIn Food and Drink For Men, Manzone

A Night with Blade and Bow Whiskey

This week I was lucky enough to be invited to an exclusive tasting of Blade and Bow Whiskey at Acorn Restaurant in Denver. This award winning Kentucky whiskey is truly incredible, and one of the most delicious spirits I’ve ever had the privilege of tasting. You should definitely try some of this excellent beverage for yourself, so I thought I’d go ahead and share the recipes for the incredible cocktails I was able to try the other night. Find a liquor store selling Blade and Bow near you, and experience a wholeRead More
This Sunday, the world will be watching as the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50! As you might be aware, Super Bowl Sunday is a time to celebrate – whether you’re rooting for Peyton and the Broncos, Cam and the Panthers, or just watching for the commercials and halftime show, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the greatest days of the year. We want to help you throw the ultimate Super Bowl 50 party this Sunday, so we’ve teamed up with our friends at CrownRead More
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to attend a VIP whisky and barbecue tasting with renowned barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. That night, I learned plenty about barbecuing and whisky, as Mr. Lang shared his recipes for George Dickel Whisky barbecue rubs. It was a delicious, interesting evening. Last week, Adam Perry Lang appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to show viewers what I learned that night – that whisky and barbecue go hand in hand. Chef Perry Lang makes his barbecue handmade and with great intention, just likeRead More
Thanksgiving is a time when most everyone is home for the holidays. Whether you’re catching up with old friends on Thanksgiving Eve – one of the most popular bar nights in America – or kicking back for a few drinks after Thanksgiving dinner with your family, delicious cocktails can complement all the fantastic food you’ll be enjoying. The recipes below, from Captain Morgan, have the potential to become staples of your holiday arsenal. Be thankful for family, friends, food, AND rum this Thanksgiving! Check out these tasty recipes. The Captain Cider Ingredients:Read More
Halloween is coming up in just two weeks, and we have a feeling that most of you will be partaking in some beverages over the very spooky weekend. Accordingly, we want to help you out with some fun, festive recipes to make your Halloween a little more unique! Captain Morgan has provided us with three awesome cocktail recipes that are perfect for any drinker, whether you love beer, cider, or hard liquor. Take a look below and get in the Halloween spirit! The Morgan Monster Ingredients: – 1.5 oz. CAPTAINRead More
Let’s bring back apple! In recent years, pumpkin has taken over autumn and the original fall food, while apple has been all but forgotten. Luckily, National Apple Month in October is here to remind you of apple cider, apple picking, apple pie and now…Crown Royal Regal Apple cocktails! Since its launch last August, Crown Royal Regal Apple has been widely enjoyed among consumers and bartenders for its drinkability in cocktails, shots and sipping on the rocks. Pumpkin may remain a favorite flavored latte, but apple has definitely taken over flavoredRead More
  The best time of the year is upon is – football is back! With college ball kicking off last night, and the NFL season just a week away, it is time to get ready for an awesome fall full of football – which of course includes some epic tailgating. No matter what team you follow, there’s nothing that beats a crisp autumn day in the parking lot chowing down on some awesome food and sipping your favorite drinks with your friends, in anticipation of your team’s victory. But let’sRead More
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a special event hosted by George Dickel Whisky and award-winning barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. George Dickel has teamed up with Mr. Lang to create excellent barbecue sauce and recipes to complement their excellent brand of whisky. Everything at George Dickel is done by hand, from the selecting of barrels to whiskey distillation. The company wanted to match this tradition in its foray into the world of barbecue, and Adam Perry Lang was able to craft some fantastic barbecue rubsRead More