Fun stuff in the news this week. Beyond all of this, don't forget that the Manhattan Cocktail Classic kicks off Friday.
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Strawberry-Basil-Gin Lemonade - I am still on a lemonade kick so this recipe on Imbibe last week caught my eye. Definitely worth a taste.
Glenfiddich Tasting on Everest - You can join Glenfiddich tomorrow for a live whisky tasting that will be hosted from Mount Everest - specifically Everest Base Camp at 5364 meters. This worldwide event will also include a panel at The London Stock Exchange and they will be sampling from the Scotch producer's single malt reserves. Check out the link for live streaming locations. The event is supposed to begin May 10 at 7pm BST, which to my calculations makes that 2pm EDT. I wonder how whisky tastes at that altitude...
The Get Drunk Spray - Try it if you want, though I see no point for multiple reasons, least of which is that you're skipping the best part of the drink... the taste. It seems that another 'bright' idea popped up somewhere once again and this time it is a mouth spray that instantly gets you drunk. The feeling lasts for only a few seconds and you will need about 1,000 squirts to equal one real drink. Again, the point?
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James Beard Foundation Awards - Monday night the best of the best in the food world were announced and below are the highlights from the drink side...
- Best Beverage Book - Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, & Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons
- Wine, Spirits, and Other Beverages Journalism Award - Sarah Karnasiewicz of Imbibe for "Fizzy Business"
- Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional - Paul Grieco of Terroir in NYC
- Outstanding Wine Program - No. 9 Park in Boston
- Outstanding Bar Program - PDT in NYC
Who the Hell Invented Gin Anyways? -The Accidental Hedonist examines the conflicting histories behind gin's true origins.
Arizona Landmark Whiskey Row Devastated by Fire - A portion of Prescott, Arizona's famous Whiskey Row succumbed to a large fire on Tuesday. This article on AZFamily.com has some amazing photos of the blaze and an update on the establishments that were destroyed.
Top 10 Emerging Whisky Trends - The Drinks Business breaks down the latest swings in the whisky market. On the list are women whisky drinkers, Japanese and Indian whiskies, twice burnt barrels and double distilling Irish whiskey, among others.
The Serious Eats Guide to Mezcal - If mezcal remains a mystery to you, do yourself a favor and read this article by Michael Dietsch (A Dash of Bitters blogger).
Twisted Sister's Mariachi Mash Up - Back in March I mentioned that Hornitos Tequila was pairing up with big hair band Twisted Sister to do a mariachi remake of "We're Not Gonna Take It." The video was released last week and it is a fun minute and a half of your time. Those two ladies in the background? The winner of the contest and her friend who got to party with the band for the taping. Check out the title link for the YouTube video.
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