August 1, 2017
It’s officially summer! Summer is hanging out on front stoops, backyard BBQ’s, trips to the beach, picnics in the park, and floating down rivers. Summer provides the perfect excuse to lounge outside… preferably with a drink in hand. With temperatures climbing,... UNFILTERED Archives: Spirits
Summertime Cocktails: A Boozy Beach Day Guide
June 30, 2017
Barefoot walks on the beach, bicycle rides to the ice cream shop, and late nights on seaside porches are nearly upon us. After a Spring filled with unpredictable temperature swings and consistently heavy rains, we at Skurnik Wines and Spirits are... Boilermakers: Part I
May 11, 2017
Time to get real. Here at Skurnik Wines & Spirits, we may well be among the geekiest booze nerds around, sure – but sometimes, let’s face it, all we really want is a shot and a beer. Admitting that, however,... April Showers: Our Favorite Floral Cocktails
April 13, 2017
We love flowers! Not just looking at, smelling, arranging, planting, stroking (just to see if they are real!), but we also love drinking them. Nothing delights us more than sitting at our favorite bar with a cocktail covered in flowers.... Farm to Bottle: An Interview with Neversink Spirits
March 30, 2017
Featured Image: Yoni Rabino, left, and Noah Braunstein, owners of Neversink Spirits. The young distilling duo behind Neversink Spirits, Noah Braunstein and Yoni Rabino, sat down with Skunik Spirits and answered some questions about the history of their inspiration, progress,... THE DNA OF CARIBBEAN R(H)UM
March 15, 2017
Rum is as ancient as distillation itself. Most historians agree that, when humans first learned to refine fermented alcohol into a distilled spirit, the first booze we made was from the juice of sugarcane. It makes sense. No natural sugar... Ignite Your Spirits!
February 23, 2017
Winter is always a time of recovery, resolution, hibernation, hunkering down, working hard, and for some of us, hard drinking. Whether you are looking for consolation or celebration in bottle form, what better than something with a little extra kick... Spirits of Passion: A Valentine’s Day Guide
February 14, 2017
Featured image: Shutterstock Today is the modern holiday of love, Valentine’s Day. While there may be mixed feelings about this holiday, we are here to make sure that whether you are celebrating or not, we all enjoy February 14th to... Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Amer Sour
February 9, 2017
Volume 8: AMER SOUR 1 oz Grateaud ‘Bouquet de Borderies’ Cognac 1 oz Bigallet Amer China-China .75 oz simple syrup .75 oz fresh lemon juice egg white Rocks glass, lemon & cherry flag with grated nutmeg See more videos from... Skurnik Cocktail Series ?: Crystalline Collins
December 29, 2016
Volume 7: CRYSTALLINE COLLINS 1.5 oz Brennivín Aquavit .25 oz Giffard Vanille de Madagascar 1 oz fresh lemon juice .5 oz J.M Sirop de Canne Collins glass See more videos from our cocktail series...