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... UNFILTERED
BUON NATALE 2016: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 20, 2016
Christmas traditions are an important part of the Italian family, and no two holiday tables ever look the same. Whether it’s tortelli in Toscana, or panettone in Piemonte, each family has their own unique way of celebrating the season. This... Champagne Egly-Ouriet: Power and Elegance in Ambonnay
As difficult as it might be to imagine, there once was a time when the term ‘Grower Champagne’ was not an integral part of the wine drinker’s lexicon. It was a time when the Champagne mind share was dominated by...
Moussé Fils: Meunier through Tragedy and Triumph
December 15, 2016
An hour east of Paris in Champagne’s Vallee de la Marne, lies the pastoral village of Cuisles. The vineyards here are exceptionally steep and surrounded by the most beautiful landscape in Champagne. This village is home to Cédric Moussé,... Winter Warmers: Cocktails For Holiday Hosting
December 13, 2016
Ah, holiday season! Just because the mercury is low doesn’t mean our spirits can’t soar high. This is the time of year when we all host friends & family the most, when we enjoy the most rich and delicious culinary... Skurnik Cocktail Series ?: Jet Pilot (c.1958)
December 8, 2016
Volume 6: JET PILOT (1958) 1 oz El Dorado 8yr Rum .75 oz El Dorado 5yr Rum .75 oz Lemon Hart Demerara Rum 151 .5 oz Roots Tentura .5 oz falernum .5 oz fresh lime juice .5 oz fresh grapefruit... Skurnik Spirits Holiday Gift Guide
December 6, 2016
There are two essential rules to remember during the 2016 Holiday season. First, everyone enjoys receiving a bottle of delicious booze as a gift. Second, everyone appreciates the party guest who shows up with a surprisingly enjoyable bottle of booze,... Homage and Legacy at Pierre Péters
December 2, 2016
The story of the Pierre Péters estate is one of commitment, reconciliation, and above all passion for the land and legacy. The Péters family has been growing grapes in Les Mesnil-sur-Oger since 1858. In 1919 Camille Péters, started to bottle... Skurnik Cocktail Series?: Two Thumbs Up!
November 22, 2016
Volume 5: TWO THUMBS UP! 1 oz Agave de Cortes Joven Mezcal .5 oz Alpe Genepy Herbetet .5 oz Contratto Aperitif .75 oz fresh lime juice .5 oz maraschino Coupe glass See more videos from our cocktail series... Cider Cocktails: Mixing with Apples & Pears!
November 17, 2016
As the leaves turn among us, and begin to drift from their branches, our thoughts turn to the comforts of fall flavors and a good, strong cocktail. Nothing speaks to the harvest season quite like apples and pears can, and...