Michael Hepworth CELEBRATE NATIONAL BLOODY MARY DAY ON JANUARY 1ST Ole Smoky Moonshine Puts A Modern Spin On A Brunch Cocktail Favorite… A Green Bloody Mary Made the Southern Way HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/16/14/–Cure your New Year’s Eve hangover with a glass of everyone’s favorite morning-after cocktail. And with the start of 2015, what better way to […]
special cocktail recipe and party tips Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/16/14/–HOLIDAY COCKTAIL RECIPES CÎROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA – Gluten Free – Distilled from grapes – Natural sugars – Light Calories – Flavor Portfolio: Base, Red Berry, Peach, Coconut, Amaretto, Pineapple TOP SHELF TOAST .5oz CÎROC Amaretto .5oz Cognac .5oz Simple […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/10/14/–During the holidays, a well-stocked (and styled) bar can spice up any party and elevate the look of the entire room. NYC-based mixologist Christy Pope teamed up with HomeGoods to create three custom drink recipes this holiday season, with bar carts to match! – Rustic Modern, Masculine Retro and Glamour – […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spirtisman)12/10/14/–With fascinating botanicals of Turkish Rose, Peach and Raspberry, NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin is a unique gin that is extremely versatile; it tastes great on its own but also mixes well with champagne for creating festive New Year’s cocktails. Shining Star (this can be made as a single cocktail or a unique […]
Michael Hepworth Moonshine Nation: The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle Making Book On Moonshine HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/6/14/–Moonshine is one of the hottest cocktail ingredients in the US right now. The definitive book on moonshine has been released — Moonshine Nation: The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle. The book gives the history of moonshine […]
Michael Hepworth NEED A WHACKY GIFT FOR YOUR OFFICE HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE? HAS A JAR FOR EVERYONE HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/4/14/—The perfect gift for someone you barely know…a jar of moonshine! Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine comes in a wide variety of super delicious flavors and is priced just right at $25-$30, depending on where you buy it. Try […]
Michael Hepworth Belles Organics’ Kickstarter Aims to Establish Industry’s First Organic “Craft Cocktail” Brand Rydal, GA (Spiritsmna)12/4/14/– –Discriminating consumers who are fed up with the lack of high quality organic cocktails available at retail stores, can now turn this unfortunate state of affairs into an inspiring American Dream success story by supporting the Belles Organics’ Kickstarter […]
Michael Hepworth MAMA’S BOY TEQUILA INFUSION LAUNCHES AT EL CARMEN IN HOLLYWOOD West Hollywood(Spiritsman)11/27/14/–I knew nothing about these people until this week when a last minute Invitation sent me scurrying over to the famous El Carmen Tequila bar in West Hollywood to meet the people behind the brand. The fact that a celebrity chef called Marlon […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)11/21/14/–Celebrate life and create a spectacle everywhere you go. Don’t be afraid to make them blush. When all eyes are on you, you’re at your best. Go all out and live life all in. Make tonight the best night ever. They’ll thank you in the morning. Not just a status symbol, […]
Michael Hepworth CO. KILDARE, IRELAND, (Spiritsman)11/21/14/- Holiday cheer comes by the glassful at The K Club with their sophisticated Christmas Cocktail – The Rhubarb Mojito – warming guests with the flavors of white rum and nutmeg. Inspired by the hotel’s own indigenous “Straffan Red Rhubarb” that has been grown on the grounds since it was a private […]
Michael Hepworth LILLET DEBUTS ITS 2010 RESERVE DE JEAN LILLET AT ACE HOTEL Los Angeles(Spiritsman)11/14/14/–Maison Lillet recently launched its Jean de Lillet 2010 Reserve at a trendy Invitation only at the ACE HOTEL in downtown Los Angeles and SPIRITSMAN Was there to check it out. Brand ambassador Claire Needham was on hand mixing up the cocktails as a […]
Michael Hepworth 12 Michelin Stars in Seven Days: Journey to Germany’s Unexpected Culinary Center Experience 12 Michelin Stars on Zicasso’s new custom tour to The Black Forest of Germany San Francisco, CA(Spiritsman) 10/22/14/– –Ditch the schnitzel and drop the bratwurst as Zicasso, experts in handcrafted travel, forges an edible journey to the world’s most […]
Michael Hepworth OPEN SESAME: THOROUGHBRED CLUB BARTENDERS ADD CHARLESTON’S BELOVED BENNE WAFERS TO NEW COCKTAIL Charleston, SC – (Spiritsman)10/22/14/–– Coating the rim of a glass with sugar or salt can add an additional depth to a cocktail’s flavor. While salt is classic for margaritas and sugar for hot toddies, the mixologists at the Thoroughbred […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)10/19/14/–Evins food, wine and spirits team here – I’ve got a really campy new vodka with a national rollout during National Vodka Day Ménage à Trois Vodka is a slightly salacious new addition to the Trinchero spirits portfolio – This brand spankin’ new, triple-distilled, corn vodka is hitting shelves all year and comes in, you […]
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)10/19/14/–Calvados that provide the perfect base for fall cocktails, complementing all your favorite seasonal flavors: apple, pumpkin ginger, vanilla and clove. These three delicious cocktails featuring the gems of Spirit France truly embody autumn, in a glass: Grande Pumpkin Spiced Smash by Joshua Perlman, Avec Restaurant, Chicago 1 1/2 oz Calvados Père Magloire V.S.O.P. 1/2 […]
Michael Hepworth Napa Valley,CA(Spiritsman)8/29/14/–The earthquake which hit the Napa Valley on Sunday, August 24th has left us feeling a little shaky, but also very lucky: lucky that none of our employees were hurt and we were able to save virtually all of the wine. As Hailey commented, “those barrels are dang tough!” Although […]
Michael Hepworth West HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/24/14/–September sees the release of the latest product in the Grey Goose empire, VX Grey Goose, A combination of their brand leader vodka and cognac. A soft launch of private tastings in select cities saw SPIRITSMAN treading the boards in West Hollywood this week for a very select gathering that included two of […]
Michael Hepworth CAMPO DE ENCANTO PISCO FROM PERU. POWERFUL SPIRIT MAKING INROADS INTO THE MARKET HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/12/14/—I know very little about this spirit from Peru, but the people behind it seem very nice and it is really a labor of love to spread the word about it in the USA. The spirit is also very nice, […]
Michael Hepworth CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM TANNER DAFOE WINERY BOUTIQUE OPERATION SETS A HIGH STANDARD HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman(8/3/14/–Only 142 cases of the 2010 Tanner Dafoe 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon are produced and since this is a wine you can keep for up to 15 years we must assume that if you can force yourself not to drink it, […]
THE ALCOVE CAFE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS IN LOS FELIZ HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)7/27/14/–The Alcove Cafe is a very popular spot in Los Feliz that is celebrating ten years in business, and it is in fact three separate ventures under one umbrella. There is the restaurant itself, the BIG BAR and a chocolate company that has recently been started by […]