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Monday, February 13, 2012

National Drink Wine Day

Honor this holiday and toast your health this Saturday!

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

If you need an excuse to drink wine this Saturday, how about the fact that February 18 is National Drink Wine Day? So, if you don’t consume at least one glass of wine on this national holiday, you are dishonoring the US.

National Drink Wine Day is one of those national holidays that isn’t as well known or historic as, say, Valentine’s Day, but is a nationally-recognized holiday just the same.

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Sexy and heart-healthy cocktails

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Sure, that the controversial Hallmark holiday known as Valentine’s Day is now behind us, but there is no need to shy away from aphrodisiacs for the next twelve months. Instead, plan a secret rendezvous, and enhance the mood with a sexy or heart-healthy cocktail.

The beverages below may be used as “liquid courage” if your companion is a new or potential prospect. Or, if your Valentine’s Day didn’t quite meet your expectations, they may serve as love potions to heat up an evening with your long-time lover. Try all of them if you are amped for a “buzzing” night of passion.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Tequila love potions

Say “I love you” with Patron and Partida tequilas.

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Love is in the air this week in anticipation of the beloved, though often scorned, Valentine’s Day. Whether this Valentine’s Day finds you attached, solo or somewhere in between, you can mix up your very own aphrodisiac to get you in the mood.

For the latest buzz in tequila products, consider Patron’s newest spirit, XO Café Dark Cocoa. It hit the shelves this month, just in time to mix up a cocktail for your valentine. A spin-off of Patron XO Café, Patron XO Café Dark Cocoa emits a coffee and chocolate flavor combination. One shot of this will take care of your cravings for mocha and tequila, in one satisfying gulp.

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Bon Beer Voyage is “cruising” into Tampa Bay

Tampa Beer Safari Weekend will delight craft beer connoisseurs around the bay.

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM

It will be a jungle out there at this weekend’s third annual Tampa Beer Safari Weekend. But lucky us … we only have to jump in the car and take a short drive to get a piece of the action.

Bon Beer Voyage was established over 20 years ago by a Florida craft beer-crazed couple who dreamed of combining their love of craft and specialty beer with their love for travel, and finding others who wished to do the same. Once their concept was hatched and implemented, it was full speed ahead. The travel destinations are selected based on the popularity and abundance of craft beer production, and on the availability of tourist attractions to entertain the tour group when they don’t have brewskies in their hands.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Suite Six Bar and Lounge opens in Downtown St. Pete

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM

How suite it is. Suite Six Bar and Lounge, an upscale bar and lounge combination, is the newest addition to Downtown St. Petersburg’s pulsating nightlife scene. The venue’s name, Suite Six Bar and Lounge, was selected as a tribute to Central, “the avenue formerly known as Sixth.” The goal is to combine the nostalgic elements of yesterday's downtown with the energetic, thriving community of today.

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National Pisco Sour Day: A Peruvian tradition

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Sure, Super Bowl XLVI is the highly anticipated national event this weekend, but why not get the party started on Saturday by celebrating National Pisco Sour Day? A celebration of Pisco — Peru’s native spirit — this “holiday” on the first Saturday of February is celebrated in Peru and around the globe.

Pisco has been around for so long that even our distant ancestors may have enjoyed it after a hard day on the farm. It's a type of brandy distilled from grapes, and is considered the “fifth white spirit.” It dates back as far as 16th-century Peru, and is named after the Peruvian port from which the spirit was first exported. The word pisco translates to “little bird” in the Quechua Indians’ native tongue.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Sparkling ICE cocktails are nice

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM

ICE, ice, baby! It’s time to mix up a fruity, low-calorie cocktail starring sparkling flavored water.

The popularity of sparkling flavored water dates back to the early 1990s, when the “it” brand was Clearly Canadian, derived from springs in British Columbia. In recent years, the non-carbonated variety has taken more of the spotlight. But the sparkling style is ideal for cocktails, providing fruity flavor with a bit of oomph.

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl shindig, the following cocktail recipes offer a great alternative to the typical brewskies. Each is less than 100 calories, which is a calorie bargain.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Bourbon recipes for a smashing playoff party

Celebrate the NFL's final showdowns with whiskey-rich wings and cocktails.

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Football fever is upon us, due to the exhilarating postseason playoffs, so now is the perfect time to determine which drinks you will be serving up at your Super Bowl shindig. If you are a whiskey fan, you will love Maker’s Mark, which is classic Kentucky bourbon at its finest. It contains an interesting blend of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, soft red winter wheat, corn and barley, and is produced at the world’s oldest bourbon distillery. It’s like history in a shot glass.

If you are not hosting a Super Bowl shindig, use the below recipes as an excuse to host an impromptu Playoffs party this weekend.

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Regatta-inspired rum cocktails

From the top of Mount Gay to the tip of Key West.

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM

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In honor of this week's kick-off to sailing season at the Quantum Key West Regatta, make like a sailor by drinking like one. Now in its 25th year, the regatta has attracted sea dogs from throughout the U.S., enticing them to make the trip to Key West exclusively for the occasion. But since you’re at a computer somewhere in Tampa Bay instead of cruising in style on a sailboat at Quantum Key West, whip up a regatta-inspired cocktail and pretend that's a sea breeze whipping through your hair.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Kahwa Coffee Opening in Tampa

Posted by Juliette Cassistre on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:25 AM

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Starting this week, you’ll be able to get your java fix in the atrium of Tampa’s sixth tallest building, Rivergate Tower, at Kahwa Coffee Roasting’s newest location. That’s right, Kahwa has crossed over the bridge (from St. Petersburg), and set up shop in downtown Tampa.

The recently renovated atrium of the Rivergate Tower is a prime location for this local java shop and café. Downtown employees will be able to grab a cup of coffee and French pastry on their way to the office. Or, they can enjoy a freshly made panini, sandwich or salad on their lunch break.

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