| As we get closer to Independence Day,it’s time to start thinking of entertaining. And what better way to finish a lovely Memorial Day meal than with cake? I found a wonderful recipe for condensed milk pound cake a while back,but I decided to spice it up a bit with a glaze made with [...] Share on Facebook Fall. It’s a special time in the Northeast. The temperature eventually drops,the rains come,and the leaves gradually fall. For those of us who like cocktails,it’s also a great time to dig out the cool-weather recipes for both food and drink. It’s at this time of year that most of us pull out [...] Share on Facebook Tales of the cocktail ended a week ago,and it took that long to recover and process it. Whew! So,finally it’s time to assess hwta that event means for both sirit sales and regular people,especially those who are interested in Pipeline products. As it turns out,rum is definitely growing in popularity,and [...] Share on Facebook Blueberries are big at the market right now,so what could be better than drinking a blueberry cocktail! This one is minty and cool,and made with Montecristo. To purchase Montecristo’s line,check out Pipeline Affiliates such as Syosset Wine Cellar and Valley Stream Liquor. Blue Crush (serves 1) 2 oz. Montecristo Rum 12 Year [...] Share on Facebook Mojitos are refreshing during the summer,but sometimes you can get tired of simple citrus flavors. Try shaking up a different kind of mojito,one that uses coconut to add a real Caribbean zing. Coconut Mojito (serves 1) 2 oz. Montecristo Rum Premium Blend 4 sprigs fresh mint 1 1/2 oz. Coconut milk 1/2 oz. [...] Share on Facebook Feeling the heat and want something different? Then try Montecristo’s take on the classic Sidecar,which substitutes lime and rum for lemon and cognac. for 12 year aged Montecristo rum,there are few stores better than Warehouse Wines and Spirits and Bottle Buys- you can find their addresses in our partners section. Montecristo Cablecar (serves [...] Share on Facebook This week’s drink is an old favorite from the Don the Beachcomber chain. We’ve adapted it to use our favorite rum,Montecristo. If you love blender drinks,you’ll love this one,which is best served after dinner as a dessert. Despite the name,it’s really not that deadly unless drunk in quantity. Missionary’s Downfall (serves [...] Share on Facebook #gallery-1{margin:auto;} #gallery-1 .gallery-item{float:left;margin-top:10px;text-align:center;width:33%;} #gallery-1 img{border:2px solid #cfcfcf;} #gallery-1 .gallery-caption{margin-left:0;} Foodies had a blast at the New Taste of the Upper West Side,an event that raised money for a local school. Chefs [...] Share on Facebook There was a wonderful writeup on the Manhattan Cocktail Classic by Max Watman,author of Chasing the White Dog,in the May 28th edition of the Huffington Post. Even better,both John Henry and Michele Buchanan were mentioned prominently! John conducted a fantastic workshop on home cocktails for non-bartenders at Ducale in Manhattan,and he’s [...] Share on Facebook This just in! Experience Charbay,Montecristo and Don Q tonight at this fabulous event! General admission $75,special admission for 2 $130. Friday,May 21st 9pm- Midnight Divine Desserts PRESENTED BY Hosted by Jacques Torres Hosted by acclaimed pastry Chef Jacques Torres,Divine Desserts features delectable creations from some of the best Upper West [...] Share on Facebook | |