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Akvinta Vodka Announces U.S. Launch

November 4, 2009

Akvinta Vodka, the first Mediterranean luxury vodka, has launched in the U.S. and is currently available in New York, New Jersey and California. Akvinta was first introduced in New York as the official vodka of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Bamboo's Clementine Martini

By Douglas Harrington
November 1, 2009

A local East End favorite, particularly on Thursdays when Happy Hour consists of free sushi at the bar and half-priced "Saketinis" (Sake Martinis), a cocktail from Bamboo of East Hampton is featured in this installment of our Mixology series.

The Driver's Seat Long Island Iced Tea

By Douglas Harrington
November 1, 2009

Long Island is famous for many things - Long Island potatoes, Long Island ducks and Long Island clams. Although the Long Island wine industry had already been harvesting grapes for over a decade at the time, its alcohol related international fame first came in the form of a cocktail, the Long Island Iced Tea.

Wicked Concoctions For Your Monster Mash

By Nicole B. Brewer
October 28, 2009

Pass on the sherbet punch and hold the usual spirits this Halloween and instead spice up your wicked holiday party with one of these sinister concoctions that promise to bring out the devil in you.

In A Blind Taste Test Local LiV Vodka Holds Its Own

By Douglas Harrington
October 20, 2009

At an exclusive vodka tasting held at Hamptons Wines & Liquors on Pantigo Road in East Hampton, Long Island Vodka (LiV), an East End craft distillery, beat out several major international names in the industry. Yes, the potato rules again! 2 comments

Almond's Plum Sake Mojito

By Douglas Harrington
September 23, 2009

Large quantities of stone fruit had been dropping from trees behind Almond American Bistro, so mixologist Kevin Tunney decided to develop a new cocktail program that features the locally sourced fruit in new ways. 1 comment

The Bar At The Palm At The Huntting Inn

By Douglas Harrington
September 9, 2009

As I stated in the first installment of this Oak Bar series, many great oak bars are found in great hotels all around the world. On the East End one such bar is at The Palm Restaurant at the Huntting Inn in East Hampton. Believe me, this intimate beauty fulfills all the requirements. 1 comment

Cointreau Pearl: The Newest Sensation In Cocktails

August 20, 2009

So how does a rough around the edges, straight gin drinker like this reporter get assigned to cover a new cocktail sensation called Cointreau Pearls? The old expression, "Like pearls to swine" had to be rattling around my editor's mind at the time. 1 comment

Gin Returns: The Bombay Sapphire "Aston Martini"

August 19, 2009

It seems that this summer gin is back, Bombay Sapphire specifically. We got the heads up that many of the Hampton's toney nightspots are highlighting Sapphire inspired cocktails.

The Classic Scotch 'Old-Fashioned' - A Gentleman's Favorite

August 12, 2009

A classic, old-fashioned cocktail for this week's recipe - appropriately called a Scotch "Old-Fashioned." This cocktail is considered by many to actually be the first drink ever referred to as a cocktail.

The Classic Negroni

July 10, 2009

Jimmy Angelo, head bartender at The Restaurant at the Inn in Quogue, mixes up a true classic that dates back to the 1890s - the classic Negroni.

Derby Day In A Glass: Why The Mint Julep Reigns

May 28, 2009

Okay, so you were out and about at your favorite Kentucky Derby party drinking one or just watched it on television wishing you had one, in any case the Mint Julep is a great drink anytime throughout the summer.

Serving Up 'The Ponquogue Painkiller'

May 5, 2009

An occasional bartender since 1981, Greg Johnson has worked at The Inn Spot in Hampton Bays for nearly four years. During that time he has concocted the "The Ponquogue Painkiller," an adapted version of a recipe that hails from Soggy Dollar Bar in the British West Indies.

Toasting To The New Year

January 15, 2009

Planning a party at your home for New Year's Eve requires a myriad of lists - a guest list, the menu, the set-up, and more. Setting up your bar is another list that is often overlooked until the last minute. This time plan ahead and only get the essentials - plenty of ice, beer, a few bottles of wine, and instead of going for a full bar, choose one signature drink.

Tropical Tiki Colada By Pure Cool

July 23, 2008

Ever wonder how the stars stay so thin and in shape? Beyond the personal trainers, celebrity diets, and plastic surgery some stars actually eat right and cut out the sweets. Well - one sweet the stars are keeping in their regimen is Pure Cool flavored water.

Blueberry Cosmo From Barristers Restaurant, Southampton

June 25, 2008

During the summer it's easy to go for the quick and easy Margarita, Mojito, or Daiquiri but for a sweet, but not too sweet, change try a Blueberry Cosmo at Barristers Restaurant in Southampton. 1 comment