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Champagne Perrier-Jouët releases

the 2002 vintage of Perrier Jouët Fleur de Champagne

 

Champagne Perrier-Jouët has unveiled the new 2002 vintage of Perrier-Jouët Fleur de Champagne, the first great vintage of the new millennium.

 

To celebrate the launch of the House’s inaugural vintage of the 21st Century, Champagne Perrier-Jouët opened its cellar doors and organised a legendary tasting with ten of the world’s top wine and champagne experts. These aficionados tasted 20 historic vintages from the House’s own cellars, from the oldest vintage in Champagne (Perrier-Jouët 1825) to the first vintage of the new millennium. The private event, which took place earlier this year, demonstrated the consistency of the house style and excellence of craftsmanship spanning over two centuries.

 

Commenting on this latest addition Herve Deschamps, cellar master at Champagne Perrier-Jouët says: “The 2002 vintage is intense yet delicate with a fine balance between structure and acidity. It is truly the epitome of charm and elegance, reflecting the Chardonnays of Cramant and Pinot Noirs of Mailly that have progressively become the markers of the House style.”

 

Perrier-Jouët Fleur de Champagne 2002 is a very elegant cuvée: the quality and finesse of the Chardonnay shines through the power and structure of the Pinot Noir. Citrus notes of grapefruit and pineapple are sustained by a little vanilla on the palate, which is beautifully balanced and rounded with a long, elegant finish. The champagne was aged for six years before disgorgement to maintain great balance and freshness.

 

The House is world-renowned for its ‘avant-garde’ spirit, which finds its purest expression in the iconic prestige cuvée ‘Fleur de Champagne’ and its legendary Emile Gallé 1902 anemone bottle. Champagne Perrier-Jouët constantly seeks to maintain an aesthetic and artistic dimension to the House and the champagnes.

 

Again, to mark the release of the 2002 vintage, talented Japanese art photographer Makiko Takehara, inspired by the art House story, has brought her own artistic vision. She interpreted each vintage through the artistic aspects that marked each exceptional year, turning champagne into a work of art.

 

Makiko Takehara comments: “Champagne Perrier-Jouët is the only House to combine the art of Champagne making and artistic creation with such striking success. With its impressive history, having supported the Arts since the House was created in 1811, Perrier-Jouët has a highly regarded artistic heritage.”

 

It was proposed that, following the legendary tasting, a book reflecting the historic and aesthetic odyssey through 20 legendary Perrier-Jouët vintages should be compiled. Let by Serena Sutcliffe MW, Head of the International Wine Department at Sotherby’s, ‘The Art of Vintage’ is being published by Jacqui Small (Aurum press) with Perrier-Jouët’s assistance.

 

BLACKHEART PREMIUM SPICED RUM NOW AVAILABLE

 

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum is now available from Heaven Hill Distilleries.  Blackheart is a high-proof spiced rum that embodies an edgy, hip lifestyle with a unique brand story.

 

Blackheart Rum is named for the sultry seductress of the high seas.  Blackheart is bold and bawdy, cunning and cutthroat, sexy and seductive and left a trail of broken hearts wherever she traveled – that is how she came to be known as Blackheart. This is her rum.

 

“With the strength of the rum category, we recognized a great opportunity to deliver a product with a really engaging story,” said Brittany Blevins, Blackheart Brand Manager.  “The core target for this rum embodies the rebellious nature of the Blackheart Rum.  As the high-proof segment of the category grows, we believe Blackheart will be ideally positioned.”

 

Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum is available in 750ml and 50ml sizes and bottled at 46.5 percent alcohol by volume (93 proof).  The depiction of the infamous Blackheart character is reminiscent of historic pin-up girl artwork.  Her seductive pirate attire is a reflection of the rum’s sassy attitude.  Collectively, the bottle, label art and marketing appeal to a new generation of rum drinkers. 

 

Available nationally, brand support consists of a comprehensive marketing plan that includes on-and off-premise point-of-sale materials, website (www.blackheartrum.com), and social media activities that embody the brand tagline “Seduction in a Bottle.”

 

Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes The Christian Brothers Brandies; Evan Williams and Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; Hpnotiq Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul and Two Fingers Tequilas, and Dubonnet Aperitif.

 

Heaven Hill Brand Drink Links of Interest

Evan Williams Bourbon: Kentucky First - Sexy Bourbon Cocktail: Stiletto

Bourbon Classic Cocktail: Blinker – Bucking the System – Boston Girlfriend

Burnett’s Franchise Adds Cosmopolitan, Margarita and Mojito Ready to Serve Cocktails

Ruby Twist – Colorado Cherry - Ante – Soul Kiss

 

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Beverages do not always have to include liquor as requirement for refreshment. Nor does every gathering lend itself to alcohol consumption. Yet, everyone wants that extra zip and zing that adds the touch of flair and unique to their summer get-together. Everyone wants to serve the cocktails or mocktails that will be remembered. It is the ‘remember when’ moments that get us by during the mundane times. 

 

Mighty Leaf Tea takes refreshment to new heights with stimulating recipes for spring and summer getaways. Whether it is a barbeque, afternoon by the pool or on the go, Mighty Leaf Tea mixes things up with a unique spin on traditional tea. You may drink tea for the taste alone or for the many health benefits, but either way, now is an excellent time to begin experimenting with this fun mixer in cocktails and mocktails. Tea adds sharpness and depth to drinks that otherwise cannot be found with fruit juices and sugar additives single-handedly. 

 

Begin by trying two mocktails the Mighty Leaf Tea way. Mighty Leaf Organic Spring Jasmine turns the refreshing Green Tea Granita into something special by giving it a light and healthy feel. By placing the Granita in a cocktail or margarita glass with special garnish this frozen concoction goes from ho-hum to heavenly. The refreshing factor is sure to please with its chipped ice feel. 

 

Green Tea Granita – created by Chef Jacinto

6 Mighty Leaf Organic Spring Jasmine Tea Pouches

3 Cups water

4 Tablespoons honey

1/4 Teaspoon ginger powder

A pinch of salt

 

Pour boiling water over tea pouches. Steep for 5 to 6 minutes. Add honey, ginger, and salt to taste. Stir until dissolved. Pour into an 8 by 8 shallow pan and place in freezer. Fluff mixture with a fork every 30 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and icy. The Granita should be ready to serve in 2 to 2-1-2 hours. Serve individual portions in margarita glass. Serves 3 – 5.

 

The Mighty Leaf African Nectar Arnold Palmer goes for a spin with its ease of preparation. Frozen tea ice cubes and your favorite lemonade is all it takes to turn this tea cooler into an on the go favorite.  Whether you choose to serve this one by the pitcher or in a champagne flute it will be a crowd pleaser every time.

 

Mighty Leaf African Nectar Arnold Palmer – created by Chef Jacinto

2 Cups water

4 Mighty Leaf African Nectar Tea Pouches

4 Cups of homemade or your favorite lemonade

 

Bring water to a boil and pour over tea pouches. Brew for 5 to 7 minutes and let cool. Pour tea into an ice cube tray and set in freezer. Fill Tea on Tap carafe with iced tea cubes and lemonade. Serves 3 – 5.

 

Find the Mighty Leaf Tea collections and more online at www.mightyleaf.com. 

 

Find many more Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes in article form and listed individually by name within the last weekly wrap-up post on The Intoxicologist Is In site.  Living Grand & Teenie: Low Calorie Cocktail & Drink Recipes contains cocktails and non-alcoholic Mocktails for low calorie living.

 

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Three Olives Bubble Vodka practically smacks with delighted fun entertainment.  The aroma is that of fruity bubble gum youth.  Consumers chill it and shoot it, mix it with cream soda or add splashes of fruit juice to vamp it up to cocktail worthy status.  For more delicious treats and delectable goodies wrapped in a cocktail glass try a few Three-O Bubble Vodka shots and cocktail recipes served Intoxicologist style.  The cocktails and shots found below were whipped up during the course of the Three-O Bubble review along with the Blowing Bubbles cocktail.  Be sure to join Three Olives Vodka on Facebook to keep up with all the commentary, contests and recipes.

 

Blueberry Bubble – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1-1/2 ounce Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1/2 ounce Hiram Walker Blueberry Passion Schnapps

1/4 ounce Homemade Grenadine

1-1/2 ounce Club Soda

Garnish: Blueberries Skewered

 

Combine Three-O Bubble Vodka, Blueberry Passion Schnapps and Grenadine in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to chill.  Strain into a cocktail glass.  Top with 1-1/2 ounce Club Soda.  Garnish with skewered blueberries.

 

Blueberry Bubble is quite bubbly delicious with blueberry flavor and candy-like appeal.  It is sweet of course, but this parties to the beat of a carefree crowd.  Fun, fruity, sporting good fun.  Makes a great Girl’s Night Out cocktail with it’s beautiful hue and girlishly fun appeal.

 

Boo-Berry Bubble – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1-1/2 ounce Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1/2 ounce Hiram Walker Blueberry Passion Schnapps

1/4 ounce Homemade Grenadine

3 ounces Club Soda

1/8 ounce Blue Curacao

Garnish: Blueberries

 

Place layer of ice in bottom of glass.  Add three or four blueberries.  Continue layering process until glass is full of layered ice and blueberries.  Add liquids to glass in order given leaving the Blue Curacao as last ingredient to pour as the ‘float’ for the ‘Boo-Berry’ effect. 

 

The look of the Boo-Berry Bubble drink reminds me of the Boo-Berry cereal from the days of childhood with the monster on the cereal box.  It’s whimsical, playful, fun; but don’t choke on the blueberries!  The Boo-Berry Bubble drink recipe is perfect for Halloween themed drink recipes with the name, but anytime with ease of preparation and flavor.  It is merely a slight variation on the Blueberry Bubble drink recipe above; however this one goes long for lasting refreshment since it is built in a tall glass.

 

Pink Peach Bubble – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1-1/2 ounce Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1/2 ounce DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps

1-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1 ounce Club Soda

 

Combine first three ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to chill.  Strain into cocktail glass.  Top with 1 ounce Club Soda. 

 

Great combination aroma of bubbly peach!  Pink Peach Bubble contains great Bubble flavor with a touch of peach in the background rounding out any hard edges cranberry juice can sometimes leave behind.  Beautiful pink color is perfect for Pink themed parties and October Breast Cancer Awareness month when that rolls around again later in the year.  Another cocktail winner for Girl’s Night Out and Bachelorette parties.

 

Bubble Delicious – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

2 ounces A&W Cream Soda

Garnish: Maraschino Cherries

 

Build in a highball glass over ice.  Garnish with maraschino cherries.

 

Remember the sugary syrup rush of those first few chews of delicious bubble gum before the flavor died away?  Bubble Delicious tastes exactly like the first fifteen seconds of fresh bubble gum.  This time the flavor lasts through the entire drink.  That might roll off a little too sweet for some, but there is a reason there are so many sweet drinks served from cocktail menus (and bubble gum for that matter).

 

Bubble Blow Pop Shots – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Directions: Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to chill.  Strain into a shot glass.  Shoot it or sip it, but taste it just the same.  These treats will take you back to the days of childhood candy, but the result is all grown up. 

 

Jolly Apple Bubble Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 part Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1 part DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker

Tastes like an apple flavored Jolly Rancher without the sour. 

 

Mad Melon Bubble Gum Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 part Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1 part DeKuyper Mad Melon

A bit like watermelon bubble gum.  It makes the mouth water.

 

Grape Bubble Burst – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 part Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1 part Hiram Walker Blueberry Passion Schnapps

Leans a little toward grape flavor with a little edgy kick.

 

Smart Bubble Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 part Three Olives Bubble Vodka

1 part Hiram Walker Pomegranate Schnapps

Smarties candies flavor with small hint of tart at the finish.

 

Blowing Bubbles: Three Olives Bubble Vodka Review & Drink Recipe

Three Olives Vodka Chooses ‘O’ Face Finalists and Bounces Back with New Bubbles Vodka

Three Olives Grape Vodka: Stirring Up Memories - Three Olives Root Beer Vodka

 

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During the holidays I held an informal Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea cocktail contest on The Intoxicologist Facebook fan page. Participants were asked to create a cocktail using any of the following four Jeremiah Weed flavors: Country Peach*, Sweet Tea, Sweet Tea & Lemonade Half & Half and Sweet Tea Vodka & Bourbon Whiskey. These drink recipes needed to fall within the category of fall, Thanksgiving or Christmas worthy cocktails and there was no need for fancy cocktail creation. As participant Aaron Yeats aptly stated, “Easier should be the mantra of J Weed Sweet Tea.”

 

One might think a pre-mix like Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea and its various flavors needs no more than water and ice to make it delicious or sip worthy. Yet these entries prove consumers love a good premix and then love dabbling beyond the bottle for flavor variety even more. The cocktails Facebook fans came up with are quick and easy making cocktail construction for the holidays a snap when friends and family gather around. Choosing a festive glass, simple garnish and harmonizing flavor add-in turns the ordinary favorite drink into a celebratory cocktail. That simple. That easy. 

 

Cocktail Winners:

Holiday Tea Nog – Katy Vaninger

Cobey’s Cran Tea – Cobey Flynn

Chris’ Cran Lemonade – Chris Chamberlain

Orange Swell – Aaron Yeats

 

The recipes listed below are links to the winning cocktail recipes and two more Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea recipe entries for your holiday entertaining and every day sipping pleasure.  Follow along on The Intoxicologist Facebook fan page for more cocktail contests and giveaways. 

 

1.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Chris’ Cran Lemonade

2.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Cobey’s Cran Tea

3.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Holiday Tea Nog

4.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Julep Tea Spin

5.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Orange Swell

6.       Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Cocktail: Sweet Lemon

 

Holiday in a Glass: Fall to Thanksgiving Cocktails, Martinis & Drink Recipes

Jeremiah Weed -vs- Firefly Sweet Tea

Drink Recipes & Photos –Holiday Cocktails

 

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*Country Peach flavor was dropped from selection due to unavailability of fig for fig syrup infusion.