Champagne Archives - Page 23 of 23

VeeV: Remarkable Liqueur – Not Quite “The End of Vodka”

VeeV Acai Spirit 1 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

VeeV is an exceptional liqueur; not too sweet, yet engaging enough on the palate to quash the need for sweetener if one chooses to consume it straight. As VeeV straightforwardly publicizes, this is “the end of vodka.” Vodka unsurprisingly arrives

Basil Hayden’s Fizz

I never thought myself much of a brown liquor girl until a few select scotches and the small batch bourbons from Kentucky made their way to my glass. Now I am hooked. Basil Hayden’s had me with its light, delicate

Political Mixology: Double-Down Donkey

Empty Martini Glass - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Double-Down Donkey 2 measures Citrus Vodka 1/2 measure Blue Curacao 1 measure Sour Mix 1-1/2 measure Brut Champagne Combine vodka, Blue Curacao and sour mix in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass