5 Spirits to Ring in Spring

Springtime is officially here! What better way to ring in the season than a solid spirit line-up?! If you have been wanting to try new cocktail recipes for a nice spring day, take a look at these 5 spirits to consider: 

Stella Rosa Brandy Tropical Passion

This Stella Rosa spirit is a collection of hand-crafted premium fruit-flavored brandy. Made from high-quality grapes grown in Northern Italy, Stella Rosa brandy has a sweet and bold character. The tropical passion flavor has passion fruit, mango, and pineapple notes to create the perfect blend. This brandy also makes the perfect ingredient for a Summer Sangria recipe! 

Ilegal Joven 

This spirit was awarded Double Platinum, the highest award in the ASCoT awards which was blind-tased and scored for appearance, aroma, taste, and finish. With a full-bodied agave flavor, this is an ideal mezcal to use instead of tequila for your traditional cocktails! 

Crown Royal Peach

Both luscious and smooth, this whisky is a new limited edition from Crown Royal. To create this extraordinary blend, Crown Royal whiskies are carefully selected by the master blender and infused with the juicy flavor of fresh Georgia peaches. 

Basil Hayden 

This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a charred oak flavor that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper and dried fruit to round it out. Golden brown in color, this spirit has a pleasant, lingering finish. 

Pierde Almas Mezcal 

Pierde Almas La Puritita Verda has a savory smoke flavor with earthy undertones. This Mezcal is crafted in San Juan del Rio and can be sipped neat, but is most commonly used as a mixer for cocktails. 

Iced Chai Latte Cocktail for National Cocktail Day

The best day of the year is here, National Cocktail Day! Whether it’s a Bloody Mary or an Old Fashioned, it’s hard to pick which cocktail to choose to celebrate with. With so many choices, here’s one to move to the top of your list: An Iced Chai Cocktail recipe. 

It’s the best at Distillery of Modern Art with their homemade chai, but if you’re trying to recreate it at home, here’s a similar recipe: 

Iced Chai Cocktail 

Instructions:

  • 1.5 oz of Distillery of Modern Art Atlanta Vodka
  • 2 oz. whole milk
  • 2 oz. Chai concentrate
  • ½ oz maple syrup
  • Ice

Ingredients: 

  1. Add all ingredients to the shaker. 
  2. Shake well and serve. 

3 Jameson Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here- it’s the luck of the Irish! Enjoy these 3 simple cocktails including Jameson Cold Brew, Jameson Orange, and Jameson Irish Whiskey: 

Jameson Soda and Lime 


Ingredients:

-Ice cubes

-50 ml Jameson Irish Whiskey

-90 ml Soda Water

-1 Lime Wedge 

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in 50 ml of Jameson. 

2. Top up the glass with soda water and stir briefly to mix.

3. Take a large wedge of lime, give it a squeeze and drop it into the glass.

4. Enjoy!

Jameson Cold Brew and Cola


Ingredients:

-30 ml Jameson Cold Brew

-60 ml Cola

-Orange Twist

Instructions:

1. Pour Jameson Cold Brew and cola over ice in a highball glass.

2. Garnish with Orange Twist.

Jameson Orange and Lemonade 


Ingredients:

-Ice cubes

-35 ml Jameson Orange

-90 ml Lemonade

-1 slice orange 

Instructions:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in a shot of Jameson Orange whiskey. 
  2. Top off the glass with lemonade and stir. 
  3. Take a wedge of orange, squeeze it, and drop it into the glass.

The Best Beers For a Week at the Beach

Spring break is around the corner, and the beach is calling your name! When preparing to go to the beach, here are 3 beers that you should bring in a cooler with you: 

Hi-Wire Double Hi-Pitch IPA 


This extra-large version of the flagship Hi-Pitch IPA gets double-hopped with classic West Coast hops resulting in some citrusy aromas. Distinctive melon and grapefruit flavors in this easy-drinking double IPA.

Hi-Wire Leisure Time Lager


Relax with a smooth, crisp and refreshing American craft lager brewed patiently with 100% barley. Leisure Time Lager – the official beer of relaxation.

Yazoo Locale Ale 


Low calorie and low carb, this pale ale is fermented with a single local Nashville harvested yeast strain. Great to enjoy with friends on the beach!