Lemon Drop Mocktail Recipe

Participating in dry January doesn’t mean that you should compromise on enjoying a refreshing beverage (alcohol-free, of course)! This refreshing mocktail is perfect for quenching your thirst all month long.

Lemon Drop Mocktail 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 San Pellegrino Lemon & Lemon Zest
  • 2 oz. lemon juice 
  • 2 oz. simple syrup
  • 1 lemon slice

Instructions: 

  1. Water the rim and add sugar. 
  2. Mix lemon juice and simple syrup into a glass 
  3. Add ice 
  4. Top off with Limonata San Pellegrino 
  5. Garnish with a lemon slice 
  6. Enjoy!

How to Saber a Champagne Bottle

As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s time for champagne! Instead of popping the champagne at a party, have you ever considered sabering it instead? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to saber a champagne bottle: 

1. Chill the bottle

The first and most important step is to make sure that the champagne bottle is between 38-42 degrees Fahrenheit. The bottle should be in the fridge for at least 3 hours before sabering it. 

2. Prepare your saber 

Make sure your saber is clean and ready to go. The saber doesn’t have to be sharpened, but should be clean.

3. Get the bottle “naked”

Before sabering, make sure to remove the foil, wire cage, and metal cap. Then hold the bottle with your hand around the neck, and keep your thumb on top of the cork until you are ready to saber.  

4. Find the seams

Next, the seam you chose needs to be facing up, and you want to place the saber on that seam where the curve starts. The bottle should be held at the very bottom at a 45-degree angle and should always be pointed away from any people or fragile items or areas. 

5. Time to saber

Now, it’s time to seal the deal. Slide your tool along the seam all the way to the top of the neck, and hit that lower lip part of the bottle. Don’t do it too hard, but firmly. Enjoy!

A Delicious Eggnog Cocktail Recipe

It’s officially eggnog season! There’s nothing that tastes more like the holidays than an eggnog cocktail. Read more about how to make this simple yet delicious Shine Nog Sipper: 

Shine Nog Sipper

Ingredients: 

  • 3 oz. Ole Smoky Shine Nog 
  • Nutmeg for Garnish
  • Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Instructions:

  1. Chill the Ole Smoky Shine Nog in the fridge
  2. Pour into glass
  3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and nutmeg
  4. Enjoy!

3 Holiday Wines You Have to Try

The holidays have officially begun! Whether it’s Christmas or wrapping up the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate. Check out 3 wines to cheers with this season: 

Cigar Box Malbec 

Cigar Box Malbec mixes the passion for the winemaking process and dedication to the cigar-making process. The winemakers of the Malbec valley select the grapes from old vines to be hand-harvested, then the wine spent 12 months in charred French Oak Barrels. If you are looking for a deep, rich, and complex wine, then Cigar Box Malbec is a perfect choice. 

Alsace Gentil Hugel 

Alsace Gentil Hugel is aromatic and dry. With the first sip, notes of yellow plums, rose, quince, and citrus zests present themselves. As the palate unfolds, there is a delicate and graceful finish. This wine is great to toast with friends on New Year's Eve! 

Placido Chianti 

Made in Tuscany, this wine has a hint of violets and a dry, harmonious taste. Placido Chianti is delightful and pairs well with a variety of foods such as meats and pasta. This wine awaits your next holiday party with friends and family.