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The leaves are falling from the trees and the temperatures are dropping. Soon, winter will be here and the holiday season will be buzzing. If you are like many, you are probably getting excited about all the great food and drinks that abound during the seasonal festivities. Cocktails are hot this time of year. Here are some creative takes on some classic cocktails and warming drinks that you might want to try for the holidays. Spicy and Fruity Mulled Wine One of the most inviting holiday treats is walking into a welcoming home, after being outside in the cold sledding…

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The cappuccino did not become popular in the United States until the 1980s. The origin of the drink goes back hundreds of years throughout Europe and Italy. In Europe, coffee was prepared according to the Ottoman style. The coffee beans and water were boiled with sugar occasionally added. The French and British began filtering out the beans during the late 1700s. As time passed, the popularity of brewed and filtered coffee increased. The first cappuccino originated during the 1700s in Viennese coffee houses. The drink was called the Kapuziner. Advertisements run during 1850’s described the drink as coffee with spices,…

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Session 1 • 12:30pm-4pm | Session 2 • 5:30pm-9pm With over 100 beers for sampling (wine and cider too), Long Island’s longest-running and highly-praised beer festival is back for another year at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Attendees will enjoy the latest brews crafted by hometown favorites and local newcomers; national award-winning breweries; and stand-outs from the international beer scene. Beer not your thing? Try some of the wines and ciders hand-picked for your enjoyment. All samples are included as part of your pay-one-price ticket. Join in the fun and see what makes THE GREAT BEER…

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Celebrity birthdays aside, July 24th comes in as one of the most interesting days of the year because it celebrates tequila. Whether you choose to drink it in a margarita with a side of tacos or shoot it straight up with salt and lime, tequila is hugely popular throughout the United States and Mexico. Knowledge junkies and serious drinkers alike will love sharing these incredible tequila facts with their friends. Rooted in Plant Life Like so many foods, beverages and textiles, tequila begins life as a plant. The blue agave produces a particular type of syrup that, when properly harvested…

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The Daiquiri is a cool and refreshing cocktail that is made with rum, lime, and sugar or simple syrup. While the original recipe is rather basic, there have been many variations of this classic drink. Every year on July 19th this iconic cocktail is celebrated on National Daiquiri Day. Drinking establishments and home mixologists whip up their favorite versions of the icy cold daiquiri to honor the day. This cocktail is especially enjoyed during the dog days of summer when the air is hot and humid. Daiquiris can be made two ways. The first involves using a cocktail shaker or…

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The 4th of July is a great time to get together with friends and family for some great food and beverages. Several mixed cocktails feature red, white, and blue ingredients, perfect for a festive and fun 4th of July party or celebration. Make these 4th of July themed cocktail recipes for your Independence Day celebration. Red, White, and Blue Shot Recipe Ingredients • 1/2 Ounce of Blue Curacao • 1/2 Ounce of Grenadine • 1/2 Ounce of Peach Vodka Instructions 1. Take out a 1.5-ounce shot glass and set it on a flat kitchen surface. 2. Pour the grenadine layer…

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You will be amazed at the awesome recipes, drinks, and treats you can make with Rosė. Head to your nearest grocery store, package store, or wine shop, and get a couple bottles of Rosė wine and get started some of these fun courses. Recipes Hors D’Oeuvres: Rosé Jelly with Buttery Crackers Ingredients • Use one bottle of Rosé • A package of plain gelatin • 1 cup of sugar • Crushed jalapeňo peppers with seeds Directions 1) Mix the Rosé and the sugar in a large pot at medium-high heat. 2) Whisk everything until it is thoroughly dissolved. 3) Add…

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Rosé wine, has a refreshing taste, luscious pink color and is one of the most popular wines of the summer. Rosé lovers found fun and unique ways use this popular wine. Try the recipes below and enjoy rosé in many ways. Ice Pop Cocktail with Rosé Ingredients: Rosé Wine Real Strawberry Ice Pops To make this refreshing drink, simply place a strawberry ice pop into a wine glass (with the stem facing up). Then, pour your favorite rose-colored wine over until the glass is 3/4 full. As you sip, the delightful strawberry flavor will mix beautifully with the wine. Whiskey…

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Five Points Festival, a Designer Toy, Indie Comic, Craft Beer, Kaiju & Sofubi, Street Art and Live Painting festival, is excited to announce the return of the much-anticipated event for 2019! The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest brings together tastemakers, misfits, and rebels into a one-of-a-kind marketplace. Taking place the weekend of June 1-2nd, 2019, at the gorgeous Brooklyn Expo Center, the festival will bring together the best Indie Artists, Designer Toys, Original Art, Resin Sculptures, Plush, Blind Boxes, Blanks, Minis, Kaiju, Japanese Vinyl, Street Art, Posters, Prints, Apparel, Live Painting, Craft Beer, Food Trucks, Pins, Patches…

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