Just got back from an incredible trip to Honduras. It might sound shocking being grapefriend, but when I’m in the tropics all I crave is a fruity cocktail and I rarely drink wine. Here are the best I had. monkey la la This is everywhere in Honduras. Not a huge fan of creamy drinks (too … Continue reading
We’ve already detailed all the wine they’ll be downing at the Emmys, but if you’re feeling like a cocktail tonight grapefriend’s got you covered there too. There’s an official Emmys one, which has a kind of uninspired name: the grey goose emmy cocktail 1 ½ parts Grey Goose Le Citron 1 part St. Germain Liqueur … Continue reading
Just a little Friday fun. I love the “DESERT – THIRSTY” part! So where would you most want to live based on imbibing? Grapefriend would clearly have to reside in Europe. Continue reading
Beer is soooo out. We’ve been detailing wine all Football Week, and now even cocktails are encroaching! Check out this one from SKYY vodka. I don’t know what it has to do with football other than the name, but I love cocktails with herbs in them – basil, thyme, tarragon. They provide such a good … Continue reading
I’m all teary because this is our last post in the Friday Fizz series. We’ve had lots of refreshing cocktails each Friday in August that hopefully have helped cooled down your weekends. I was in Napa last month and went to Goose and Gander restaurant one Sunday afternoon. Well it was hot out and I … Continue reading
It’s US Open time! Who cares who’s acing and defaulting, let’s get right to what they’re drinking. If you’re at the Open, there’s actually a signature cocktail that’s been available for the past few years called the Honey Deuce. 1 1/4 parts Grey Goose Vodka fresh squeezed lemonade 1/2 part Chambord (or raspberry liqueur) crushed ice honeydew melon balls for … Continue reading
Finally it’s gotten a little hot and humid in NYC – and our Friday Fizz summer series is here just in time. Today we’re looking at the Arnold Palmer, a classic non-alcoholic drink that’s just a mix of lemonade and iced tea. But I bet Arnie’s wife would be a cool cocktail party host and … Continue reading
Warby Parker is a very grapefriendy company. They have lots of happy hours and wine tastings for employees, and even have glasses that come in Pinot Noir color. Today they’re launching their new 1922 Collection with glasses and sunnies named after Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin and Cole Porter. The 20s sucked for wine since America … Continue reading
Guests to the post-Oscar, star-dripping Governors Ball will obviously be drinking great wine and Champagne. But two special cocktails will be shaken and poured this year. Wolfgang Puck, who does the food for the Governors Ball, also helped develop the drinks. During the pre-show reception, the featured drink will be the Patrón Gold Cosmopolitan, while at … Continue reading
Again, this is a catch-up post but it’s a doozy. Last Sunday’s episode was the official first where no wine was consumed. But being the most amazing drink in the world, it is completely obvious why: the episode was about ugly things, and wine wanted NOTHING to do with it! Joan had her epic moral … Continue reading
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