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November 21st, 2008

Hellbent Wine Launches

I got an email from one of my favourite local PR girls, telling me to Go to Hell. My first thought was “uh, no, YOU go to hell!” and then I realized that a) she’s far too sweet to ever tell me that, and b) she was inviting me to a launch of the new […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

October 17th, 2008

Oktoberfest: More than just beer

Oktoberfest, the ages old German tradition, has spread it’s wings across the globe, and now it’s celebrated wherever beer is enjoyed! So, try the following recipe, from GermanFoods and enjoy Oktoberfest, at home, anytime of year!
DARK BEER-MARINATED BBQ CHICKEN
This recipe may be halved.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon German mustard, preferably Düsseldorf-style
1 cup […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

July 29th, 2008

Leaving Las Vegas…

Yeah, it’s a Sheryl Crowe song, but I can’t get it out of my head! I’m at McCarran Airport, taking advantage of the free wifi and headed home.
I’ve got some great posts cooking up for you guys – How to drink Sake  (which is way more complicated than I had ever imagined), how to […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

July 25th, 2008

Review: Ardsmore and Laphroaig Quarter Cask Scotch

In my "So you want to learn how to drink Scotch" post, I talked about some of my early experiences with Scotch. In the single malt department, Aberlour was the first I tried, but didn’t drink it often.
The first Scotch (and a single malt no less) was Laphroaig.  Laphroaig is a Scotch from the […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 1 comment

June 24th, 2008

RIP George Carlin

One of the funniest comedians in the world, George Carlin, passed away yesterday evening of heart failure. I mention this because Carlin is the one who coined the ever popular, and very true:
“One tequila, Two tequila, Three Tequila, floor.”

Rest In Peace, my good man. Your contribution to comedy will never be forgotten, and every […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

June 13th, 2008

2008: The Year of Cocktail Innovation

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States [DISCUS] is sure that 2008 is, and will continue to be, a year of classic cocktail innovation. A good part of this has to do with the fact that many consumers are more cocktail-savvy (that’s totally our readers!) and bartenders are pushing the boundaries of the […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 1 comment

June 12th, 2008

Skin Solutions for Social Butterflies

There’s just no way around it – late nights and a few too many cocktails can wreck havoc on a girl’s complexion.
Skyn ICELAND, a company devoted to finding solutions for stressed skin, has something to help.
Arctic Brightening Serum is kind of like a time machine for your skin. It helps reverse stress-related damage […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

June 11th, 2008

Review: Martini & Rossi Prosecco

I just talked about Champagne and sparkling wine, and on the heels of that post, I sampled some Martini & Rossi Prosecco. I’ve only had one Prosecco before and I can’t remember which one (helpful, I know). Prosecco is a great alternative to champagne when you’re looking for something bubbly but don’t want to […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2008

Introduction, Part 2

Hey there - I’m the Colleen that Rachel mentioned in her introductory post! I’ve been waiting with baited breath for Drinks after Dark to launch, and now we’re finally here!
I’ll be concentrating, for the most part, on cocktails and hard alcohol, the things that taste good, feature recipes and as many cool things as […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 1 comment