Marquis Los Cabos resort – $1,000 popsicle

While staying at a luxury resort in Baja California Sur, the 237-all suite Marquis Los Cabos resort is now serving the world’s most expensive tequila popsicle.

For a whopping $1000 a pop, this tequila popsicle is made with 24 ct. gold flakes and Tequilas Premium Clase Azul Ultra tequila.

A bottle of Tequilas Premium Clase Azul Ultra tequila retails for around $1500/bottle.

The 237 all-suite beachfront Marquis Los Cabos Resort is located on the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.

This luxury resort is also close to the authentic Old World village of San Jose del Cabo as well as the lively town of Cabo San Lucas.

For a special treat, you can enjoy the world’s most expensive tequila pop served poolside. The setting at the Marquis Los Cabos Resort is regularly praised as one of the most impressive infinity pools anywhere in the world.

For those a little more cost conscience, you can enjoy a straight shot of Clase Azul Ultra tequila for only $500.

AGWA de Bolivia

As the joyous arrival of springtime has arrived, it’s time to focus on parties and outdoors events. Refreshing, fruity, and lighter cocktails have long been popular.

So from now until summer, break away from traditional springtime drinks. It’s time to consider a delicious new drink arrival – Agwa de Bolivia.

AGWA de Bolivia has quickly established popularity and widespread appeal throughout the US.

Grown in Bolivia, Made in Amsterdam. AGWA de Bolivia is the world’s first and only liqueur made from coca leaves, and the brand has blossomed into an enticing and edgy product that is rapidly taking the food and beverage world by storm.

The wild Bolivian coca leaves are carefully hand-picked at 2,000 metres in the Andes and then shipped under armed guard in 2,000 Kilo Bales directly to Amsterdam, where the beans are macerated and de-cocainized.

Offering a refreshing new taste, AGWA de Bolivia is ideal for tasty cocktails. Here are four delicious new spring cocktail recipes to try:

Summers Come Early
Ingredients
8 ounces Agwa, 8 ounces lime juice, sliced apple, lime wedges

Preparation
Fill a pitcher with 8 ounces Agwa, mix with 8 ounces lime juice, top with soda water. Add sliced apple and lime wedges. Stir and serves 4 people.

AGWA Berry Kiss
Ingredients
1.5 oz. AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liquor / 5 oz. chilled Prosecco / fresh lime juice / fresh blackberries and raspberries

Preparation
Combine AGWA, lime juice and chilled Prosecco and shake, garnish with fresh Blackberries and Raspberries

Bolivian Mojito
Ingredients
1.5 oz. AGWA, 12 Spearmint leaves, 1/2 lime, 7 oz. Club soda, 2 tsp. Sugar

Preparation
In a large glass, gently crush mint leaves. Then, squeeze lime juice over crushed leaves. Add sugar and ice. Afterwards, add AGWA and club soda. Stir drink well. Garnish with a lime wedge and tiny pieces of mint leaves.

AGWA Fresca
Ingredients
AGWA, lime, soda water

Preparation
AGWA topped with soda water and crushed lime, on the rocks

The Manhattan is classic cocktail and made from whiskey, sweet vermouth, as well as bitters.

The Manhattan cocktail is well known as classic social drink. Easily one of the top 10 cocktails in any bar or party, the Manhattan first originated back in the late 1800s.

It’s been reported that back in 1874, New York City’s Manhattan Club combined rye with sweet vermouth, plus a little bitters and the Manhattan Cocktail was born.

The Manhattan was actually the first cocktail that used vermouth as a modifier.

Because the Manhattan has been around for so long, there are numerous drink recipe variations being used.

Below is a popular Manhattan drink recipe for you to try at your social event or party.

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 Maraschino Cherry
1 twist Orange Peel

Instructions:
– Combine the bourbon whiskey, vermouth and bitters along with 2 to 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass.
– Stir gently. be careful not to bruise the spirits and cloud the drink.
– Next, place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass. Gently strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry.
– You can rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass.
– Lastly, twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils. Careful not to drop the orange peel int 4he drink.
– Serve and enjoy!

Piña Perfection Margarita – Don Julio Anejo

The Spring rains keep falling but warmer weather is right around the corner.

As the sunny month of May approaches, it’s a time to enjoy warm weather, friends, and one of the most authentic spirited holidays: Cinco de Mayo.

Celebrate springtime in style and celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday by serving the Piña Perfection Margarita.

Piña Perfection Margarita is made with the ultra-premium Tequila Don Julio Añejo, in addition to delicious fresh flavors of lime, pineapple, plus rosemary.

If you enjoy or tequila straight, then forget the cocktail and sip the aged Don Julio Añejo neat and enjoy the delicate notes of cherry and strawberry along with the contrasting taste of spicy vanilla, cinnamon, and black pepper.

Doesn’t matter your choice, you can’t go wrong with great tasting Don Julio Añejo tequila.

Don Julio Añejo tequila is Mexico’s number one selling luxury tequila. Try it and you’ll be sure turn your ordinary celebration into a true fiesta!

Here’s a delicious tequila cocktail recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style!

Piña Perfection Margarita

By Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador

Ingredients:

1 1/4 ounces Tequila Don Julio Añejo

1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

1 ounce fresh pineapple juice

Fresh rosemary

1/4 ounce simple syrup

Sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish

Preparation:

1. Muddle fresh rosemary into a cocktail shaker.

2. Add Don Julio Añejo, fresh lime juice, fresh pineapple juice, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.

3. Shake well and strain into a highball glass.

4. Garnish with sprig of fresh rosemary.

Ideal Serving Glass:

Highball glass

Yield:

1 drink

Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Champagne

Champagne Nicolas Rose Feuillatte Spring is here and summer is just around the corner.

Why not cap off a busy day with a fine, chilled bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Feuillatte.

Whether it’s a New Years Eve celebration, or a social gathering, a great tasting champagne like Champagne Nicolas Rose Feuillatte Spring is the perfect drink.

The Kentucky Derby is known around the world as the “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”

This year’s Kentucky Derby horse race will be held on May 7th, so it’s time to prepare for that Derby party and celebrate just like you were there yourself.

Kentuckians have a lot of time-honored race day traditions, such as over-the-top bonnets and colorful dresses for the ladies, seersucker suits and straw hats for the guys, and of course sipping on Mint Juleps made with Kentucky Bourbon is a must.

Maker’s Mark is one of Kentucky’s finest premium bourbons, handcrafted at the oldest operating bourbon distillery in the world.

Maker’s Mark has always been handcrafted by the Samuels Family. Eighth generation distiller and COO Rob Samuels has provided their delicious family recipe to make the perfect Mint Julep.

“The Perfect Mint Julep”

Ingredients:
1 liter Maker’s Mark
Lots of fresh spearmint
Distilled water
Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar

1. To prepare the mint extract, remove about 40 small mint leaves – wash and place in a small mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of Maker’s Mark. Allow the leaves to soak for 15 minutes. Then gather the leaves in a clean, soap-free piece of cotton cloth and vigorously wring the mint bundle over the bowl of whisky. Dip the bundle again and repeat the process several times. Then set aside.

2. To prepare the simple syrup, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water in a cooking pot. Heat to dissolve the sugar. Stir constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.

3. To prepare the mint julep mixture, pour 3 ½ cups of Maker’s Mark into a large glass bowl or glass pitcher. (Pour the remaining whisky from the liter bottle into another container and save it for another purpose). Add 1 cup of the simple syrup to the Maker’s Mark.

4. Now, begin adding the mint extract a tablespoon at a time to the julep mixture. Each batch of mint extract is different, so you must taste and smell after each tablespoon is added. You may have to leave the room a time or two to clear your nose. The tendency is to use too much mint. You are looking for a soft mint aroma and taste – generally about 3 tablespoons.

5. When you think it’s right, pour the whole mixture back into the empty liter bottle and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours to “marry” the flavors.

6. To serve the mint julep, fill each glass (preferably a silver mint julep cup) half full with shaved ice. Insert a sprig of mint and then pack in more ice to about an inch over the top of the cup. Then, insert a straw that has been cut to one inch above the top of the cup so the nose is forced close to the mint when sipping the julep.

7. When frost forms on the cup, pour the refrigerated julep mixture over the ice and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to the top of the ice. Then serve.

Ménage a Trois Cocktail – Tryst

If you’re feeling a little frisky and want to try an expensive cocktail, why not order a Ménage a Trois cocktail at Tryst at the 5 Diamond Award-winning Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.

This sexy cocktail, served at the Wynn Hotel Tryst nightclub, is made with Cristal Rosé, Hennessy Ellipse and Grand Marnier Cent-cinquantenaire. In addition, 23-karat gold flakes and liquid gold syrup decorate this decadent cocktail.

For $3,000 you can sip this drink through a golden straw studded with a 9-point diamond — yours to keep of course. Are you ready for a Ménage a Trois ? Try one at Tryst nightclub at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.

Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire

Perrier-Jouët proudly celebrates its 200th anniversary in Paris with the unveiling of the world’s first Living Legacy Champagne – Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire.

In Paris, Champagne House Perrier-Jouët recently celebrated its bicentenary with the unveiling of Bi-Centenaire—the very first Living Legacy champagne designed to be passed on to future generations.

An exclusive guest list gathered for the unveiling of a new kind of Champagne experience by the house renowned globally for its Belle Époque Cuvée.

Guests were also treated to the unveiling of a new work of art commissioned from American artist Daniel Arsham, designed to embody the spirit of Bi-Centenaire—A true invitation to celebrate life.

Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire tells the unexpected tale of a great vintage wine with two stories. The first takes place today: a champagne-lover treats himself to a magnum of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1998. Many years later, a descendant in turn enjoys a magnum of Belle Epoque 1998, passed down through the generations, preciously stored in a private cellar in Perrier-Jouët for up to 100 years.

To achieve this elegant defiance of time, the vintage has been carefully chosen for its exceptional ageing capacity by current Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, the only seventh cellar master in the house’s 200 year-history.

Speaking on the night, Chairman & CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët Lionel Breton: “We are very proud celebrate tonight the Bicentenary of Perrier-Jouët with this unique champagne experience as a real tribute to the house’s remarkable craftsmanship and passion for passing on a sense of French art de vivre to future generations”.

Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire is available in very limited quantities (100 pieces only) at the Champagne House’s Boutique in Epernay and by appointment only including a privileged hospitality experience.

Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire is also available through the exclusive Pernod Ricard network for an average RSP of 10 000 euros.

Regal CV Cocktail – Colin Cowie

As we roll into April, the excitement and hype over the upcoming Royal Wedding is sure to escalate.

Eyes from all around the world will be fixed on the Royal couple, Kate Middleton and Prince William, as their wedding date approaches.

As April 29th nears, if you are planning your own version of the Royal Wedding or maybe looking for Royal Wedding viewing party planning tips, here’s a drink that is a must.

In honor of the Royal Wedding, wedding and event expert Colin Cowie has developed an inspirational signature cocktail perfect for the celebration or any occasion.

Colin Cowie is a widely known authority on living with style, an author, a celebrated TV personality, an interior designer, as well as an event planner.

Cowie has quite an impressive list of celebrity clients, including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and many more.

The Regal CV Cocktail is characterized by elegance and simplicity and is truly fit for toasting the future king and queen of England on their wedding day!

Regal CV recipe:
2 oz Chambord Flavored Vodka
¾ oz simple syrup
3 slices of cucumber (skin on)
3 fresh raspberries
½  oz fresh lemon juice

– Muddle the raspberries, cucumber, and simple syrup.
– Add to a shaker with lemon juice and Chambord Flavored Vodka.
– Add ice and shake vigorously. Double stain into a martini glass or a large coupe glass and garnish.

Garnish option 1: Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a fresh raspberry.
Garnish option 2: Garnish with fresh raspberries.

For additional information about Chambord Flavored Vodka, please visit www.chambordonline.com

“The Universal Whisky Experience” – Mahesh Patel

In October of last year, Atlanta entrepreneur and whisky collector Mahesh Patel purchased the most expensive Scotch whisky in history.

Patel paid an incredible $160,000 for the “Dalmore 64 Trinitas” bottle of Scotch whisky. Mahesh Patel now has a very large collection of more than 1,000 bottles. The Dalmore Trinitas Scotch whisky has become his crown jewel.

It has been estimated that Patel’s collection is valued at about $2.5 million. You can meet Mahesh Patel in person as he’s producing “The Universal Whisky Experience” in Las Vegas.

This weekend-long tasting event debuts in “Sin City” at the luxury Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on March 18. The Universal Whisky Experience event showcases super-premium whiskies.

400 connoisseurs and enthusiasts will savor whisky from more than 25 distilleries, and mingle with whisky aficionados, high-end connoisseurs.

This amazing  two day show will bring together the best whisky master blenders and distillers along with the rarest of expressions for an intimate weekend focusing on tasting, pairing, cocktails and meeting today’s whisky legends.

Mahesh Patel was quoted, “The purpose of this weekend is to gather the country’s most passionate whisky lovers for tasting experiences they would not normally have access to.”

Whisky collectors can engage in Master Classes led by brand leaders, and sample the rarest and finest premium whiskies from top-tier brands.

WHEN: Friday, March 18, 2011: Registration 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18, 2011: Special event 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 19, 2011: Master Classes, selection of Master Classes conducted by world-renowned whisky connoisseurs, and brand leaders. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

For additional information about the “The Universal Whisky Experience”, please visit: http://www.universalwhiskyexperience.com/.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc has recently introduced its first-ever single barrel bourbon – Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is carefully hand-selected, barrel-by-barrel, to be a unique expression of Knob Creek’s rich, mature flavor.

To achieve that great taste that Jim beam is well known for, the new Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is naturally aged for a full 9 years and bottled at 120 proof (60% alcohol by volume).

The bourbon is naturally aged in new, charred American Oak barrels and then bottled at near barrel proof to maintain its strong, rich flavors and aromas.

Fred Noe, who is a seventh-generation Beam family distiller and son of Booker Noe was quoted, “We pay close attention to the barrels we select for Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve as we want to ensure that we’re bottling an extraordinary bourbon with a complex balance of aroma and taste. I recommend enjoying this new bourbon neat, on the rocks or cut with a bit of water in order to best appreciate its depth and fullness of flavor.”

The new Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve bourbon is incredibly smooth and nuanced, featuring more of the rich wood and signature vanilla, caramel and smoky notes that bourbon lovers have come to expect from Knob Creek, the world’s number one selling Super-Premium bourbon.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is now available in limited quantities. The suggested retail price is $39.99 for a 750ml bottle.

For additional information about Knob Creek and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, go to http://www.knobcreek.com