As you're putting together your weekend party plans, it might help to have an ideal cocktail in mind. And creating the ideal cocktail means using an ideal liquor to do so with, right? So why not mix things up a little, and try one of these five new releases coming out of booze land. It'll give your palate a unique kick, and you might just find a new favorite!
First up, if you've come to love the taste of Kahlua, you might want to give a try to their new limited edition coffee liqueurs, launched just in time for the holidays. It combines the awesome Kahlua taste you've come to love , made from handpicked Arabica coffee beans, with fresh, natural cream. Simple, but delicious.
And for those of you who support sustainability and like-minded environmentally friendly practices, the ingredients are locally sourced, including Mexican vanilla and cane rum. Awesomely, the cream enhances Kahlua's signature notes of vanilla, caramel and hints of dark chocolate. Choose from Mocha, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Especial, and make sure you mix it into your favorite hot toddy!
Herradura is known for producing some of the world's greatest tequilas, but now they're prepared to unleash their super-premium brand, Antiguo Tequila, which until recently was only available in Mexico. What's the difference? Antiguo Tequila is specifically crafted to be lighter bodied and exceptionally smooth, boasting 80 proof.
"Originally developed in 1924 and served exclusively to family and friends of the manor at Hacienda del Refugio, we are thrilled to bring this super-premium tequila to the U.S.," said Mark Bacon, U.S. brand director for Casa Herradura Tequilas. "Antiguo was launched in Mexico in 1995 to commemorate Casa Herradura's 125th anniversary of producing the world's finest tequilas. True to the original formula that was kept a secret for almost a century, Antiguo has become one of the fastest growing tequila brands in Mexico." Sounds good to us.
Two years ago, Absolut launched a unique line of city-inspired vodkas starting with New Orleans, then Los Angeles last year. This year Boston gets the tribute, with black tea and elderflower. No doubt it'll be a cocktailing hit with those unique flavors, and lucky for you, it's available now at bars, restaurants, nightclubs and retailers across the nation. But it's not just the interior that's unique. The bottle itself features a creative interpretation of Boston's famous left-field wall.
Says Tim Murphy, Vice President of Marketing for Absolut, "Of course, we anticipate a lot of fanfare in New England, but we firmly believe that Boston is an aspirational and historically significant city – from its legendary sports teams to its place in American lore. The uniqueness of Boston that we capture through the bottle design, coupled with a first-of-its-kind flavor profile, truly gives the product dimension and makes this not only a back bar staple, but a cool collector's item."
If you like your bubbly and you like eating organically, Korbel now ensures you can have both in one bottle courtesy of their newly launched champagne made from organically grown grapes, the first in California to do so. They've also incorporated sustainability across their vineyards and winemaking process for decades.
The grapes used to make the new Korbel California Brut champagne have been produced according to the USDA organic certification requirements, meaning the fruit is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. And it's made according to the traditional méthode champenoise technique where secondary fermentation takes place inside the bottle which results in perfect pinpoint bubbles. It's officially available nationwide this month, retailing for around $15.99.
And last but certainly not least, if you're not a fan of gin, you might want to reconsider your stance. Beefeater 24 has officially launched, redefining the gin genre with a blend of Japanese Sencha tea, Chinese green tea and Spanish grapefruit peel. There's 12 botanicals in all, and the gin's name comes courtesy of both the 24-hour steeping process it takes to make it, as well as the 24-hour lifestyle that its home distillery location, London, embodies.
Right now it's available in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston, with this month marking the Philly launch. So if you usually get your cocktails and martinis with a vodka base, ask for Beefeater 24 instead, and prepare to be amazed. It's going to blow your mind!
