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It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere...
Time for a Cocktail...
They're Classic....
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Save up to 15% off 750ml
Premixed Cocktails & Vermouth*
Wednesday, July 21st - Wednesday, July 28th
*750 ml, In stock selected items only, CT State Minimum Pricing Applies |
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The History of The Cocktail |
The cocktail has been evolving, ever since it was invented in America in the early 19th century. Originally the name of a few specific drinks, the word "cocktail" soon became the generic name for almost any mixed drink. The golden era of the cocktail was at the turn of the twentieth century. Affluent Americans frequented elegant hotels, bars, and restaurants, and the champagne cocktail was among their favorite drinks. During this time talented bartenders knew how to make hundreds of cocktails and came up with new ones at will. They created and named drinks for regular patrons, news events, cities, and celebrities, all with great flair. Cocktail shakers were invented in the late 1860s, and since ice was more available than it had been previously, the proper way to ice a drink became important. With prohibition, America’s party did not end, but it did go underground, and the cocktail changed. Bartenders disguised the harsh taste of bootleg liquor by adding cream to drinks. Gin became the spirit of choice because it was easy to make “bathtub” gin by mixing juniper oil into alcohol. Many people opted to drink in the privacy of their own homes, and cocktail sets with a tray, shaker, and glasses, became popular wedding presents.
After 1933, when Prohibition was repealed, most of the creamy cocktails disappeared, and trendsetters began ordering their martinis dry. During World War II people turned to basic drinks such as highballs, martinis, and Manhattans. In the 1950s Americans frequented cocktail lounges, threw cocktail parties, and women wore cocktail dresses. Bartenders were not expected to know how to make hundreds of drinks, but they were expected to make ever-drier martinis. Vodka began its rise in popularity. Gradually, it took the place of gin in the standard martini and eventually became the best-selling spirit in America.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s trendy young people drank white wine instead of drinking spirits. Cocktails were for old folks. Sales of brown liquors, such as whiskey, plummeted. However, cocktails began showing signs of life during the 1980s. The martini became hip again, and bartenders created dozens of variations on the theme. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, new cocktails such as cosmopolitans, chocolate martinis signal the beginning of yet another era in the evolution of the cocktail. |
Here Are a Few Recommendations...
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Smirnoff Cocktails
Savannah Tea |
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Smirnoff Cocktails
Tuscan Lemonade |
| This pre-mixed cocktail combines Smirnoff No. 21 (the original Smirnoff Red Label Vodka) with real brewed tea and a twist of Meyer Lemon Liqueur. Just pour over ice and serve, garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon. |
Smirnoff’s Tuscan Lemonade is a definite winner. It’s made with Smirnoff vodka, limoncello, and lemon juice. The result: a crisp and tart drink that tastes strongly of lemons and has a light touch of limoncello’s signature bitterness. Very refreshing served over ice. |
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Skinny Girl Margarita |
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Captain Morgan
Long Island Ice Tea |
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| Everyone loves Margaritas, but no one wants the guilt or calories. Skinny Girl is only 100 calories for a 4 oz. serving and is made with all natural ingredients and lightly sweetened with agave nectar. |
Long Island Iced Tea is a staple on many bar menus. Created in 1970 in Babylon, NY, the Long Island Iced Tea has remained a top seller in the mixed drinks category in casual bars and dining establishments. The Captain Morgan premixed version has been designed to duplicate the feel and taste of high quality bar Long Island Iced Tea cocktails. |
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Make Them Yourself- Try These Classic Cocktails!
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Manhattan |
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Tom Collins |
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3/4 oz sweet vermouth
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 dash bitters
1 maraschino cherry
1 twist orange peel
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2 oz gin
1 oz lemon juice
1 tsp superfine sugar
3 oz club soda
1 maraschino cherry
1 slice orange
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| Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in. |
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In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a collins glass almost filled with ice cubes. Add the club soda. Stir and garnish with the cherry and the orange slice. |
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Don't Forget The Vermouth.... |
| The idea of adding spices and herbs to wine was first seen in ancient times. Although the word vermouth is of German origins: Vermut means absinth, it was in Italy where in the 17th century the new techniques to make aromatized wines called Vermouth were discovered. Soon thereafter those techniques spread over the alps to Chambery and Herault in France, where we can still find traditional vermouth production techniques. However, the region surround Torino in Italy remains the center of vermouth production, for a large part thanks to the great success that the firm Martini & Rossi achieved. Besides the obligation to use only white wine and limit the alcohol percentage to 18%, there are no restrictions for the vermouth distillers, enabling them to use many different ingredients. Most vermouth distillers usually dip into the well of old recipes from days long gone. The main target of today's distillers is to create a well balanced and stabile aperitif that is characteristic for their brand. The production methods and recipes are, therefore, very well kept secrets. Vermouth, originally from Italy, is a bartender's favorite because it mixes so well with all kinds of spirits. There are different types of vermouth: Rosso (Red): a sweet variant that does not owe his color to the use of red wine, but rather to an added ingredient, caramel. Bianco (White): equivalent to red vermouth with a similar soft taste. Dry: a more bitter type of alcohol which is particularly suitable for making the famous Vodka Martini. In Torino, Italy vermouth was originally a local aperitif, but thanks to the bartenders that made it into one of their favorite ingredients for cocktails, vermouth can now be found all around the world. Try the classic French appertif- chilled dry vermouth poured into a chilled tulip shaped glass, and served with a twist of lemon. Delicious! |
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Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth |
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Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth |
| A superior French dry vermouth. The white wine base allowed to 'cook' in the open air during a year of oak maturation before flavoring and fortification. The blend is then aged for a further year before release. |
This sweet French vermouth has a brown/russet color with aromas of spices, minerals, prunes, and quinine. Moderately sweet with a hint of spice and cloves, this vermouth is a good aperitif. Add an ice cube or two and enjoy! |
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Versasi Dry Vermouth |
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Versasi Sweet Vermouth |
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| This dry Vermouth has wonderful notes of cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram, and chamomile. It is excellent mixed with Gin or Vodka in a Martini. |
This sweet Vermouth has wonderful notes of orange peel, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla. It is excellent mixed with whisky or rye for a Manhattan. |
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