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This past December the Hawaii media community lost an amazing writer, teacher and close friend when Editor, John Heckathorn passed away.  This upcoming Sunday, April 15th, from 6 pm to midnight the Hawaii Chapter of the United States Bartender’s Guild is holding a fundraiser at Apartment 3. According to USBG Hawaii Chapter President David Newman, “The fundraiser is a memorial cocktail mixer …

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There’s no other way to be, than a VIP, especially during Miami Rum Renaissance, next week, April 16-22nd.  We at CitySip are giving away 2 VIP all-access passes simply by heading to our site and signing up, e-mailing us at info@citysip.com saying “I love Rum” or RSVP’ing to our CitySip Miami Cocktail Party via e-mail. It’s as simple as that. Winners …

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Win Tickets To Whisky Live Love whisky? So do we. Drink Me Magazine is giving away 2 pairs of VIP tickets to the Event in New York: Whisky Live New York brings you over 200 of the world’s finest Scotches, Bourbons and whiskies of all types. Whisky Live NYC Wed, April 11th, 2012 Pier 60 6:30pm, …

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We’re exactly one-week away from The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, one of the world’s premier international rum events, presenting a unique and exciting celebration of the fine arts of distillation, maturing and blending fine cane spirits. Enjoy a full week of exclusive VIP parties at Miami’s most notable venues, a grand two-day exhibition of the best …

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Yet another Monday Brunch at Maharlika came and went this past Monday, March 26th. Three times a charm as this was the best yet. The monthly complimentary for industry brunch was once again sponsored by Heaven Hill and featured PAMA, Admiral Nelson Spiced Rum and Blackheart Spiced Rum cocktails created by Maharlika co-owner and bartender, Enzo Lim. Bartenders, consultants and spirits …

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Last Friday CitySip got seriously SWAG’ed by the crew over at flipflop wines & rum too. The fun, theme-friendly wine company sent us 11 varietals to sip through along with their newly debuted rum! Joining the Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cab Sauv and Moscato are six new varietals which include Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sweet Red, Bubbly Chardonnay, …

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From a la carte, to buffet, to al fresco, to boozy, there’s no doubt that New York trumps the art of the mid-day meal taking brunch to new, lofty heights. Bubbly flows at Lavo while bottomless mimosas get downed at Murray Hill hubs and the stylish set swarm spots a la Soho.  No matter what …

Liquid Brunch: The Sippin’ 5 Spots for a Mid-Day Buzz Read More »

It’s all about time for tea and shamrock shade cocktails at Mandarin Oriental this weekend. Sip on the Irish Matcha Latte ($16), a blend of Match green tea, milk, Bailey’s and whipped cream while taking in the panoramic vistas of Las Vegas Boulevard. Take in the zen-like atmosphere and focus your inner chi before hitting …

Ye Olde Irish: The Sippin’ 5 Spots for St. Pattys Day Read More »

On the vernal equinox, learn how to mix classic and seasonal libations from Two E Bar/Lounge’s innovative cocktail creator, Sachin Hasan. During each seasonal solstice and equinox this year, Sachin will be behind the bar teaching Two E guests how to achieve the perfectly blended cocktail. Guests will also receive the drink recipes to enjoy mixing at home. The …

A Change of Season Mixology Classes at The Pierre Read More »

CitySip just returned from a memorable week in Trinidad with the House of Angostura. The bitter and rum house hosted a crop of fellow journalists, bevy of bartenders and corporate team members from across the world to a week of island adventures, carnival celebrations and Angostura education. We did it all from taking an extensive tour …

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