Who doesn’t love booze infused desserts? I mean, two sweet escapes warped into one. Here in Hawaii, we have the decadent rum soaked bread pudding at Formaggio Wine Bar, the triple sec spiked chocolate souflee at Brasserie Du Vin and the liquor laden tiramisu at Capische. Spirited soaked sweets can be the perfect end to a romantic meal and …
Miami has the Mojito. Vegas the Vodka-Redbull. New Orleans the Hand Grenade. And Hawaii has the Mai Tai. Every tourist city has it’s cocktail abomination, ordered at every bar in sight, and usually served in a oversized plastic souvenir cup and covered in cheap toys. It is in such fantasy lands we often assume cocktail …
Featured Editor: Tobin Ellis- A Tour Through HI Mai Tai’s Read More »
‘Tis the season full of fetes, friends and family and what better way to gift exchange with your group of pals than at a festive bar or restaurant over seasonally inspired cocktails. We’re talking sparkling pomegranate infused sips and decadent creamy classics. Check your list and check it twice but make sure it includes making …
That’s the Spirit: The Sippin’ 5 Festive Sips in Hawaii Read More »
St. Germain is quite possibly my most favorite liqueur. It’s certainly my add-in of choice to bubbles, gin & soda, dry white wine and even beer. The delicately flavored spirit of freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms adds stylish sophistication to any cocktail. Neither passion fruit, nor pear, nor lemon – the taste of St. Germain hints …
To purists, blending bubbles with anything might be tres touché. But for cocktail lovers, Champagne or Sparkling Wine can be an ideal ingredient in which to add spirits and fun flavors. Don’t deem all bubbly blends as sweet or silly. On the contrary, the classic Champagne Cocktail of sugar cubes, aromatic bitters and sparkling wine …
Bubbling Blends: The Sippin’ 5 Champagne Cocktails in Hawaii Read More »
Munch, is an ongoing, monthly cuisine and cocktail pairing dinner held at Oahu’s chic Apartment 3 ultra-lounge. For the final Munch of 2010, executive chef James Lewis and local Master Mixologist, Joey Gottesman of Better Brands Hawaii collaborated to bring foodie and cocktail enthusiasts alike a tasty three-course meal and trio of cocktails highlighting the spirit- gin. …
Bourbon is the new Vodka. And the Old-Fashioned is the new Martini, thanks in no small part to Don Draper, the ultra-charming, lady-killing creative director from AMC’s Mad Men that’s helped make it popular again. Yet, it’s no real surprise that the current brown liquor trend hasn’t quite made its way to Hawaii, the sun-drenched …
Chemistry + cocktails? I mean, it makes sense to me. Mixologists might as well be called cocktail chemists or dubbed liquid cooks in my book as the art of the cocktail is all about perfect proportions, precise measurements and innovative combinations. More and more bartenders are applying molecular gastronomy to their craft, mixing spirits with …
Foam Party: The Sippin’ 5 Foamy Libations in Hawaii Read More »
CITYSIP.COM was conceived on a beach in Hawaii following one of the biggest parties of the year — the opening celebration of the Waikiki Edition Hotel — the boutique brainchild born between namesake hoteliers, Ian Schrager and Bill Marriott. The cutting-edge soon-to-be hot mini-chain has unveiled a new era for not only O’ahu but for …
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