Articles on 'Wine'

  • Marble Hill: Marble Hill is a neighborhood in Manhattan that’s actually associated more closely with the Bronx. This cocktail was named for it. The Marble Hill is a sophisticated cocktail with a strong kick – three ounces of alcohol. Two of them are gin, so this drink is not for gin-haters. It does have some orange juice, but this is not one of those drinks with a full serving of vitamin C – the fruit juice is just enough to bring the gin ... READ MORE
  • Balm: The Balm is a fairly sophisticated cocktail. Its use of bitters may present a challenge to novice taste buds, but there’s an easy solution: the bitters can be left out for guests who don’t enjoy that flavor. Because the biggest part of a Balm is dry sherry, it’s not terribly sweet even without the bitters. Balm cocktails make a great apéritif, served alongside olives, cheese and/or crackers. It’s also very nice served with dessert, as long as the dessert you’ve chosen ... READ MORE