Rancho La Gloria Skinny Margarita — Strawberry (RTD)
Bright, semi-opaque pink/ruby color. The nose is subtle, offering scents of sweet strawberry and red berries with spring flowers and candy sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet, red berry core with tart berries and citrus accents to keep it fresh. Medium-bodied with great fruit concentration and a tart lemonade-like finish. null $8.99 – 3 Stars
Laird's Old Fashioned (RTD)
Brilliant, bronze to amber color. The nose is filled with the scents of fresh orange peel supported by baked apples with accents of bitters, and more orange notes with hints of sweet cherry. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a decadent, fruit-driven core with waves of brown spice, Brandy, and orange essence. A bold and authentic cocktail with complex flavors and great length. Pour over ice and strain and serve on fresh ice with an orange slice or peel. This lovely RTD proves that Laird's Applejack is the ideal spirit for the classic Old Fashioned. $14.99 – 4.5 Stars
Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye (RTD)
Brilliant, golden amber color. The aromatics are quite beautiful featuring ginger and honey with supporting notes of spring flowers, orange peel, allspice, and hints of clove and tropical fruits. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fruit-driven core with bitter orange, honey, brown baking spices, and sweet Rye accents. Full-bodied with ideal balance and great length. $38 – 4.5 Stars
Up or Over Fords Gin Classic Dry Martini (RTD)
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very subtle with scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a generous but crisp juniper-led core with citrus zest, pine cone, and faint earth accents that linger on the dry finish. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance on a silky mid-palate leading to a crisp finish. Served over up after chilling over ice as recommended. A lemon twist garnish is a great addition but so is a quality green olive. A damn fine martini. $14.99 – 4.5 Stars
Up or Over Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Sour (RTD)
Cloudy, copper/gold redolent of Whiskey touched lemonade. The nose is very pleasing with sweet citrus in the lead followed by vibrant Whiskey notes offering scents of caramel, oak, and brown baking spices. The palate flips the aromatics with Whiskey now in the lead delivering bright caramel, vanilla, and sweet/tart citrus accents. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced while being ultra-refreshing — it disappears from the glass. Served over ice as recommended. A lemon garnish is a positive reinforcement to the citrus in the cocktail and lifts the experience. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars
