Wine of the Week
Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2007
Winemaker Notes: Ironstone's Obsession is seductively aromatic with youthful aromas that are markedly floral. Extremely drinkable, this lusciously brilliant and fanciful wine is full of fruit flavors and finishes crisp and clean.
Food Pairing: Obsession Symphony is an ideal complement to many types of cuisine, especially ones that are on the spicy side. Obsession is exceptional with Pad Thai or other Thai dishes. The hot curry found in Indian cuisine is cooled by Obsession's fresh fruit flavors. It's also a great choice with grilled fruits.
Beer of the Week
Wild Blue Lager
This beer has flavor not only right out of the bottle, but also when added to different food dishes and recipes."Pairing Wild Blue with pork dishes, like pork tenderloin with apricot mustard, really brings out the flavors and aromas in this full-bodied beer. I also enjoy this beer paired with a mixed-green salad with dried fruit” says Jill Vaughn, a brewmaster from Anheuser-Busch. “Wild Blue is such a great match for food because its hint of sweetness is balanced by a finishing tartness that cleanses the palate."
Spirit of the Week
Kubler Swiss Absinthe Superieure
Yes, Absinthe is legal in the USA again after over 30 years of being banned. Kubler is made according to the original recipe of 1863. The principle ingredients are the herbs Grand Wormwood and Anise that provide the balance between bitter and sweet and make the taste of the spirit so compelling. Has a Thujone content of approximately 9 parts per million as US laws dictates and is 106 proof. For recipes check out kublerabsinthe.com.
Cocktail of the Week
The Frozen "Texas Twister"
For more cool recipes and how-to videos, visit Summer Cocktails By Stephen Phillips.
The first name in frozen drinks is often margarita. Sharon Hyland, a native Texan, says when you want to blow people away and celebrate in true Lone Star style use the best tequila (such as Patron Silver) in this frozen confection.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 to 3 oz. high-quality tequila 1-1/2 oz. Grand Marnier 1-1/2 to 2 oz. fresh lime juice 1/4 pint frozen limeade Splash of Corona (or your favorite Mexican beer) Splash of your favorite red wine such as Zinfandel 2 cups crushed ice.
Preparation: Blend all ingredients with ice in blender until smooth. Pour into a chilled margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.Yield: Two drinks
Monday, August 10, 2009
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2 comments:
i like that you are giving pairings for the beers as well as the wines
it is great to know that absinthe is avaible somwhere else other than a "strip club" as a novelty shot
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