September 28th Weekly Selections

Wine of the Week
Pink Slip
This wine is made right here in South Dakota at Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City. A cool blend of White Zinfandel and Catawba. It is a semi-dry blush wine that pairs remarkably well with a wide range of foods!

Beer of the Week
Bud Light Golden Wheat
Introducing Bud Light Golden Wheat, a more flavorful light beer for a refreshing alternative to the everyday. Bud Light Golden Wheat is the first light beer brewed with golden wheat and a hint of citrus, created specifically for smooth drinkability. The result is a surprisingly easy to drink full-flavored beer with 30% fewer calories than traditional wheat beers. At 4.1% alcohol and 118 calories, now there is no reason to sacrifice great flavor for a light beer. This Reminded me of a lighter version of Blue Moon, really easy to drink.

Spirit of the Week
New Amsterdam Gin
An American gin produced in Modesto, California. It is an interesting gin because it does not have the juniper base that most do, but at less than $20 a bottle it is a pleasant change of pace if you're on a budget. New Amsterdam works well in fruity drinks and is a nice bottle to have in stock every once in a while. I don't recommend this for the gin connoisseur, but for those who are fond of vodka, especially infused vodkas, it is a nice spirit. (About.com)

Cocktail of the Week
Quarterback Sack

• 2oz Gin
• 2oz Vodka
• 1oz Triple Sec
• 4oz Bloody Mary Mix
• Splash of Tonic Water

In a mixing glass half filled with ice combine all ingredients except tonic water. Strain into four shot glasses. Top with tonic water. (makes four 1 1/2 oz servings)