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EH Gift Guide #3: The Pseudo-Connoisseur

We all have that someone we know who seemingly knows everything about wine and spirits, which makes it that much harder to chose a gift. In the following compilation composed of the finest luxury bottles, as well as a few necessary accessories, you’ll find all the products a true alcohol connoisseur will appreciate this season. Hopefully, you can enjoy them just as much. Cheers!

 

1. AMQ Collection

Alexander McQueen Eau De Parfum

Best at just about everything, Alexander McQueen undoubtedly offers an array of subtly elegant fragrances. It took a build-up of two years to release this compilation and they will satisfy even the pickiest person.

Eau de Parfum, $245 each, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. Available online on AlexanderMcQueen.com.

 

2. Gran patron Smoky

Gran Patrón Smoky Tequila

At an intriguing 101 proof, you won’t even feel it because Patrón successfully made a super smooth and gentle high-alcohol content liquid. This one’s for those who really know their tequila.

Gran Patrón Smoky, $199, PATRÓN. Available at certain retailers.

 

3. Poglia corkscrew

Cooper & Thief x Max Poglia Signature Wood & Bone Corkscrew

Every connoisseur deserves a picture-worthy bar and an artisan corkscrew.

Wood & bone corkscrew, $135, COOPER & THIEF x MAX POGLIA. Available online on Poglia.co.

 

4. The Dalmore

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve

You can’t really go wrong with a Scottish single-malt.

Port Wood Reserve, $99, THE DALMORE. Available at certain retailers.

 

5. Grey Goose Tin

Grey Goose Holiday Tin

From France with love — don’t forget to leave a magnet love note on the metal tin the bottle comes in.

Holiday Tin, $45, GREY GOOSE. Available at Duty-Free Airport Shopping Destinations and Grey Goose Winter Marché Pop-Up at JFK’s Terminal 4.

 

6. 1950s Milo Bar Cart

Milo Baughman 1950’s Bar Cart

Simple, chic, and moveable, this bar cart is a Mad Men-approved essential.

1950’s Bar Cart, $671, MILO BAUGHMAN. Available at RH, Restoration Hardware, and RestorationHardware.com. 

 

7. Bacarrat

Baccarat Harmonie on the Rocks

A solid glassware set is always a solid gift for the one who likes to enjoy their booze like a gentleman.

Harmonie on the Rocks, $990, BACCARAT. Available at Baccarat.com.

 

8. dooney and burke

Dooney & Bourke Alto Wine Bottle Picnic Tote

For when one needs to transport their cherry-picked wine, here’s a chic, leather tote/backpack to carry it with ease.

Alto Wine Bottle Picnic Tote, $295, DOONEY & BOURKE. Available online on Dooney.com. 

 

9. Bedell

Bedell Musée 2013

If it’s good enough for Obama, it’s good enough for us especially with Bedell’s special edition Musee bottles that only pop-up once in a while when the harvest calls for it.

MUSÉE 2013, $125, BEDELL CELLARS. Avaibale at certain retail locations and BedellCellars.com.

 

10. Coravin

Coravin Model Two Wine System

Fulfill your true wine mom inhibitions with this practical wine dispenser.

Two wine system, $299.95, CORAVIN. Available at Coravin.com.

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It’s Been A Long Week: Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

Holiday’s are looming in, NYC has seen its first snow, and it’s officially cold enough for gluhwein, or in this case a twist on the traditional hot toddy. Warm, spiced, and comforting with a kick, the Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy is a long-needed revamp of the drink. Starting with the wine, Cooper & Thief is renowned for aging its wine in ex-bourbon barrels with a spirituous character and velvet to taste. The soft tannins and subtle heat married with the season’s best friends: cinnamon, star anise and a dash of whiskey, are the perfect taste of holiday spirit never too early to enjoy (even on Thanksgiving.)

Cocktail by Apartment Bartender

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend
  • 6 oz High West American Prairie Bourbon 
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 star anise
  • 8-12 oz hot water 
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • granulated sugar 

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Method: 

For Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend Spiced Syrup: In a saucepan, lightly simmer wine, broken cinnamon sticks, and star anise until warm.  Add equal parts sugar and stir until dissolved.  Remove from heat and strain.

  • Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and spiced syrup in a mug. 
  • Top with hot water and stir. 
  • Garnish with a smoke cinnamon stick and a lemon wedge.

Cheers!