Thinking of Drinking: The Coconut Highball

Perfect neat, or in a Highball, the flavor profile and versatility of DEWAR’S Caribbean Smooth 8-year-old rum cask finish offers a great alternative to beer and wine for food pairings. Signature serves include The Coconut Highball, which reimagines the classic highball with a refreshing blend of coconut and citrus flavors, as well as The Cask to Colada that includes Caribbean Smooth, fresh pineapple juice, vanilla sugar and coconut water.

Thinking of Drinking: White Wine Paloma

After months full of rosé and endless Aperol spritzes, we deserve to sip something that not only keeps the season alive, but does so with a twist. To upgrade your end of summer cocktail routine, Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters teamed up with experimental mixologist Elliott Clark (@apartment_bartender) to reinterpret a warm-weather favorite featuring 2016 Cooper & Thief Sauvignon Blanc (SRP: $29.99) – the Cooper & Thief White Wine Paloma.

Perfect Pair: Sweet Corn and Jalapeno Risotto

Today, I'm craving risotto.  My end of summer risotto pairs perfectly with two white wines. Check out my recommendations below.

A Few of My Favorite Things: Plant-Based Cakes Delivered by Seasonal Roots

Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that supports family farmers, local artisans, and small businesses who use sustainable practices that are less about short-term profit and more about preserving the land and the environment for future generations. The farmers they partner with grow nutritious produce and humanely raise happy animals for meat, eggs, and dairy while the small businesses create some of the most delicious products! Recently, Seasonal Roots partnered with Empowered Plant Cakes - a plant-based company created by Paige Welch. The cakes are gluten free, raw, plant-based, and absolutely amazing!!