Northside Winter Cocktails
Who said you can’t drink a piña colada in the winter? To help us get through the cold, snowy winter months, Northside Distilling has put together three cool cocktails for you to make at home using our spirits. Sip on a Jack Frost Colada, Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate, and Pomegranate Agave Martini.
How Did The Bloody Mary Come To Be?
If you’re like most, you recover from an evening out with a delicious brunch packed with good food and even better drinks. And when it comes to the hair of the dog, the cocktail that never lets us down is none other than the iconic Bloody Mary. While this cocktail is probably a staple at your brunch gatherings and enjoyed at parties year-round, how much do you really know about where it all started? Get to know the cocktail that’s been curing your hangovers for over 100 years.
The Surprising History of Drinking Games
Virtually all known societies since Neolithic times have used alcoholic beverages in some way or another – usually to mark important events or rituals, but also to convey social status and pledge affiliation to a group. Drinking games are a natural outgrowth of humanity's intimate social relationship with alcohol.
All About Agave
Have you ever wondered why you've never been able to find American Tequila? If you've ever wandered the liquor store aisles searching for a 'Made in America' sticker on your favorite tequila bottle and came up empty, there's an explanation. To be legally recognized as Tequila, a spirit must be made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and produced in Jalisco, Mexico, and municipalities in Guanajuato, Michoacán Nayarit and Tamaulipas. So what’s American Agave?
Craft Brewing vs. Craft Distilling
We're all familiar with the boom in breweries, but what about craft distilleries? Craft distilleries have grown exponentially over the years, with over 2,000 distilleries located throughout the United States, and all sharing a love of crafting local spirits. With many consumers fascinated by the art of distilling, coupled with the enjoyment that comes from sipping on local spirits, craft distilling is the future of booze.