Today, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Chris Collins (NY-27) introduced the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation (CIDER) Act. The Act, HR 600, would amend the section of the tax code that deals with wine and related beverages, 26 USC § 5041, to support the growing number of craft and entrepreneurial cider makers, and tailor … Continue reading First step towards making the hard cider industry more competitive taken by Rep. Blumenauer and Rep. Collins as they reintroduce CIDER Act
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Cocktail Friday; Leigh’s Almond-tini
When I take my seat in front of the laptop on Friday mornings to choose the cocktail of the day, it isn't always an easy task. There are so many delightful options on the screen in front of me and I have several things to keep in mind when sorting. Just a few of them … Continue reading Cocktail Friday; Leigh’s Almond-tini
Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Linda Valentine-Dean: What is the right set up for a home bar liquor, mixers, everything. This is for the person who occasionally entertains and does not want to rush to the store to stock up each time but instead keep the home bar stocked with standards for most tastes. Shaun Daugherty: Hi Linda! First, let … Continue reading Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Friday Cocktail Hour; The Nutcracker by Shaun Daugherty
We have been through a few days of scorching late summer temps and nothing beats the heat like a plate of fresh fruit and a refreshing cocktail. The tropical climate had left me parched for rum and as always our resident Cocktail Specialist Shaun Daugherty had the perfect concoction to appease my thirst. Nutcracker Cocktail … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour; The Nutcracker by Shaun Daugherty
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Apollo Cocktail
Ingredients list for a perfect Friday evening; it must kick off a three day weekend, cool crisp evening air, a fire in the back yard pit and the perfect sipping sensation. Here in the Northwest, it is the last weekend of summer before school begins. Gathering friends together for great food, delicious cocktails and engaging … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Apollo Cocktail
A Dazzling Creation; French Martini
The days are beginning to shorten and the moon seems to rise a bit earlier. Summer nights are still warm and a night on the porch sipping a fantastic cocktail is a great way to end the day. I have a weakness for the taste of the delicious raspberry, which is why Shaun the Bartender's dazzling … Continue reading A Dazzling Creation; French Martini
Cocktail Friday; The Vegan by Shaun the Bartender
Mother Nature brings such luscious bounty in the summer months, and it's pure pleasure to browse stands, farms and markets during this season to choose fresh fruits and vegetables from their over flowing bins. When Shaun the Bartender posted this fresh, crisp beauty, I knew this would be our choice for Friday's post. Vegan Cocktail … Continue reading Cocktail Friday; The Vegan by Shaun the Bartender
Cool Down with a Summertime Favorite; The Georgia Peach by Shaun the Bartender
Sitting under a tree in the cool shade while slowly sipping a chilled summer cocktail is a great way to take a break on a hot afternoon. The fresh taste of peach and the snap of cold lemonade will rejuvenate the soul and refresh the body. Georgia Peach1 1/2 oz Vodka1/2 oz. Peach SchnappsSplash of … Continue reading Cool Down with a Summertime Favorite; The Georgia Peach by Shaun the Bartender
Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder
Nothing inspires me more in the summer than beverages and cuisine bursting with fresh ingredients. Fruits and purchased at local a farmers market are perfect flavors for a delightfully cool cocktail. That is what caught my eye on Shaun the Bartenders site this week. Ripley Cocktail 10 – 12 Fresh Red Raspberries Juice of one … Continue reading Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder
Happy Hour’s Washington Cocktail by Shaun the Bartender
Whether it's the back yard or beach front, a seat in front of an outdoor fire and a great cocktail is the perfect way to end the day and begin the evening. Here in the Northwest, the weather should hold for the weekend, so it's time to gather some peeps, throw another log on the fire … Continue reading Happy Hour’s Washington Cocktail by Shaun the Bartender
