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Food & Wine | Alvear Sherry & The Summer Cocktail

The more that I talk about the summer season and its subsequent cocktails, the more I get excited for the possibilities. I like to think of mixology and bartending in the same way that I do cooking. It’s truly an art and meant to be experimented with alongside beautiful ingredients and an adventurous spirit. The trend of classic cocktails and their resurgence has been a topic that I have spoken to before and I’m sure will mention again throughout the summer. Recently I ventured in the world of Spanish Sherry with Bodegas Alvear Wines and found that this once over looked item can truly make your summer cocktails something to remember. Let me tell you how here! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Alvear Sherry & The Summer Cocktail”

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Food & Wine | Diamond Estates Sipping in the Sun

For those of you who have followed my partnership with Diamond Estates, you know how much I have come to love them and bringing their wines to your laptop and smart phone screens. Alongside the ever growing DoTheDaniel.com audience, Diamond Estates has joined on board for yet another year of seasonal posts to feature, review and critique their latest & greatest. This season I bring you my Sipping in the Sun post with wines for those spring nights with a light sweater and summer days with SPF 50 needed. Although the seasons seems to be melting into one, these wines are sure to please any wine lover’s taste for any occasion, spring or summer.

Not all wine is created equal, and not all occasions call for the same type of wine. I offer you some quick tips and tricks in hopes that the next time you head to the LCBO or are in search of something unique to wow your taste buds that you take my advise. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Diamond Estates Sipping in the Sun”

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Food & Wine | Jaan Liqueur is just right

With summer officially around the corner and new cocktails being concocted on every patio in the city, it’s always fun to try and keep up with the latest trends in the Food & Wine world.  Be it the return of classic cocktails or the infusion of wild and exotic liqueurs, this summer is all about setting yourself free with a cocktail in hand. So I’m excited to tell you about the newly launched and beautifully crafted Jaan Liqueur on DoTheDaniel.com! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Jaan Liqueur is just right”

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Food & Wine | The Summer of L’apéro & Lillet Blanc

With the upcoming summer upon us (anyone else notice how we skipped spring and went right to the hot stuff?), the pending patios and warm summer nights await. Be you a fan of enjoying the hustle of the city nightlife or entertaining guests at home, the energy of the summer is coming. What better time then now to be in the know what hot summer cocktails and beverages to enjoy? I am so excited to tell you all about the newest summer entertaining trend of l’apéro & Lillet Blanc. Continue reading “Food & Wine | The Summer of L’apéro & Lillet Blanc”