Keoke Coffee drink has strong flavor, making it the perfect beverage for winter
This popular coffee cocktail is made with with Kahlua, brandy, crème de cacao, and of course, coffee. Read more »
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Thanksgiving Cosmo is sweet and refreshing with a ginger twist
As a great pair to heavy, hearty Thanksgiving Dinner food, Thirsty Thursday writer Monique Iuster prepared a ginger cosmo, perfectly fruity and refreshing. Read more »
Dry white wine comes in fishy bottle
This dry white wine has a fruity flavor and strong aftertaste—your basic white wine. The caveat? It comes in a fish-shaped bottle. Read more »
What your alcohol choice says about your vote
The election is going to be rough, but luckily humor columnist Patty Terhune has a comprehensive list of what your drink of choice says about you. Read more »
Festive fall cocktail tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass
This week, our Thirsty Thursday writer, Monique Iuster got into the Fall spirit and whipped up a pumpkin spice cocktail based off a classic White Russian. Read more »
Grape juice-like BOOberry Breeze wine puts emphasis on festive scare
This week the Thirsty Thursday writer, Monique Iuster explored something scary: BOOberry Breeze wine. Read more »
Sake has sweet, fruity taste with hints of apricot
Looking for a new drink to try out this weekend? Check out Zipang Sparkling Sake, a light carbonated sake with fruity undertones. Read more »
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet Wine tastes rich and velvety, with blackberry hints
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet Wine pours thick, and leaves fruity, sweet aftertaste, though it may not be in the dessert wine category. Read more »
1911 Original Hard Cider is light and clear with a tart apple taste
Local apple orchard Beak and Skiff sells their own Original Hard Cider, which has a light, fruity, tart flavor, perfect for the crisp fall weather. Read more »
Watermelon-lime ale smells of melon but lacks original taste
Not sure how to mix together the fall season with the summer weather? This Watermelon Lime Ale could be your answer. Read more »
Here are the best pre-Juice Jam drinks
If you don't like cheap beer leaking down the side of your solo cup, try one of these alternate drink picks which are perfect for a Juice Jam pre-game. Read more »
Fruity Sangria great way to spruce up regular red wine
Not sure if you want wine or juice? For the perfect in-between, add some fresh fruit to this bottled drink with pomegranate, citrus and cinnamon twist. Read more »
Trader José Dark Beer has strong sweet smell with chocolate, nutty flavor
This week, Thirsty Thursday writer Monique Iuster tried out Trader José Dark Premium Beer, a sweet and chocolaty pilsner imported from Mexico. Read more »
Rose wine delights tastebuds with fruity, sweet notes
The Sutter Home Pink Moscato wine, typically a white wine, has layers of flavors, including: tropical fruit, caramel and sweet vanilla. Read more »
A light, sweet mixed drink to enjoy in the last few weeks of summer
Tired of Natty Lite? Try this cool, classy drink, perfect for the last few weeks of summer heat in Syracuse. Read more »
Sheffield Cellars Tawny Port offers sweet, berry flavor
This week, Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow reviewed Sheffield Cellars Tawny Port, a sweet dessert wine with notes of raspberries, strawberries and French vanilla. Read more »
Labatt Blue Canadian Pilsener has a balanced, dry cornbread taste
Labatt Blue Canadian Pilsener is imported from Canada and was the first beer Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow, tried when he came to Syracuse. Read more »
The 2014 Pacific Rim Riesling has a hint of gummy bears
The 2014 Pacific Rim Riesling is the wine featured in this week's Thirsty Thursday. The smell and taste is very sweet, with hints of tropical fruits and gummy bears. Read more »
Ballast Point’s The Commodore American Stout has bold scent, weak flavor
This week, Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow tried out Ballast Point’s The Commodore American Stout. While the beer isn't full-bodied, the smell has notes of coffee and chocolate. Read more »
Presidente has tropical flavors, corny aftertaste
This week our Thirsty Thursday writer reviewed Presidente, a classic Dominican beer typically found on sunny beaches. This particular beer is brewed with adjuncts, such as corn, which leaves an aftertaste. Read more »
Smithwick’s Premium Irish Ale is nutty with a hint of apple in the finish
Smithwick’s Premium Irish Ale smells nutty and tastes similarly. Thirsty Thursday columnist Max Darrow recommends drinking it with a juicy bacon burger. Read more »
Abita Purple Haze has crisp flavor, fizzy finish
This week our Thirsty Thursday writer Max Darrow reviewed Abita Purple Haze, a standard pilsner with raspberry notes and a long, fizzy finish with a fruity kick. Read more »
Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter smells delicious but tastes bitter
Max Darrow expected the Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter to be a great winter night pick me up but was less than thrilled with the taste. Read more »
Evan Williams is versatile, sweet and affordable bourbon
Instead of shelling out a lot of money for a bottle of Jack Daniels, Max Darrow suggests that you purchase it's cheaper equivalent which tastes just as good. Read more »
