How to make the perfect Mojito!

Classic mojito

The minty Mojito is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for an afternoon party or summer BBQ. In this video, hosted by Bahama Breeze Senior Development Chef Peter Olsacher, you can learn how to make the perfect Mojito.

Ingredients

• 3 lime wedges
• 4-6 mint sprigs
• Simple syrup
• Rum
• Crushed iced
• Splash of soda
• Sugar cane for garnish

Maison Dupuy Hotel
1001 Toulouse Street - French Quarter
New Orleans, LA 70115

Thursday, April 9

Simi Winery

Dinner, 7 p.m., $95

One of the oldest Sonoma wineries founded in 1876, Simi has continued to grow as a landmark California house, branching from its beginnings in the Alexander Valley to the Russian River Valley. Simi’s portfolio of wines include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, pinot noir, and zinfandel. Winemaker Steve Reeder will present these quality wines, as well as their Landslide Vineyard cabernet sauvignon alongside delectable cuisine.

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Comprised of four different private dining areas uniquely displaying colonial era touches such as exposed beams and walk-in fireplaces. The cuisine is eclectic contemporary fare.

Originally designed is a large fireplace which has been completely restored and is now the focal point of our Grille Room. This charming intimate colonial style room presents a fantastic atmosphere for your dining experience. The most popular room in the house!!

The state-of-the-art custom built Ice Bar offers a variety of Signature Martinis and an attractive atmosphere making it the county’s finest after work and late night gathering spot. On Sunday’s it features the Raw Bar during our Grand Brunch Service.

Connected to the eclectic “Ice Bar” is the “Library Lounge”. With its classic oak millwork and grand colonial design, the Library Bar serves standard libations along with an ever changing wine by the glass list.

For Artisanal cheese lovers, the Cheese Cave presents a temperature controlled environment which stores fine cheeses from around the world. The Cheese Cave adds a wonderful addition to the ala carte menu, with globally influenced flights paired with appropriate wine selections.

1 1/2 ounce gin

3/4 ounce Cointreau

3/4 ounce lemon juice

Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Come support the book launch and meet the author!!! Join our own John Laloganes for an interactive and educational tasting of the “big six grape varietals” - Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. John’s new book “The Essentials of Wine with Food Pairing Techniques” is a 336-page compendium for the novice and intermediate wine consumer. The book is written in a straightforward approach to understanding wine and providing a framework for making intelligent food-pairing decisions.

$5 per person

More Info:  WineStyles Belmont

Fine Dining in the South..

Southern cuisine often gets lumped together as grits, cornbread and fried chicken, and to be sure, that can truly be fine dining. The chef at Tally Ho takes many traditional dishes, and mixes both international  and European styles to bring to you a dining experience that takes the meaning of ‘fine dining’ to a new plateau. Paired with an impressive, yet approachable wine list, and the Tally Ho has a combination of comfort and saviore faire you’ll not find anywhere else!

509 Mangum Ave
Selma
Alabama
36701
(334) 872-1390

For more info visit: http://www.tallyhoselma.com/

Price: $28.00

Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannic. Raspberry, flowers and mineral on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, turning a little jammy and raisiny. Shows loads of new oak.

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X’s & O’s
Ingredients:
- 2 sage leaves
- 1/4 oz Monin pear syrup
- 1/6 Asian pear
- 7 blueberries
- 1/2 oz lime
- 2 oz G’vine Nouaison gin
Garish: blueberries and raspberries

Muddle the first four ingredients, then add the rest of the ingredients to shake with ice. Double strain over ice into a tall glass. Garnish with blueberries and raspberries.

ENJOY!

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Priced at $50

With its deep hue it gives of  blackberry, herbs, vanilla bean, and a touch of oak on the nose. Medium-plus body, with nice concentration. Palate is chock full of nicely ripened black fruits, black currant, dark chocolate, and hints of anise with additional notes of cedar developing in glass. Smooth and silky, the tannins are round and help carry the fruit on the plus finish. Very enjoyable. Cheers!