Wassail

To wassail is to toast to health. Wassailing refers to an old English tradition that involve singing and drinking to the health of the apple trees on the Twelfth Night. The intention is too awaken the trees and scare bad spirits away from the orchards with the hope of...
Sangria and Syrah

Sangria and Syrah

Sangria, a mixture of wine and fruit served chilled is a summer tradition that was brought to the U.S. from Spain. It is a commonly misunderstood beverage that is a usually a mix of fruit punch and headache producing cheap jug wine. As lovers of good food and fine...
The rokzchelada

The rokzchelada

We are getting ready for the heatwave with our spin on a Chelada – simple and super refreshing. Stay cool out there! Ninkasi Wünderbier 1/2 tsp rokz Bloody Mary salt 1/2 tsp rokz Lime Margarita salt 1/2 Worcestershire sauce 1 oz lime juice and a glass full of...
Michelada – My Beer on Ice

Michelada – My Beer on Ice

It was on a summer trip to visit my brother in the coastal mountains of Northern California that I first tried my beer on ice. One day was looking to be particularly hot, so a plan was hatched to beat the heat with my brother’s summer drink of choice – Micheladas. I...