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Mamajuana – the Dominican Republic cure-all

The consumption of alcohol for social, ritual, medicinal, and religious purposes appears to be widely spread through history and societies. In centuries past, alcohol used to be prescribed by doctors as a cure-all, mostly based on no scientific proof. Instead of anesthesia, alcohol was commonly used to knock patients out or to lessen the pain before say, an amputation. Doctors experimented with treatments that today … Continue reading Mamajuana – the Dominican Republic cure-all

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4 new ways to up your adult beverage game

Impress your friends, try a new theme for a dinner party, or build your meal or party around an alcohol of choice. Here are 4 new ways to up your adult beverage game. Martini & Rossi Frosé Pouches LaLaScoop’s new favorite drink for the backyard or beach – the Frosé pouch! So easy, no need to worry about mixing ingredients or planning far in advance, … Continue reading 4 new ways to up your adult beverage game

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The Art of Cognac: Hennessy Teams with Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell

In its continuing support of artists, Hennessy this month launched its latest limited-edition collaboration with American tattooist Scott Campbell. The Brooklyn-based artist created an intricate label for the Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition. The bottle design was inspired by drawings and notes from a journal of James Hennessy, the family’s second-generation visionary, who took the reins of the Cognac-making dynasty from his father in 1788. The … Continue reading The Art of Cognac: Hennessy Teams with Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell

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Mama’s Boy Infusions – Tequila with a twist

I recently discovered Mama’s Boy tequila at a private fundraiser event. Not a major tequila fan even in shot form, I enjoyed sipping this infused tequila on ice, then mixed to deliciousness in a zesty Margarita. What makes this tequila special is not only the cool black bottle with the yellow skull and a dangling pacifier from its mouth, but the tequila is infused with … Continue reading Mama’s Boy Infusions – Tequila with a twist

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Summer Beverages: Your go-to drink guide

When I met you in the summer. To my heartbeat sound. We fell in love. As the leaves turned brown… Calvin Harris’s song Summer is on repeat in my mind when I think of Summa! No better time to start dreaming of SUMMER when it is about to quickly approach, although really it is summer all yearlong in LA. Here we present you with our new favorite summer … Continue reading Summer Beverages: Your go-to drink guide

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Chivas Regal Extra Comes to the US with Master Whisky Blender Colin Scott

Whiskey or whisky (as it is spelled by the Great Scots) has never been my drink of choice, but world renowned Scottish master blender Colin Scott, opened up a whole new world to me with his historical tales of Chivas Regal and the art of blending. The newest member of the Chivas Regal whisky family was celebrated at Sadie restaurant in Hollywood. This luxurious blend … Continue reading Chivas Regal Extra Comes to the US with Master Whisky Blender Colin Scott

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