While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift. Forever French, the … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget
Mezcal (“cooked agave”), our favorite spirit, is known as “maguey” in Mexico. Meant to be sipped neat in small cups, in Los Angeles you’ll find a mezcal cocktail recipe on just about every restaurant and bar menu, as LaLaLand has caught on to the smoky benefits of this flavor-winning situation. Another reason we love mezcal is we never feel hungover after a night of sipping … Continue reading Why Zomoz Mezcal should be in your Bar Cart
Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day on March 15 or every day. Make one of these fabulous espresso martini concoctions at home or order one at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, March 15. Cincoro Tequila Espresso Martini 2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila1 shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled.75 oz Mr. Black Coffee LiqueurDash of agaveCombine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and … Continue reading Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe
Did you know February 22 is National Margarita Day? Honor the margarita—one of the most popular tequila cocktails – and celebrate with one of these fine medleys. National Margarita Day Recipes Pay homage to one of LA’s favorite cocktails (triple sec, tequila, and lime juice) with one of our fun versions and thank Mexico for creating this official drink of having fun in 1938. Codigo … Continue reading Fun Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day
At the beginning of May, we climbed to one of our favorite rooftops in LA – Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood – to celebrate the launch of Mijenta Tequila’s new Añejo Gran Reserva. Expert Tequilera, Ana Maria Romero Mena flew in from Mexico for this special evening under the Hollywood stars to share her latest masterpiece, the newest Anejo Gran Reserva edition. From sourcing … Continue reading Make a Mijenta Tequila summer cocktail or sip the new 18-month-aged ultra-premium Anejo
In the olden days, a singular variety of cocktail apparently sufficed for the whole year. Your parents and grandparents can no doubt attest to a time when the bartender would ask some variation of “What’s your poison?” Or, if you were a regular, there’d be no need to even ask. And that concoction – usually a spirit enhanced by a liqueur or a mixer – … Continue reading Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat
“Tequila is made with a lot of time and love;” it is apparent that Te’Kila owner Kevin took the art of his restaurant’s namesake to heart when he created the space and atmosphere. The authentic décor is matched with signature drinks and dishes that continue to pay homage to any favorite local spot south-of-the-border. The care and attention to detail start at the top and … Continue reading For the Love of Te’Kila
Eggnog is for Amateurs. Those of us who truly know how to celebrate or drown out the holiday spirit turn to the beverage that matters… Tequila, really Good Tequila. That being said, is there a better way to spend a Thursday night during the holidays than sampling some amazing crafted holiday Tequila based cocktails, at three of West Hollywood’s finest establishments?… nope. Thanks to the … Continue reading Tequila Avión and the Holidays
Miguel, one of our favorite soulful musicians we discovered after he sang in the audience at Lenny Kravitz’s show, performed for an intimate audience last week on December 15 for the DeLeon 100 event powered by Billboard Magazine at Hollywood’s Sayers Club. “Never conform, always be bold and different.” – Miguel Miguel belted out numerous tunes (LaLaScoop videos) while guests sipped DeLeon tequila cocktails. Miguel … Continue reading DeLeon 100 x Billboard Magazine features Miguel
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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