Corsair Red Absinthe Cocktail

Corsair RED Absinthe is a unique interpretation on a classic, green spirit.  The absinthe’s natural, red color comes from the addition of hibiscus flowers, which provide a floral note to the absinthe that is complimented by its flavors of tangy citrus, herbal undertones and a spicy, peppery finish.

Corsair RED can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but also works great in a variety of different cocktails.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:

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Caskers on the Runway

Dave —  April 25, 2013

On April 16th, Caskers teamed up with Twitter-owned Vine to help sponsor Bonobos’ debut of their Fall 2013 clothing line at the New Museum in New York City.  The invite-only event hosted several of the top fashion editors in city from media organizations such as GQ Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

At the event, guests enjoyed several incredible spirits that were previously featured on Caskers, such as Sugar Daddy Rum & Bootlegger Vodka while getting a sneak peek at our upcoming features, including James E. Pepper Bourbon & Rye and Cabresto Tequila.  In addition, guests were able to sample four classic cocktails (The Old Fashioned, Tequila Sour, Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule) highlighting several different types of spirits.

Check out the photos of the event here.

Cocktail Crate Creations

Dave —  April 23, 2013

Cocktail Crate mixers can be used to serve speakeasy-quality cocktails in the comfort of your own home. While the mixers are made to be incredibly simple-to-use, here are some great cocktail recipes to get you inspired on your way to becoming a bootlegger!

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TRU Inspiration

Dave —  April 20, 2013

Warmer weather is just around the corner and once it arrives, it’ll be time to go outside and celebrate with your favorite friends and cocktails.  The versatility of vodka makes it the perfect base for many spring cocktails, and that’s certainly true of the three TRU Vodkas. Here are some of our favorite ideas drink ideas, with inspiration from the distillers of TRU Vodka at The Greenbar Collective:

The Cucumber Cooler

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2 oz. TRU Organic Vodka
1.5 oz. sour mix
2 cucumber slices
2 orange wedges
1 oz. seltzer or ginger beer
1 basil sprig

Instructions:
Muddle cucumber slices and orange wedges.  Add together with vodka and sour mix into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.  Top with seltzer or ginger beer.

Vanilla Moscow Mule

TRU Vanilla

2 oz. TRU Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. lime juice
6 oz. ginger beer

Instructions:
Stir vodka and lime juice in a tall glass.  Add ice and top with ginger beer.

LBG (Lemon, Basil, Ginger)

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2 oz. TRU Lemon Vodka
1/4 tsp. simple syrup
1/4 tsp. grated ginger
1 lemon
1 basil leaf

Instructions:
Add one lemon wedge, basil leaf, simple syrup and ginger into a shaker and muddle together. Add ice and vodka.  Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. (Lemon twist is optional)