As you delve into crafting your preferred beverage at home, it’s crucial to possess the right bar necessities to enhance the experience, particularly when striving for the flawless serving. Given the trend shift towards more potent drinks rather than fruity cocktails with decorative umbrellas, it’s prime time to ready your home bar for the autumn ambiance.
To facilitate this transition, we’ve assembled a collection of five gifts and accessories tailored for the home mixologist, cocktail enthusiast, and wine buff.
Catering to wine aficionados and tech-savvy individuals, the QelviQ Personal Sommelier stands out as the optimal choice for ensuring that the subsequent bottle of wine is dispensed at the ideal temperature. Whether you’re an experienced sommelier or an amateur eager to learn, this device simplifies the wine enjoyment process in line with the vintner’s intentions.
Simply download the QelviQ App, snap a picture of your favorite wine label, and the app will recommend the perfect serving temperature. Placing the bottle inside the sommelier activates Peltier thermodynamic tech, cooling the bottle swiftly and precisely compared to a traditional fridge. The app further assists by tracking your wine inventory, offering insights on wine-related queries, and suggesting food pairings.
With the diminishing summer heat and Labor Day on the horizon, it’s time to start contemplating the transition to autumnal cocktails. One standout choice is Irish whiskey.
Presently, we are enamored with Flying Tumbler, a boutique Irish whiskey brand from County Carlow. Founded by siblings Thomas and Patrick Walsh, each bottle features a distinct pigeon emblem. This smooth whiskey, crafted using water from their family estate, matures solely in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. Expect a flavor profile with notes of butterscotch, lychee, toffee, stewed apple, and cinnamon, culminating in a dry, nutty finish accompanied by hints of sweet clove, citrus, and orange peel.
As temperatures dip, transitioning palates from lighter whites to robust reds becomes customary. Donnafugata presents an ideal beverage for autumn indulgence.
Tancredi, a robust and intricate red, originates from the family-run winery in Sicily renowned for its award-winning wines since 1983. This wine entwines Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat grapes in a flavorful blend. Enjoy the rich fusion of blackberry and cherry flavors with a touch of vanilla, perfectly complementing grilled meats, particularly steak and lamb.
For those unwilling to bid farewell to summer’s remnants just yet, the latest addition from Avaline, an organic vegan-friendly Sauvignon Blanc, offers solace. Co-founder Cameron Diaz remarked, “My ultimate summer vision involves a fresh salad, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and a gathering of friends.”
Melding gentle rose petal and pink grapefruit notes, this Sauvignon Blanc can be relished on its own or paired with grilled salmon for an alfresco dining expe
Another delightful favorite that may traverse into fall admirably is Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé from Mezzacorona.
Here’s an enticing recipe to experiment with at home:
Romance in the Garden
1.5 oz Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé
0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
0.5 oz sugar syrup
1 egg white
3 oz Rotari brut
Method:
· Pour Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé, grapefruit juice, sugar syrup, and egg white into the shaker full of ice
· Shake vigorously for a good 10-15 seconds until it’s fully iced
· Pour into a wine glass or coupe using the strainer
· Top with 3 oz Rotari Brut
· Garnish with edible florals or grapefruit slices
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