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kin as well. Drizly, an alcohol delivery platform, saw mezcal sales explode 600% in 2020. What’s more, sales are expected to continue to climb 18%, bringing the global mezcal industry to $840 million.

That said, just like tequila, not all mezcal is created equal. “A number of factors impact the quality of any mezcal, from the age of the agave plant to the ovens used to develop its signature flavor,” Martinez explains.

Add Some Pink to Your Drink

Pennington Distilling Company recently released its Pickers Pink Lemon Vodka for a refreshing and tart, 70-proof spirit of summer. Made using pink lemons, this new addition joins a line of Pickers fruit-infused flavors that include Blueberry, Blood Orange and Pineapple.

Jeff and Jenny Pennington, co-founders of Pickers Vodka , say, “Pink lemons impart a smooth, tart flavor with subtle notes of floral and berry that are well-suited for endless cocktail possibilities.” According to the company, Pickers Original Vodka is an ode to Nashville and the musicians whose sounds fill the air. It is distilled 11 times through a state-of-the-art column still, filtered four times and blended with premium Tennessee limestone water.

How to Make a Pink Lemondrop Shooter

• 2.5 ounces of Pickers Pink Lemon Vodka

• 0.5 ounces of sour mix

• A splash of lemon-lime soda

Chill Pickers Pink Lemon Vodka and sour mix in a shaker with ice. Then simply strain it into a shot glass and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.

How to Make a Pink Lemon Shandy

• 2 ounces of Pickers Pink Lemon Vodka

• 12 ounces of wheat beer

• A lemon wedge

Pour the Pickers Pink Lemon Vodka into a pint glass and top it with chilled wheat beer. Then just garnish with a lemon wheel.

A Balance of Bubbles and Fruit

Tabor Hill Winery is adding a Lake Michigan Shore AVA Brut Rosé to its portfolio of award-winning wines. This wine balances fruit-forward flavors with delicate bubbles, making it an ideal sipper for any occasion. The pale salmon wine includes notes of strawberry and raspberry, similar to a traditional Provençal rosé.

This varietal of 100% Pinot Meunier grapes comes exclusively from the shores of Lake Michigan, making it a unique sparkling wine that cannot be found anywhere else. As a close relative to Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier is reminiscent of the classic, delicate flavors of light cherry and pomegranate.

Over the past five decades, Tabor Hill Winery has become a staple in southwestern Michigan and beyond. The Lake Michigan Shore Brut Rosé is available at all Tabor Hill locations, online and in select retailers across Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky.

Naturally Sweetened Syrup = Better-for-You Beverages

Satisfy your sweetness craving with a cocktail that tastes anything but sugar-free. Jordan’s Skinny Mixes introduces four new flavors to its Naturally Sweetened Skinny Syrups line. Made with zero-calorie natural sweeteners, and free of artificial flavors and colors, the new varieties include French Vanilla, Caramel, Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha.

The existing favorites include Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce and Chocolate Mocha.

Enhance your favorite beverages with guilt-free flavor, or visit skinnymixes. com/blogs/cocktail-recipes for cocktail recipes for drinks like the Pink Margarita, Skinny Espresso Martini, Skinny Moscow Mule, Rose-Berry Martini and more.

A Refreshing Summer Spritz

Zonin , a large, family-run Italian Prosecco company, launched a new Spritz collection with Coastal Lemon Spritz just in time for summer. The new spritz transports drinkers to the shores of Italy with just one sip. The sparkling wine is blended with allnatural lemon for a bold and zesty spin. Just pour over ice and enjoy!

The Zonin family, with 200 years of winemaking experience in Italy and known for its authentic Italian wines, offers this ready-to-serve modern spritz inspired by the Italian lifestyle and Italian Limoncello liquor. TLW collect older (and some newer, harder to find) bottles of whiskey (bourbon, scotch) and other liquors. money on you are giving away! Servicing Northeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Sheboygan, Washington, and Ozaukee Counties Call/Text 920-737-9203 starrmobilerecycling@gmail.com

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