There’s no question about the popularity of the Moscow Mule cocktail today. A combination of vodka, lime, the foundational flavor of ginger beer, and that classic copper mug is now a leisure-time staple. How did it get that way? Well, the key ingredients of this fair-weather favorite have an interesting history involving one of Houston’s…
We know that there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but sometimes a little chocolate goes a long way. It just so happens that a few of Houston’s vendors offer products that pair exceptionally well with cocoa, so we thought we’d share a few of them ahead of the upcoming holiday. Who knows?…
We know that when the weather shifts, sometimes it’s easy to get down. The days become dreary and the cold starts to set in. But that doesn’t mean we have to let it! This season, instead of dreading the approach of winter, warm things up with a couple of cocktails from Mr & Mrs T’s…
Summer will be here before we know it, but we can enjoy the berryful bounties of the season now! We can’t think of a better way to prepare for things to heat up than with a nice raspberry smoothie. Monin’s Raspberry Smoothie Mix is just the right sweet treat for the job, so we’ve gathered…
I think we can all agree that no Independence Day is complete without mouthwatering food! The 4th of July is all about eating outdoors, grilling, drinking refreshing beverages, and enjoying the company of family and friends! Everyone loves the savory tastes of grilled foods on the 4th but while the classic cookout selection of burgers, hot dogs,…
Summer is just around the corner which means warmer weather, relaxing on the beach, and family vacations are upon us. But most importantly, it means the start of grilling season! Our very own Doug Przybyszewski created a chocolate-coffee steak rub recipe featuring Monbana® Tresor Chocolate Powder and it is absolutely delicious! We often think of chocolate as a dessert…
Last Valentine’s Day, we shared with you delicious cocktail recipes to try with your loved one. This year, we thought we’d carry on the tradition. Capture your Valentine’s heart with these lovely cocktails! Torani® Raspberry Mimosa Ingredients: Torani® Raspberry Syrup ½ Cup Champagne 2 Tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice Preparation: Combine ingredients in a fluted glass…
On January 4th, Geoy Hayashi from American Beverage Marketers came by Houston’s to bring our Sales, Marketing, Returns, and Purchasing teams up to date with American Beverage’s (ABM) most popular brands – Master of Mixes®, Finest Call®, and REÀL®. All three contain a variety of mixes that go hand-in-hand with your spirits and a variety…
Spring is a great time of year for friends and family to come together for brunch; an opportunity to impress with a menu that is fresh and tableware that delights. However, there may be more to planning a brunch than expected. Here are a few tips that can apply to any gathering centered around food. Present…
Ever wanted to play with dry ice and brightly colored liquids? I can hear the maniacal laughs now. Now you can by playing with Libbey’s new Chemistry Bar. You can have your test tubes for shot glasses or used a cylinder to measure out each drink carefully. If you want to look more Mr. Hyde…