How this presidential cocktail became a beloved golf club concoction.
The Espresso Martini Is Everywhere (Again)
Clubs should leverage the revival of the espresso martini with an after-dinner drink program.
Breaking Down Burgundy: How to Find the (Relatively Affordable) Wines
At $10,000 to 15,000 per bottle (or more), purchasing a bottle of Burgundy’s best—Domaine de la Romanee Conti—is out of reach for most of us. Fortunately, there are value-driven alternatives from the same region. And with a little research, you can try them and offer them to your members. Geographically, Burgundy is separated into four…
Demystifying Natural Wine
Beverage directors and sommeliers are wise to explore this newer genre and find a few bottles for members to try.
5 Types of Fortified Wine to Try
The strength and aromatic quality of fortified wines make them perfect for members who might want to spend some time at the bar sipping something special.
Raise a Glass to These Top Beverage Trends
This year’s National Restaurant Association Show (NRA), May 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, showcased hundreds of new products, networking opportunities, workshops, demos and education sessions, including an all-new feature: The Beverage Room. The Beverage Room pavilion focused the top trends in drinks and mixology, including beer, wine, spirits, bar specialty equipment, cocktail ingredients and…
Food and Wine Pairings Made Easy
When chefs understand the principles of pairing, they build menus that allow the food and wine to enhance the flavor of the other.
Does It Always Have to Be Champagne?
Champagne, with its lean, racy, high-acid character, is the obvious choice for special occasions and celebrations. But it’s by no means the only choice. Champagne has a lot of laws that govern its production, starting with the grapes used to produce it. They are grown in the 49th parallel in France, the country’s northernmost growing…
One Sip at a Time at Sawgrass CC
Sawgrass CC’s multi-pronged wine program is focused on ”doing” inventive things that keep members happy and engaged throughout the year.
10 Iconic Golf Cocktails
Beverage Director and Sommelier Peter Vargas shares a list of famous libations synonymous with golf.
Booze-Free Beverage Ideas for Country Clubs
Clubs are expanding beverage programs to include a more thoughtful variety of alcohol-free options.
6 Beverage Trends for 2021
Managers from Charlotte City Club and Victoria National GC offer their takes on what members will want to “drink in” this year.
Country Club Coffee Talk
Desert Mountain and River Run CC offer thoughtful and well-crafted coffee and tea programs focused on member preferences.
How Addison Reserve CC is Mixing Responsibly
Addison Reserve CC is hitting the mark with up-to-date mixology programs that focus on signature drinks, reimagined classics and relevant trends.
Beverage Carts for Grab-and-Go
Cowboys GC and Raven GC have revised the processes around their beverage carts to now offer on-course F&B that is safe and satisfying.