Tequila and skulls in Mexico
Xtrawine explores the popular Mexican holiday of "El Dia de los Muertos" and prepare a meal accompanied by the most famous Mexican spirit: tequila....
Spirits
What Alcohol will not cure, there is no cure for. – Irish proverb
Halloween Boozy Pumpkin Spice Latte
The xtraWine Halloween Boozy Pumpkin Spice Latte made with whisky. The best way to use pumpkin pulp after you've finished carving your pumpkin. Read now!...
The Story of Vermouth – Its History and a Beautiful Vermouth and Italian Wine Cocktail
The story of Vermouth is an interesting one.
If we were to trace this wonderful drink back to the very origins of the concept of an aperitif, we could say i...
The History of the Aperitif – From Hippocrates to the Current Day
Many of us enjoy an aperitif before a big meal. Even those who aren’t aware of what an aperitif is may find themselves engaging in this ancient ritual before t...
Three cocktails with wine and fruit
#xwcocktailseason is now almost over. Is now the time to talk about wine and fruit. We will present three cocktails with wine and fruit...
xtraWine Cocktail Season: Negroni Sbagliato
What is a Negroni Sbagliato? A mistake turned into a magnificent invention, a cocktail that is posh yet easy to make. A revolutionary cocktail invented in Milan in the 1960s and still popular today!...
xtraWine cocktail season: The Hugo Cocktail
The Hugo cocktail is a one-of-a-kind cocktail that truly transports you to the Alps. You'll need Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint leaves, and crushed ice....
XtraWine cocktail season: Exotic Time
#xwcocktailseason’s tuesday appointment is back. This week with three cocktail recipes because we are going through a new heatwave. Even if we are not, we are certainly going to deserve creativity to help us get through the week....
The Differences Between Grappa and Italian Wine
Italian wine is made using grapes.
Grappa is also made using grapes.
So, does that mean they’re the same drink?
Not at all! Though both are Italian sp...
Discover the perfect Mimosa recipe with xtraWine!
Discover the recipe for the perfect Mimosa with xtraWine's sparkling...