Pop! Pop! Pop!

It's no secret that I love Champagne. Vodka is for the long haul, rum is fun in the sun, whiskey is for colder nights and wine is a staple.

Something about Champagne or sparkling wine creates a mood, an overtone that is a perfect blend of fun and sophistication (read: I'm serious about my champers). Champagne opens the palate, allows for the taste buds to become readily available to the world, which is why its consumption should occur prior to a meal and not left just for celebration. In fact, nearly any occasion calls for this light, refreshing bubbly spirit.

Designed for individual use, these adorable champagne minis, help get the bubbles pop, pop, popping any where you go -

Moet & Chandon 187 ml


Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte 187ml

Pommery Pop Champagne 187ml

Sophia Coppola Blanc de Blancs mini 187 ml

This Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Yard

Belvedere Black Raspberry Milkshake

(This is a batch recipe).

1 Bottle Belvedere Black Raspberry

10 oz Strawberry juice (40 grams strawberries yields 20 grams juice)

6.5 oz Simple syrup

25 oz Milk

6.5 oz Single cream

12 cm Block dry ice

Blend all ingredients and chill. When ready to serve place a small piece of dry ice in base of milkshake glass and pour drink over ice.

Summer Crush: Matthew Williamson & Belvedere Vodka

Matthew Williamson & Belvedere Vodka kaftan perfect for summer. Available May 13th along side the new Pink Grapefruit flavor by Belvedere Vodka. Can't wait to try both on!

Try this mouth-watering recipe made with Belvie's Pink Grapefruit.

Summer Crush

50ml Pink Grapefruit

20ml Lemon juice

30ml Watermelon

2ml Sugar syrup

7ml Sweet balsamic reduction

Shake and strain. Serve in a martini glass. (reduction: 100g sugar and 50g balsamic vinegar reduced by 1/4 on the hob over low heat)

Get WILLD

***SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, August 30th***

Ladies Lotto presents WILLD
An End of the Summer BBQ
Tunes by Queen Majesty (Deadly Dragon Sounds)

plus our own private mixologist & manicures!

High Bar
790 8th Ave
New York, NY

More info to come.

Die Heart NY

So yes.....the rumors are true, I Heart is closing. To commemorate the store, come to

DIE HEART....with a VENGEANCE!
Saturday, May 30th
9pm-3am
$12 open bar all night!
(see below for pre-pay options)

Shangri La
100 Sutton St. (at nassau)
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Bands:
CHILDREN
LOVE OR PERISH

DJs:
Max Wowch
J. Penry
Max Pask

TICKETS ARE BEING SOLD IN ADVANCE!!!
Either come by the store and purchase a ticket or you can visit paypal and send $12 to jill@iheartnyc.com (be sure to include your first and last name).

The Highlife: Afro Columbian Edition (SF)

Is it me or is Afro Columbian music everywhere these days? Sounds good to me. NY's Geko Jones & Uproot Andy (Que Bajo) will be special guests along with resident DJ's Stevie B & Chief Boima.

If you're in SF on Saturday May 30th, come to Little Baobab (19th between Mission and Capp).

The theme of the night is Champeteando!

Happier Hour.

Image by Lora Femme

Summer is around the corner!! Happy hour can be a little more happier when you go low-cal.

Calorie Reducing Tips (via University of Rochester)

• Try alternating alcoholic drinks with low calorie non-alcoholic drinks or water.
• Ask for low calorie / diet mixers where possible.
• Make your wine into a spritzer (a longer drink), or your lager into a shandy - both have fewer calories.
• Substitute your "alcopop" for a shot of spirit and a low calorie mixer - about a quarter of the calories!
• Plan your alcohol into your daily calorie quota so you can enjoy a glass or two. If you know you will be drinking during the weekend, try to save some calories each day in advance, so you can eat normally before you go out.
• Don't be tempted to skip meals to allow for drinks, as alcohol won't satisfy your hunger. In fact, alcohol lowers blood sugar levels (it prevents sugar that is normally stored in the liver, as glycogen, from breaking down). A drop in blood sugar levels sends signals to the brain you are hungry. With alcohol in your system, willpower can go out of the window and the snack attacks kick in. Eating a proper meal before you go out will line your stomach and slow the rate at which alcohol absorbs into your bloodstream, keeping you in control of how much you eat and drink.

On a Budget & Need A Drink?

The economy sucks. For those of us who have been effected (the majority unless you live under a rock), there's a silver lining. Chivalry!! BlackbookMag.com recently posted "Top 10 NY Places Where a Dude Will Buy You a Drink," you know, where ladies like us can get some wallet relief. Surely, working your magic isn't limited to these 10 spots, you can score a drink anywhere. Ain't no shame...