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Your Guide to Easter Wine Pairings

April 9, 2019 by DeniseB

With Easter only a few weeks away, now is a perfect time to start thinking about your dinner arrangements. Are you hosting or visiting your family this holiday season? Either way, you know you’re going to need some wine!

Here are the best Easter wine pairings to try with your family and friends:

Best Easter Wine Pairings

Cabernet Sauvignon – You can serve your rich Cab with a roasted or grilled rack of lamb.
Pinot Noir – Sweet and sour flavors in a glazed home would pair beautifully with a low tannins and high acidity in a Pinot.
Chardonnay – You can’t go wrong with a crips white wine and a roasted chicken!
Muscat – With its vibrant acidity and richness, this wine will support any creamy lemon tart you serve at your Easter dinner.
Rosé – Either it’s a salad or a plate of fresh seafood, rosé will pair nicely with just about any light bite you serve.

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Happy Easter!

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What You May Not Know About March Madness + Printable Bracket

March 5, 2019 by DeniseB

The first fresh of spring air that comes with March is priceless, but what’s even more exciting is what follows after! We’re so happy to say March Madness is just around the corner!

If you’re a basketball fan, you came to the right place. This year, we decided to put together another list of interesting March Madness facts you should know about. Let’s jump right into it! 😉

Interesting March Madness Facts

The tradition of cutting down the nets is credited to Everett Case, who coached at North Carolina State from 1946-1964. He snipped the nets after his team won the Southern Conference Tournament in 1947.
The term “Final Four” was originated by Cleveland Plain Dealer sportswriter Ed Chay while referencing Marquette’s tournament run in a 1975 piece. The term was first capitalized on the NCAA’s 1978 basketball guide.
Michael Jordan was just a freshman when he hit arguably the most famous jumper in the history of what is considered the best program in college basketball history. With 15 seconds left in the 1982 national championship game against Georgetown, MJ’s jumper gave the Tar Heels a lead they wouldn’t relinquish and coach Dean Smith his first title.
Final Four games have been decided by a single point 16 times. You remember the most recent one — North Carolina beat Oregon, 77-76, in the 2017 Final Four to advance to the championship game.
The Texas Western team that won the 1966 national championship was the first team with five African-Americans in the starting lineup to win the title. It was one of the most important cultural moments in sports, not just college basketball.

Hungry for more interesting March Madness facts? Visit this post.

Download your 2019 March Madness bracket here.

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5 Valentine’s Day Drinks to Fall In Love With

February 5, 2019 by DeniseB

It’s the most romantic time of the year! Candlelight dinners, chocolate and flowers can only mean one thing. Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you ready?

If you’re still putting your romantic dinner plans together, make sure to add these 5 lovely Valentine’s Day Drinks to the menu. We guarantee you’ll fall in love with them!

5 Valentine’s Day Drinks to Fall In Love With

Soft Love

3/4 ounce creme de bananes
3/4 ounce cherry vodka
3/4 ounce heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grenadine

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and pour in all ingredients. Shake well and strain into a cordial glass. Recipe courtesy of Mix That Drink.

Vesper

3 ounces Gordon’s Gin
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc

Fill a shaker with ice and pour in the ingredients. Shake until it’s cold. Strain the mixture into a champagne saucer. Garnish with a slice of lemon.Fill a shaker with ice and pour in the ingredients. Recipe courtesy of Mix That Drink.

Love Potion

3 oz. Gin
1 oz. lime juice
1 oz. elderflower liquor
5 oz. rosé Champagne

In a cocktail shaker combine gin, lime juice, and elderflower liquor. Add ice, and shake for 10 seconds. Strain cocktail over ice in a cocktail glass, and top with rosé Champagne. Recipe courtesy of Cosmopolitan

Nectar of the Gods

1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger raspberry-flavored liqueur
1 1/2 fluid ounces agave nectar
4 fluid ounces champagne, or as needed

Stir raspberry-flavored liqueur and agave nectar together in a tall, thin-sided glass using a spoon. Tilt the glass at an angle and pour in champagne. Recipe Courtesy of All Recipes.

Evening Shade

¹⁄₂ oz. lime juice3 slices cucumber
2 oz. peach purée
1 ¹⁄₂ oz. corn whiskey
³⁄₄ oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
¹⁄₂ oz. PAMA pomegranate liqueur
2 sprigs lemon balm

Muddle lime juice and cucumber in a cocktail shaker; add peach purée, whiskey, liqueurs, and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a Collins glass filled with cracked ice; garnish with lemon balm. Recipe courtesy of Saveur.

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How Will You Celebrate the Big Game?

January 17, 2019 by DeniseB

The ultimate show down is almost here! Are you ready to celebrate the Big Game Day? Lucky for you, here at Tri-State Liquors we not only carry all kinds of beverages you might need (beer, wine, liquors, etc.), but we also have lots of knowledge to share!

If it’s your turn to host game day celebrations, it’s best to start planning now! Making sure you have your menu and beverages in place ahead of time will ensure an easy and stress-free party.

To make your celebration extra-special this year, try some of these delicious game day recipes.

Next, think about decorations! There are a lot of free bowl party printables online that can serve for many great decorative ideas. You can also visit affordable dollar stores to pick up more decor.

Let’s face it, beverages and football go together, they just do. Here is a list of Touchdown Drink Recipes to get the crowd in the game spirit.

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At Tri-State Liquors, we got all your beverage needs covered and we are conveniently located in beautiful TAX-FREE Delaware with easy access from I-95. Cheers!

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6 Christmas Drinks to Get You Through the Holiday Season

December 4, 2018 by DeniseB

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Don’t you just love shopping for gifts, decorating your house, cooking up a storm and spending time with the people you love?!

If you feel like holidays get a little hectic or can’t seem to get into a holiday spirit, grab a drink! We have so many festive ideas for you, so stock your alcohol cabinet and enjoy these Christmas Drinks recipes!

6 Christmas Cocktails to Get You Through the Holiday Season

So BRRRRR

2.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
1 Star Anise
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Clove

Combine Belvedere, vermouth and spices in mixing glass with ice. Stir for 25 seconds and strain in to a chilled glass. Garnish with the same spices that were stirred and twist with an orange peel and discard Recipe courtesy of Svedka Vodka.

Spiced Chocolate Stout Beer Cocktail

2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons Spicy Simple Syrup
Ice
Chocolate stout
Garnish: cinnamon stick

Combine brandy and Spicy Simple Syrup in a pint glass over ice. Top with chocolate stout, and stir. Garnish, if desired. Recipe courtesy of Southern Living

Rosy Apple Sparkler

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) apple syrup
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) apple brandy (such as calvados)
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) sparkling rosé
Garnish: apple slices

Bring apple juice and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan; cook 1 minute or until sugar completely dissolves. Chill completely. Combine apple syrup, apple brandy, and rosé in a glass; stir gently. Garnish, if desired. Recipe courtesy of Coastal Living

Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

2 Bottles of Red Wine
1/3 cup Brandy
1/3 cup Sugar
1 Orange & Zest
8 Cloves
2 tsp Ginger
4 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Star Anise

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a 4 quart sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring periodically. Simmer ten minutes, serve warm.

Cranberry Mimosas

Ingredients:

1 lime, halved
2 tbsp. sugar
1 c. sweetened cranberry juice
1 bottle champagne
12 fresh cranberries
4 small sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions: Rub rims of champagne flutes with lime and dip in sugar. Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into each glass and top with champagne. Use a toothpick to poke a hole through cranberries. Thread rosemary skewer through cranberries and garnish mimosas. Recipe courtesy of Delish

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

2 oz. vodka
1 oz. pomegranate juice
1 tbsp. pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. honey
1/2 c. ice
ginger beer
Sprig of Rosemary

Directions: In a cocktail glass stir together vodka, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds, tbsp. lime juice, honey, and ice. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Tri-State Liquors has all your christmas drinks covered. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!

Happy Holidays!