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How To: Make a Banana Marble Drop cocktail
Baron Brunton and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Banana Marble Drop cocktail. A simple, sweet cocktail, perfect to enjoy on a hot summer's day. This is a shaken cocktail. It is shaken to blend the ingredients together and then strain it into the glass to serve.
How To: Make a Menage A Trois cocktail
Two's company, three's a crowd... But not in this case. An elegant cocktail to be enjoyed as the sun sets on another summer's day. Make a Menage A Trois cocktail.
How To: Make a Cactus Bite cocktail
Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a cactus bite cocktail -- a tangy cocktail made with tequila, lemon juice, orange liqueur and whiskey. Perfect for a summers evening. First, make then lemon juice and add tequila. Then add Cointreau, Drambuie scotch whiskey, sugar, and a dash of bitters. Make a Cactus Bite cocktail.
How To: Make a B-53 cocktail
A delicious cocktail layered with a multitude of flavors including vodka, coffee liqueur, and Baileys Irish cream liqueur. You will also need a shooter or shot glass and a bar spoon or teaspoon. This is NOT a type on a B-52 since a B-52 uses Grand Marnier not vodka. Make a B-53 cocktail.
How To: Make a Bloody Mary cocktail
Gerry Calabrese and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Bloody Mary cocktail. A step by step guide to creating the Sunday morning classic Bloody Mary. Just the right kick to get you into shape after a night on the tiles. Add vodka, spices, lemon, salt and pepper, tomato juice, and shake. Then garnish. Make a Bloody Mary cocktail.
How To: Make a Love Juice cocktail
The perfect honeymoon cocktail - fruity in more ways than one! Love Juice is a romantic drink for those special people in your life. Make a Love Juice cocktail.
How To: Make an Electric Lemonade cocktail
The Curacao-blue color of this exciting cocktail gives it its high-energy name. If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, give it a try! Make an Electric Lemonade cocktail.
How To: Make a Ruby Relaxer cocktail
A lovely, refreshing cocktail the Ruby Relaxer is perfect for a hot summer's day. Sit by the poolside or in the garden with this mouth-watering delight. Make a Ruby Relaxer cocktail.
How To: Make a Quiet Storm cocktail
Expert cocktail maker Mauro Pisano shows us how to make this fresh and fruity house favorite: A Quiet Storm cocktail. Make a Quiet Storm cocktail.
How To: Make a Pina Colada cocktail
As the song goes, "if you like Pina Coladas..." you can't go wrong with this creamy, pineapple, rum recipe! Make a Pina Colada cocktail.
How To: Make a Cruise Missile cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Cruise Missile cocktail. Cruise showed you how to make drinks like a pro in 'Cocktail', but there's no Cruise quite as tasty as this fruity little number! First cut a lime and an a orange. Add campari and vodka and press the ingredients together to make this drink. Strain and pour. Make a Cruise Missile cocktail.
How To: Make Irish cream liqueur
Do you love Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur but hate having to spend the money on it? This video will teach you how to make Irish cream liquor in 75 seconds. Make Irish cream liqueur.
How To: Drink Scottish whiskey
In this online guide to whiskey you'll learn all about the alcoholic beverage the Irish call “uisce beatha” or “Water of Life.” Expert Patrick McMenamin gives you a history of Scotch whiskies, explains the differences in single malt whiskeys and blended whiskeys, and offers tips on how to read a whiskey label to know exactly what you're drinking. He also talks about the most popular brands of whiskies, including the most famous Irish whiskeys. And most importantly, he shows you how to serve w...
How To: Mix basic vodka drinks
Laura Joy has bartended all over Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire at a wide variety of functions ranging from private parties to casino parties to large-scale events. She is going to demonstrate how to mix some basic vodka drinks.
How To: Open champagne without hurting someone
Learn how to open Champagne bottles without hurting yourself or others.
How To: Drink 2001 Chateau Lascombes
There's just one wine reviewed in this video but if you like Bordeaux, then you'll want to check it out and see what Gary thinks of 2001 Chateau Lascombes.
How To: Choose an oaky California Chardonnay
Gary tackles oaky, over the top Chardonnay’s. Watch today and see how Gary reviews these three Chards: 2004 Ramey Hudson Chardonnay , 2004 Robert Young Alexander Valley Chardonnay , and 2003 Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay. He also gives a great overview of choosing wine glasses to use.
How To: Try a Pinot Noir or Bordeaux
This video is a solid episode of happiness and Pinot Noir and Bordeaux. Check it out as Gary tastes and describes these wines for you: 2004 Vitae Chianti Colli Senesi, 2003 Mahoney Las Brisas Pinot Noir, 2002 Pieve Del Vescovo Lucciaio, 2003 Chat Haut Gardere, and 2003 La Cueva Del Contador.
How To: Drink 2003 Meeker Frozin Zinfandel
Gary Vanerchuk welcomes Molly and Charlie Meeker of Meeker Vineyards and discusses and tastes their 2003 Meeker Frozin Zinfandel (and a Merlot).
How To: Choose good champagne
Watch this video and learn that there is a lot to learn about Champagne. Gary Vaynerchuk explains how the US champagne market is dominated by some "not-so-great" champagnes and helps you figure out how to find a great one. He starts by introducing you to Brice Brut Premier Cru.
How To: Drink 2004 Can Blau Montsant
Watch as Gary goes through this wonderful Monstant the Can Blau Montsant 2004. A 90 point wine from Robert Parker the Monstant is loaded with cherry fruit flavors, but lets see what Gary Vaynerchuk thinks.
How To: Compare California and French chardonnay
Technically it's the California Chardonnay vs. the French White Burgundy but since they both use the Chardonnay grape it's still a battle. In this video Gary tastes and compares two against two: 2004 Pessagno Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay and 2004 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay vs. 2003 Caves De Colombe Chassagne Montrachet and 2001 Matrot Puligny Montrachet Comb Ottes. See which Gary puts on top.
How To: Choose a California Cabernet under $20
In this video Gary has pulled the 6 top selling California Cabernet Sauvignon wines under $20 off the shelves (2003 Stephan Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Trentadue Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000 Douglass Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Hess Select Cab Sauv) and is tasting and reviewing them for you. Are they popular for a reason? Or should you save your $20 for something better?
How To: Choose a 2005 German Riesling
Kabinett or Spatlese what is your choice? Gary Vaynerchuk goes through the white grape that has his attention these days. He tastes the following wines: 2005 Von Hovel Oberemmeler Hutte Kabinett Riesling, 2005 Schafer Frohlich Estate Kabinett Riesling, 2005 Reinhold Haart Spatlese Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling, and 2005 Gunderloch Spatlese Nackenheimer Rothenberg Riesling.
How To: Choose a good champagne
Gary Vaynerchuk and the WLTV team have a lot to celebrate and today’s show uses some bubbles to do that! Watch as Gary helps you learn how to pick a good champagne (remember this means they have to be from FRANCE).
How To: Compare Californian Cabernet Sauvignons
In this episode Gary gives the California Cab's a run for the money and hopefully helps you choose the next Cabernet Sauvignon you buy (or don't buy). He compares 2004 Chappellet Signature Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Salvestrin Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Mount Veeder Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Coup De Foudre Cabernet Sauvignon.
How To: Drink Ruffino Gold Chianti
Gary tries two Ruffino Gold Chianti wines, one from 1999 and the other from 2003. These wines are found EVERYWHERE so drink up!
How To: Choose a Portuguese Douro
Gary has been talking up Portugal, so in this video 3 VERY highly rated wines step up and get challenged: 2001 Domingos Alves De Sousa Vale Da Raposa Grande Escolha, 2000 Domingos Alves De Sousa Quinta Da Gaviosa, 2004 Lemos And Van Zeller Quinta Vale De Maria Douro Tinto. Check it out then create a challenge of your own!
How To: Drink Chablis
We think you'll love this wine and Gary gives you the complete lowdown on drinking 2005 Domaine Pinson Chablis Montmains. So check it out and see if this wine is for you or not.
How To: Get Drunk Fast
Sick of pounding beer and shots to get drunk faster? Here's a sure-fire way to get drunk faster, be forewarned, this involves using your anus. If you can't view the video below, you can check out this MANswer over on Spike.
How To: Choose a Spanish Priorat
Priorat is an up and coming wine from Spain and you may not have tried any before. So check out this video as Gary gives you a review of the following Priorat's: 2001 Rotllan Torra Reserva, 2004 Mas Doix Priorat Salanques, 2004 Mas Romanis La Basseta and 2004 Melis Priorat.
How To: Drink 2001 San Felice Vigorello
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a wine from Italy that EVERYONE USED to talk about 2001 San Felice Vigorello. See if it's worth tasting yourself.
How To: Drink sea smoke pinot noir
Wow - have you even heard of sea smoke wines? Well, it's ok if you haven't because they are not so easy to find. Until now that is! Gary gives you his advice on choosing and drinking sea smoke pinot noirs (in particular Sea Smoke Botella 2005, Sea Smoke Southing 2005 and Sea Smoke Ten 2005).
How To: Choose a good Chianti
This is a great episode that helps to explain exactly what Chianti is and what the different types mean. Gary tastes a couple different Chianti's and gives you his opinions and some great advice on how to choose a good Chianti (surprise you don't always have to pick the most known!)
How To: Chill chardonnay
It doesn’t get much better than enjoying a crisp glass of chardonnay on a hot summer day. Till the wine starts to heat up along with the temperature.
How To: Make a Rum Cooler cocktail
A basic though very refreshing, tongue-tantalising cocktail! A rum-lovers dream! Make a Rum Cooler cocktail.
How To: Make an Apple Daiquiri Straight Up cocktail
A daiquiri with a twist. This version of the famous cocktail contains cinnamon schnapps - it'll blow your taste buds away. Make an Apple Daiquiri Straight Up cocktail.
How To: Make a Lesbian Joy cocktail
A strong, sexy drink that is sure to get you up on the tables! The mix of four cocktails adds extra bite! Make a Lesbian Joy cocktail.
How To: Make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail
It's unique layered coloring makes this tequila cocktail an impressive favorite for all alcohol lovers! An old and traditional cocktail, but still works the magic at both sunrise and sunset. Make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail.
How To: Make a Triple X cocktail
A no-nonsense, triple strength drink that packs a punch! This blend of three types of alcohol tastes anything but heavy. Make a Triple X cocktail.