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Yoshinogawa Echigo Junmai Sake on the pallet is silky, barely sweet. Offering from the oldest sake brewery in Niigata Prefecture, The brewery was found in 1548 and retains many of its age old practices, also incorporating changes in the world today.

I found the Yoshinogawa Enchigo Junmai Sake to have a very subtle citrus flavor which blends wonderfully with the lightly sweet notes from the rice. Smooth and Silky, this sake pairs wonderfully with spiced up beef fajitas.

Cash: $ 19.79

Reg: $20.83

Key savings: $2.00

Final cash price: $17.79

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BEAUMONT RUM BALLS

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup James's Harbor dark rum
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
• 1 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts

Directions

Into a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder and allspice. Stir in the rum and corn syrup. Stir in the vanilla wafers and walnuts, and mix well. Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly, about 30 minutes. (The mixture may appear crumbly and dry; this is O.K.)

Place the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl or dish.

Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and press into 1-inch balls. Using your hands, roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar, coating evenly.

Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, placing waxed paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

Super Tuesday Tasting ~ September 4, 2012

     Our Super Tuesday Tastings are back! 

 Join us on September 4, 2012 from 6-8 pm and taste out some great products!

      Up first are four great spirits that Curtis will be tasting out:

Solorzano Reposado 750ml
$53.99 cash
save $15.00 with key card


This 100% Blue Agave tequila is aged for 7 months in American oak.  It has a smooth spicy flavor with a hint of caramel that melts on your tongue. 

Greenall's Gin 750ml
$16.99 cash
save $5.00 with a key card


Greenall's Original London Dry Gin has been produced for 250 years.  It consists of eight pure botanicals that include wild Tuscan juniper, subtle Moraccan coriander, sweet Chinese liquorice and zesty Spanish lemons.  Greenall's is a soft and not overwhelmingly dry. It makes a to-die-for gin & tonic or martini.

Old Bardstown Estate 101 750ml
$26.99 cash
save $2.00 with a key card

This 10 year old bourbon has a rambunctious nose with notes of sweet corn, yeast and vanilla.  On the palate there are notes of dry oak, corn and pepper.  Let it sit in the glass to develope its smoothness.

 

Graduate Vodka 1.75 liter

$22.99 cash

save $4.00 with a key card

This 85 point rating Polish vodka is 4 times distilled from rye.  Clean, frosting, peppers and a crisp mineral finish on the palate.  This exceptionally clean vodka owes its finish to the unmistakeably natural water that flows through Poland.

 

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ZONIN STRAWBERRY KIWI BELLINI

Kiwi-Strawberry Bellini
Makes: 8 servings
4 Zesperi Kiwi
16 Strawberries
1 (750ml) bottle Prosecco

Remove skin from kiwifruits, cut into quarters.  In a food processor or blender, puree until smooth.
Remove  stems from strawberries, cut in halves.  In a food processor or blender, puree until smooth.

Spoon kiwi puree and strawberry puree onto the bottom of champagne glasses, about 1 to 2 heaping tablespoons each.  Pour Prosecco over fruit puree and enjoy. 

*Note: As mention in the post, you can substitute Prosecoo with sparkling white grape juice for a non-alcohol version.  

You can also substitute kiwi and strawberry with your favorite kind of fruit for this cocktail as well.