when a jello shot can make you high

absolut explosion. absolut temptation. new pear flavor, as tastespotted by notcot.

The most stylish jell-o shot I've ever seen!

Emiko Oki's line of pint glasses leaves them looking like pint glasses on the outside, but goblets, candle holders, vases, and ashtrays on the inside...

Interesting mix... Guinness and Marmite create a limited edition concoction just in time for St, Patrick's Day... Guinness yeast extract will be used to make a special spread, limited to 300,000 jars.

Santos Stovetop Vacuum Coffee Maker - the story and instruction visuals are as good, if not better, than the coffee to come from this gorgeous classic.

Ice balls that are 2" in diameter ~ mix up those drinks a bit and get creative with these? Ice trays from japan...

Energy should taste good... good like G Pure Energy's latest flavor : Orange Blossom.

Herb's Vodka ~ comes in Cilantro, Fennel, Dill Leaf, Rosemary ~ why?

Double wall glasses are a thing of beauty. This one is espresso, but they have all different types to choose from. Love the images.

Fichtekranz ~ hessian apple wine is making a comeback ~ 100% biological ~ mixed with soda/applejuice ~ and designer backsides of the labels!!! Check out some of the others on their site, the bunnies are cute.

vin d'orange: orange from seville steeped in wine.

Pure cane eye candy from Can a Suc ... stackable wafers of sugar, formed hearts that fit on the rim of a cup of tea ... it makes me wish I took sugar in my coffee.

Baby it's cold outside, warm up with this WinterThyme cocktail.

Only available in NY and MA so far, but an interesting concept on wine & wine pairings.

Cranberry gin and tonic YUM! Plus find some other goodies to temp you like the crocheted cupcakes on my blog as well...

Drink of the Week: Learn how to make rosemary-infused simple syrup, then combine it with Champagne and violet liqueur to make the Mistral Mauve.

Viili - a delicious Finnish cultured milk with a smooth texture. Making it at home is a breeze!

I can't get enough of this cocktail. The cranberry amaretto kiss from Bon Appetit's December issue.

Drink of the Week: Ah, the Sidecar -- an infinitely adaptable classic. This version swaps plain brandy for a pear-scented American eau de vie.

On March 22nd in NYC, on World Water Day, participating restaurants will charge $1 for tap water that is usually free. This is all part of the Tap Project. But why charge? All money raised goes to UNICEF.

My 3:00pm caffeine fix! Espresso con Panna - Espresso with Whipped Cream

"My Other Half" Because liquid finds it's own level, it flows down to the lowest glass. Users must learn to cooperate, to drink their wine. by Jim Rokos - great rollover of a couple using it.

Luigi Bormioli Duo 10-Ounce Coffee/Latte Glasses - love the way the milk is looking in there

Frozen sangria...red wine and fruit juice get married in the blender.

"Dedos", Portuguese for "fingers" is the name of the shot glass with the handle within it by Felipe Zanardi.

Absolut bling... designer drink only 120 calories.

What's in a name? Plenty. But sometimes you have to look beyond the name to discover something delicious. Case in point: The Raspberry Cosmimosa.

Blue cheese stuffed olives a delicious find inside a perfect blue martini.

The do's and don'ts of making mojitos.

At last -- a fully legal Absinthe for sale in the US. Bring on the Green Fairy!

the secret to great martinis?

Yes the morning hype is true - Mexican Coca Cola (in the bottles with the REAL SUGAR) really are at Costco in time for cinco de mayo.

Sangria for Cinco de Mayo. Yes, it's Spanish, but it still tastes good with Mexican food.

Chesapeake Bay Bloody Mary...all the goodness of the eastern shore (except without the crabs)

Moroccan dreams with berber whiskey - also known as mint tea.

A taste-test of two new boutique tonic waters stacked againts the big supermarket brands.

Pastiglie Leone of Torino is 150 years old this year.... and i'm craving their Absinthe line... how gorgeous are these graphics?

Red Dahlia Elixir, fresh from the garden!

Babicka Vodka ~ Wormwood Vodka - revival of an old Czech Witch's Brew.... intriguing.

Mountain Dew today announced the launch of Green Label Art, a limited-edition series of aluminum bottles featuring designs created by a variety of artists. This series marks the first time a carbonated soft drink will be packaged in an aluminum bottle in the U.S.

none of the melt, all of the ole! the margaritatini.

Cocktails made with tea leaves - genius!

Swing is a great wine glass design from Gum Design - to help that swirling become an even more playful action.