Let's be honest: snow is more enjoyable with a libation in hand. In addition to the usual suspects- wine, craft brews and assorted bubbly, let's not forget good, old hooch.
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Cheers! It's cocktail season, and we've got a great recipe for you from Chris Siversen at Maritime Parc in Jersey City.
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When you think flavored syrups, Torani likely comes to mind; multi-colored bottles, offering a rainbow of cloyingly sweet flavors, lined up behind coffee bars everywhere. Much the opposite of Torani is Bloomfield-based, Blue J. Syrups, a small batch, artisanal flavored syrup company.
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Rosé is trending - but, frankly, I prefer beer. It goes better with my brats, compliments my cut-offs, and doesn't snark at my flip-flops and green Vermont baseball hat. In short: Beer enjoys the moment without pretension, while rose, arguably, represents seasonal marketing for those seeking the "rosé state of mind."
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