Pear vodka is like a gift from the liquor gods. A few companies produce it, and Absolut's Pears brand is reasonably priced and extremely fragrant. On its own, pear vodka is basically undrinkable, but ...

A swirl of prickly pear syrup in a frozen margarita adds a pop of color and a hint of sweetness. But a bottle of clear liquid extracted from the same prickly pear cactus and distilled in San Antonio ...

When most people see cactus, they see danger. But when Logan Sligar saw cactus, he saw opportunity. Now, almost seven years later, Sligar's High Desert Vodka has hit stores and restaurants across ...

This is a variation on the Sazerac, the famed New Orleans creation that many claim was the first drink referred to as a "cocktail" in the early 19th century. Here, the Sazerac's traditional rye ...

Absolut Vodka is launching Absolut Pear in January, banking on the flavor becoming a 2007 trendsetter in fruit-flavored alcoholic beverages. "We constantly have 'flavorists' on the hunt for all the ...

With notes of tart citrus to sweet pear, just add Tito’s to enjoy a cocktail that tastes freshly picked, a ­perfect pairing with peppery seared tuna. This cocktail pairs perfectly with Seared Tuna ...

Yeah, yeah…we know the drill. Since vodka is a clear grain, it can be infused with almost any flavor. Now that can be a good thing and we admit to being thrilled ...

In the three years I’ve been writing about the Chicago Independent Spirits Expo, I think I’ve said all there is to say about the challenges of deciding what to taste at an event that boasts hundreds ...