WINTER WEDDING COCKTAILS
Looking for a new twist on the classic champagne toast, New York magazine asked local bartenders to create cocktails for a winter wedding. The Taylor Precedent is Raines Law Room contribution, created by myself and co-worker Kyle! The Taylor Precedent 1/2 oz. Punt e Mes vermouth 1/2 oz. Cinnamon syrup 1 oz. Lairds applejack Green Chartreuse Champagne Brandied cherries Rinse glass with green Chartreuse (use a mister for more than one glass). Mix first three ingredients in shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a stemmed glass and top off with Champagne. Garnish with a brandied cherry. See the full story

MIXING IT UP WITH BENEDICTINE
Benedictine is gearing up for a big year in 2010, when it will celebrate its big 500th anniversary. The liqueur, created by a monk of the Benedictine order, is an ingredient in many classic cocktails. But being 500, Benedictine has decided it needs to be part of some modern classics and put out the word to bartenders to try some new recipes with it. Here are some of best: Jackson Cannon - Eastern Standard (Boston) Vincelli Fizz 1 Egg white 1.5 ounces Bénédictine 1.5 ounces house made rose vermouth .5 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice Dry shake above ingredients to emulsify. Add ice and shake again until well chilled. Pour

27TH HEAVEN COCKTAILS
In honor of the Yanks winning their 27th World Series, pinstripe-worthy cocktails are popping up in time to celebrate. Check these out. Matsui’s Revenge 1 oz. Bombay Sapphire .25 oz. Rhubarb Sake 1 oz. Fresh Melon Juice Slither of muddled chili Glass wear: Martini Method: Shake and strain and muddle chili Commissioner’s Trophy Created by Phil Ward, Mayahuel 2 oz. Flor de Caña 4-year old 1oz. Flor de Caña 18-year old 0.75 oz. rich demerara simple syrup 1 oz. lime juice 6 oz. HOT STRONG Green Tea 1 mint sprig Method: All of the ingredients

WELCOME BACK SPICE TREE AND ORANGERIE
Once upon a time, a Scotch lover named John Glaser worked for a company you may have heard of, Johnnie Walker. After years at the house that Walker built, Glaser decided to marry his love and knowledge of Scotch with his college dream of being a wine maker. So came experiments in blending and aging, and many respected whiskys under the Compass Box name. Glaser and the Compass Box crew were on hand on Monday evening at Beekman Bar and Books for the reintroduction of two special products, Compass Box Spice Tree and Orangerie.

HERRADURA INTRODUCES ANTIGUO TEQUILA
Casa Herradura, all ready known in the States for tequila, will bring the Antiguo label across the border. It will be an addition to the Brown-Forman portfolio, here is the details from their press release: Antiguo Tequila continues to build on its storied history from Mexico. Originally developed in 1924 and served exclusively to family and friends of the manor at Hacienda del Refugio, we are thrilled to bring this super-premium tequila to the U.S.” said Mark Bacon, U.S. brand director for Casa Herradura Tequilas. “Antiguo was launched in Mexico in 1995 to commemorate Casa Herradura’s 125th anniversary of producing the world’s finest tequilas. True to the or