Krista Slater

Atlanta

Contributor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Four sparkling pink wines to celebrate spring

3 weeks ago | macon.com | Krista Slater

As spring arrives, it seems as if everything is coming up pink, and we feel a little celebratory. So, it's time to pop open some sparkling rosé. What we are craving is less robustly sparkling or full-bodied than, say, a true Champagne. This category of wines leans more toward the fizzy, refreshing, fruity and youthful - but still interesting. Skip the stem and pour it into a tumbler glass; the point is effortless fun.
Four sparkling pink wines to celebrate spring

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Krista Slater

As spring arrives, it seems as if everything is coming up pink, and we feel a little celebratory. So, it’s time to pop open some sparkling rosé. What we are craving is less robustly sparkling or full-bodied than, say, a true Champagne. This category of wines leans more toward the fizzy, refreshing, fruity and youthful — but still interesting. Skip the stem and pour it into a tumbler glass; the point is effortless fun.
Brazil’s most popular spirit makes a sophisticated spring cocktail

1 month ago | macon.com | Krista Slater

We think it's time to take another look at cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah), a spirit that had a moment about 10 years ago. It's one of the world's most popular spirits and yet is not known widely in the U.S. In Brazil, however, cachaça is the national spirit and is used to make the nation's most famous cocktail, the caipirinha (pronounced ky-pee-REE-nya). Cachaça often gets compared with rum and used to be marketed as Brazilian rum.
Brazil’s most popular spirit makes sophisticated spring cocktails

1 month ago | ajc.com | Krista Slater

We think it’s time to take another look at cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah), a spirit that had a moment about 10 years ago. It’s one of the world’s most popular spirits and yet is not known widely in the U.S. In Brazil, however, cachaça is the national spirit and is used to make the nation’s most famous cocktail, the caipirinha (pronounced ky-pee-REE-nya). Cachaça often gets compared with rum and used to be marketed as Brazilian rum.
Try these vermentinos to taste ‘spring break in a bottle’

1 month ago | ajc.com | Krista Slater

Is there such a thing as spring break in a bottle? We think so, and it goes by the name of vermentino. With its salty sea-breeze quality and utter quaffability, this white grape from the Mediterranean might make you feel like you are on vacation, even if you never leave your front porch. It’s also an ideal pairing for fish and seafood, as well as lighter foods that are part of the spring harvest.
There’s more than one way to drink Old Forester bourbon

2 months ago | ajc.com | Krista Slater

Old Forester has been making quality bourbon for a long time, with its flagship brand an 86-proof whiskey. Your father or grandfather probably had it. The brand has been around since 1870, when pharmaceutical salesman George Garvin Brown was the first to put bourbon in a glass bottle, seal the top and sign each label. Brown-Forman, Old Forester’s parent company, always was proud of the whiskey. However, its other brands, including Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve, got more attention.
California

2 months ago | ajc.com | Krista Slater

Being a small business owner is no easy feat these days, and that includes wineries. And since wine sales are in decline, it remains crucial that we continue to support small domestic wineries. We also should note that there never has been a better time to enjoy domestic wine. The diversity of styles is vast, and the quality coming from all corners of the country is exceptional.
10 spots for great wine and cocktails in New Orleans

Jan 22, 2025 | ajc.com | Krista Slater

We have a soft spot for New Orleans, one of the world’s most exciting cities. With every visit there, we find new places to enjoy wine and cocktails. Here are some of those New Orleans spots you might want check out, over Super Bowl weekend and beyond:WinesBacchanal Wine. A well-established mainstay of the Bywater neighborhood, this wine shop with a great backyard is your best bet for having excellent wine and catching some live music.
3 hemp-infused drinks to try

Jan 8, 2025 | ajc.com | Krista Slater

As beverage professionals, we understand the importance of balance and moderation. If you’re looking to stay soberish, hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks are a fairly recent and very popular addition to the nonalcoholicbeveragecategory. Since these beverages do provide a mild high, they are not a great option for those seeking a fully sober lifestyle, but they’re a fun way to unwind when alcohol isn’t on the agenda.
Make spirits bright at this Athens pop-up holiday bar

Dec 11, 2024 | ajc.com | Krista Slater

One way to make spirits bright this holiday season is enjoying some drinks at a holiday pop-up bar. Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up where the decorations are over-the-top and the vibes are joyous and fun. The holiday-themed cocktails come in kitschy glassware that looks like Santa’s pants, or a mug shaped like a T-Rex wearing a Santa hat. Miracle was started in 2014 when Greg Boehm halted work on his new Brooklyn bar and turned it into a pop-up for the holiday season.