“Eat, drink and be merry” is the mantra for the holidays. Local stores like Goska’s Liquors, Fishpaws Marketplace, Port Tack Wine & Spirits and Harbour Wine & Spirits have all of your specialty beverage needs covered this holiday season.
Go-to beverages for the holidays typically include beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Kim Lawson from Fishpaws encourages customers to ring in the holidays with domestic and craft beers as well as some holiday offerings: Troegs’ Mad Elf and Dogfish Head IPA’s for the holidays.
“Fishpaws has 12 different limited-edition beers on our draft growler/crowler station,” Lawson said. Customers can fill a growler or crowler for events, parties and one-of-a-kind gifts. Fishpaws stocks festival wines like glühwein, which is a mulled spiced wine. For convenience, Fishpaws also provides free delivery for party orders.
Want to try some other seasonal recommendations? Mothers Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur has a rich combination of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg. Baileys Pumpkin Spice mixes delicious notes of pumpkin, cinnamon and baking spices with hints of vanilla and coffee. Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur is a creamy, smooth beverage made with an enticing blend of pumpkin, brown sugar and nutmeg. Other favorites include Jackson Morgan Salted Caramel Crème, and Pinnacle Pumpkin Spice Vodka. If you are looking for a creative cocktail, ask Fishpaws employees for recipes like their autumn sunrise — with pumpkin pie liquor, tequila and coffee — or the salted caramel apple shot with Bailey’s Salted Caramel and Crown Royal Apple.
Fishpaws also offers tasting opportunities during the holiday season. On November 24, the store will host a tasting event and in-store bottle etching, allowing customers to get any bottle engraved for a unique and custom gift. Check www.fishpawsmarket.com for the full list of holiday specials and events.
When asked what drink is an absolute must for holiday gatherings, Kevin Sosnoski with Goska’s chose sparkling wine. “Nothing says celebrate like a welcome glass of champagne upon your guests’ entry,” he said.
Sosnoski encourages shoppers to find intriguing beer selections offered by local and national breweries. He also suggests keeping a variety of nonalcoholic mixers on hand. These can include flavored sparkling sodas, tonics and ginger beers. He encourages consumers to keep their selections limited and focus on quality. To safely and accurately store products, keep them away from direct sunlight and avoid big temperature swings. Immediately refrigerate eggnogs and Irish creams.
Check out www.goskas.com for monthly specials. Goska's Liquors, in cooperation with Woodford Distilling, will host an in-store etching event on December 20. Customers can purchase a bottle of Goska's Select Woodford Reserve Bourbon and have a personalized message etched free of charge.
The holidays are a time to warm the hearts and spirits of friends and family. Enjoy a meal, a drink, a story and a laugh with those you love. Cheers to a festive season!
Where To Go For Your Holiday Beer, Wine And Spirits
Fishpaws Marketplace
954 Ritchie Highway, Arnold
410-647-7363
www.fishpawsmarket.com
Goska’s Liquors
501 Leelyn Drive, Severna Park
410-647-4041
www.goskas.com
Port Tack Ltd. Wine & Spirits
1246 Bay Dale Drive, Arnold
410-974-0800
www.porttackltd.com
Harbour Wine & Spirits
527 Benfield Road, Severna Park
410-544-6377
www.harbourspirits.com
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