The Spirit World

I am a big supporter of Share our Strength and especially their premier fundraiser, Taste of the Nation. I love this organization and event because nearly all of the funds collected are used for their programs, not for administration, and most funds stay local so when you contribute you are really contributing to your […]

Lenny Kravitz has created a new track based on his interpretation of the Absolut Vodka experience. The track is called, Breathe. But the project doesn’t stop there. That track was then remixed by ten other artists from around the world including, Little Louie Vega, Wang Lei, and Jazzanova. All tracks and corresponding […]

For those of you who have joined us recently, you may not have realized that The Spirit World was one of the first blogs launched in a planned blog network. In time there will be an extensive set of food and city focused blogs. You may have noticed that the list of Well […]

Although we are now into March and our thoughts want to turn to spring, in my area March is coming in like a lion! It’s not yet time to think about the light, refreshing summer beverages. Instead, for this week’s Happy Hour at Home, let’s take this opportunity to focus on the cozy […]

A few years ago my wife and I went to Belgium to experience the beer culture there first hand. We learned a lot on that all-too-short ten day tour of Belgian pubs, breweries, and restaurants. We learned that it is okay to drink a Kasteel with your waffles at breakfast. We learned […]

There are old cocktails, and then there are OLD cocktails. As the written record goes, we can only go back as far as 1862, which is when Jerry Thomas wrote the first bartender’s guide, and thus had the first opportunity to see actual recipes for the drinks that bartenders had already been making for many […]

Here on The Spirit World we like to treat our cocktails and beer with a certain level of respect. We hope we help you learn about the art of these beverages and not just how to swill them down. But being respectful doesn’t mean you can’t have fun at the same time! (In […]

Mark your calendars for Hops on Equinox which takes place this year on March 24th and 25th. This event features over 50 microbrews, including many spring seasonal beers; pub food; a Scotch Tasting Garden with 6 classic single malt Scotches; and a dozen high-end import beers . The $20 General Admission gets you […]

The annual worldwide competition, Legends of Bartending starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. Sometimes called the Bartending World Championships this competition is about the show and style, called flair, that a bartender demonstrates while pouring drinks and not about how good or well-crafted the drink itself is, although part of the competition is about how […]

When setting up your bar there are a few basic glass types that are great to have. You don’t have to break the bank when purchasing; there are many fun and stylish options available for as little as a couple dollars per glass.
I would venture to say that you can really make […]