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Vineyard and Wine Reviews by I AM Modern Magazine
for Northern Virginia and Metro DC

Wine and Virginia vineyard reviews and local hotspots for enjoying wine and spirits.


The Firecracker PDF
Written by Cabo Wabo Tequila   
Saturday, 04 September 2010 21:21

2 oz Cabo Wabo Blanco
The Firecracker3 dashes of Hot Sauce 
2 small slices of Serrano Pepper
1 oz Fresh Orange Juice
1/2 oz Agave Nectar
3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 oz Orange Curacao
1 Orange Twist

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

 
Traditional Mexican Ponche (Punch) (Serves 8) PDF
Written by Cabo Wabo Tequila   
Saturday, 04 September 2010 21:18

Traditional Mexican Ponche 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut in 1/8ths
3/4 cup raisins 
1 pound guava, quartered 
3 (3 to 4-inch) pieces sugarcane, each cut in strips 
1/2 cup prunes 
1/2 pound crabapples, peeled and cored 
2 cups (1-inch) diced pineapple 
8 large strawberries 
1 cup sugar 
4 cinnamon sticks 
8 cups water  
8 Shots of Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila 
Orange slices to garnish  

In a large pot, place the fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and lower heat and simmer for 1 hour. Serve hot in a glass mug that has a shot of tequila in it.



 

 
El Bicentenario PDF
Written by Cabo Wabo Tequila   
Saturday, 04 September 2010 21:12

El Bicentenario1/2 oz Cabo Wabo Reposado
2 slices of Habanero Pepper
1 Tangerine quartered
3/4 oz Agave syrup (1/2 agave, 1/2 water)
3/4 oz Lime juice (fresh)
Tangerine wheel (garnish)

Muddle the pepper and tangerine, add all other ingredients (except tangerine wheel), ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a collins glass.

 

 
The Longevity Factor PDF
Written by Joseph Maroon, April, 2010   
Sunday, 25 April 2010 19:07
longevity_factorLife can be demanding. Balancing work, family and a social life can demand more energy than busy moms have. Fatigue can make it difficult to get through a stressful day, but some women have found that they can cope better through a change in lifestyle and diet. The latest research shows that certain foods and food supplements containing concentrated plant polyphenols may activate ‘longevity or survival genes,’ which can increase energy and endurance, allowing us to get through demanding days with ease. Resveratrol, found in red wine and grapes, is the most powerful of these gene-activating polyphenols. A natural, plant-based supplement, resveratrol has been shown in scientific studies to actually increase stamina and energy, slow the aging process and prolong life.
Read more: The Longevity Factor
 
What Wine Tasting PDF
Written by BY MICHELLE MAY, M.D.   
Thursday, 28 January 2010 01:00
winetasting3On a recent trip Down Under to visit my husband’s family, we experienced the powerful connection between wine tasting and mindful eating.

New Zealand and Australia are known for their outstanding "new world" wines. Although we weren't in the heart of wine region in either country, we managed to find some interesting tasting rooms. One was housed in an old mortuary. I know; that should have been our first clue. They served old (and I don't mean aged) wine in little plastic communion-style cups. The wines had creepy names that bore no relation to the grapes that gave their life for us.
Read more: What Wine Tasting
 
Local Wineries in Virginia PDF
Written by Dylan Cavalheri-Gaiteri   
Sunday, 24 January 2010 00:12
local wineriesIf I asked you to name an award winning wine region would the first thought be somewhere in Australia, France, or Italy? Closer still, you might think of Napa Valley in California. But if Virginia doesn’t come to mind, you are probably missing out on some great local wineries that are worthy of your visit. In addition to the wines, you will be treated to some breathtaking views, good food, good company and fun events. Virginia boasts an astounding array of quality vineyards and wineries.
Read more: Local Wineries in Virginia
 

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