by Bogue Sound Distillery | Aug 13, 2019 | Recipes, Vodka
National Lemonade Day Simple Sweet Lemonade While the earliest evidence of lemonade, called qatarmizat, date back to early 11th-century Egypt, the closest version of today’s lemonade made its debut in Paris on August 20th, 1630. It was made with lemon juice,...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | Aug 6, 2019 | Recipes, Vodka
Bombes Away Raspberry Bombe Dessert The classic bombe dessert first appeared on restaurant menus back in 1882. Over the years, there have been many different versions of this dessert, but it can be made with fruit, ice cream, mousse, sorbet and even cake. A raspberry...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | Jul 14, 2019 | Recipes, Spirits, Vodka
National Coffee Milkshake Day Shaking Up History The term “milkshake” first appeared in print back in 1885 and was used to describe an eggnog-type alcoholic beverage. However, by 1900, the milkshake morphed into a hand-shaken drink made of milk, crushed ice and...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | Jul 14, 2019 | Recipes, Spirits, Vodka
National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate? Happy National Watermelon Day! Did you know watermelon has been around for over almost 5,000 years and is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa? In fact, the first recorded watermelon...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | Jun 26, 2019 | Recipes, Whiskey
National Ice Cream Day Salted Caramel Affogato Did you know that Thomas Jefferson is credited with writing the oldest recipe for ice cream in the United States? For most folks, National Ice Cream day is celebrated with a cone or bowl filled with their favorite...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | Jun 5, 2019 | Recipes, Spirits
It’s Summertime! Friday June 21st is the First Day of Summer, National Seashell Day, and National Flip Flop Day all in one! You cannot beat three holidays in one… unless you pair them with amazing spirits and recipes! Here are a few ideas to help you get...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | May 29, 2019 | Recipes
Drinks for Dad: 3 Generations Families have always appreciated fathers. We’ve honored dads as far back as 1910. But, it was not made an official American holiday until 1972. On the third Sunday of June each year, we take time to celebrate fathers. It’s a day to honor...
by Bogue Sound Distillery | May 16, 2019 | Recipes, Spirits
Mint Julep Day As we begin to enjoy warmer coastal weather, it’s time to enjoy a classic southern favorite. Welcome back, Mint Julep Cocktail. The mint julep has always been associated with the southern United States and is often a celebrated drink at the...
