Oh my. This is definitely not the Kahlúa you might be used to. This is delightful, eye-rollingly yummy and goes down so very very smoothly.

I love my coffee, and will drink it at almost any time during the day. Nothing suits aromatic, freshly brewed coffee like fresh cream. As a nod to the art of java and to whet the appetites of coffee connoisseurs, comes Kahlúa Coffee Cream.  This
limited-edition premium coffee liqueur combines Kahlúa, which is made from handpicked Arabica coffee beans, along with fresh, natural cream; a simple yet bold way to add a little indulgence to the coffee-drinking experience.

You can, of course, drink your Kahlúa Coffee Cream in your coffee, served neat or on the rocks, but also in cocktails. Cocktail recipes by New York City-based mixologist Julio De Los Santos:
Kahlúa Cognaccino
1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream
1/2 part Amaretto
1 part Martell V.S. Cognac

Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a flute dusted with nutmeg.
Kahlúa Mexicano
1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream
1 part Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
1/2 part Sambuca
Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Serve over ice in a coffee mug.
The Curious Russian
1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream
1 part Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
1 part Absolut Vanilia
Lightly shake and strain over ice in a rocks glass. Vanilla bean garnish.

Wine needs to breathe, it just opens up and tastes better, but if you’re anything like me, I wither don’t think far enough ahead to decant, or I just want wine when I open it.

Thankfully, the Vinturi is my new best friend. I’ve got a Vinturi red wine aerator, and when the opportunity came to try out the white wine aerator, I was, yet again, skeptical but interested. ‘Surely white wine doesn’t change dramatically enough to need to be aerated!?’.

I should really just stop being so skeptical and listen when I’m told something.

It’s a longstanding myth that white wine does not need aeration. The truth is that white wine displays the same improvements with aeration as red wine. Vinturi for White Wine has different internal dimensions and flow rates. The result is perfect aeration specifically for white wine.

So what does the Vinturi for White Wine actually do?

BETTER BOUQUET
Sample the nose. You’ll appreciate the subtle aromatic differences and the full aroma of the wine. Vinturi allows wine to display its intended aromas.

ENHANCED FLAVORS
Go ahead, take a sip. Vinturi’s wine tastes better. It is more flavorful and has better mouthfeel. It tastes like a richer, more expensive wine. It tastes like it was intended to and is more enjoyable.

SMOOTHER FINISH
Vinturi’s aeration enhances and extends the finish. Any bitterness or bad aftertaste is reduced or eliminated.

I tried this tonight with an Oregon Riesling. It’s beautiful and makes a great stocking stuffer for your favourite wino at $39.95. Buy online at Vinturi or Bed, Bath & Beyond, BevMo, Brookstone, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, Sur la Table, Wine Styles and CostPlus World Market.

If you’re anything like me, the christmas season requires a steady stream of good alcohol. The pressure from family, the rampant consumerism - everything - it all drives me to drink.

Starting tomorrow, Miss Manifesto’s Drinks after Dark will bring you the best of spirits, accessories and more, to make your holiday season brighter, or to put a smile on your favourite spirits lover.

Everything you’ll need to know to purchase the gifts will be included in the post, but as always, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment! That’s the fastest way to get in touch with Miss Manifesto editors!