Best Wine and Spirits Storage Solutions

Wine Cellar Barrels

Alcohol is used for celebrations of all kinds, and when there is a special occasion, you break out the wine and spirits. While you may not think much of it, certain storage requirements should be maintained to ensure the integrity and quality of your alcohol. At Columbia Distributing, we offer a wide variety of products, including wine and spirits. Here are some of our best practices for wine and spirit storage.

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Enhancing Your Sparkling Water

Fruity Sparkling Water

There’s something extra refreshing about a cold soft drink on a hot day. The carbonation mixed with delicious flavors makes for a beverage that you want to come back to time and time again. Though many of the soft drinks we love are chock-full of sugars that make you feel slow and bloated, you can still get the refreshing zing of a soda without the sugar. Sparkling water is perfect for those looking to get that satisfying zing of soda without the sugar crash. Best of all, you can add virtually whatever you want to it to give it a customized flavor fit to your liking. Columbia Distributing carries an assortment of sparkling water brands, and here are a few ways to enhance yours.

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Delicious Family-Friendly Mocktails for All Your Guests

Closeup of five mocktails being toasted

Whether you’re having dinner with family or throwing a gathering with friends, it’s always important to have beverages on hand that your guests will enjoy. While beer, wine, or cocktails are usually fine, some guests can’t have or don’t prefer alcoholic beverages. Instead of limiting their choices to just water or soft drinks, it’s always a good idea to offer up a fun mocktail. At Columbia Distributing, we know how important a feeling of togetherness and inclusion is at a gathering. Here, we offer up a few mocktail recipes that will work for all your guests, no matter their age or alcohol preference.

Blueberry Guava Mocktail

With its bright and fruit-forward flavors, this mocktail is great for brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. lemon/lime-flavored soda
  • 5 oz. blueberry simple syrup
  • 5 to 2 oz. guava juice
  • Seltzer
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Combine the blueberry simple syrup, lemon-lime flavored soda, and guava juice.
  3. Top with seltzer.
  4. Garnish the leftover blueberry simple syrup.

Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Sangria is always a refreshing crowdpleaser at events and functions. This non-alcoholic sangria comes very close to the taste you get from a traditional one.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 thinly sliced orange
  • 1 thinly sliced lemon
  • 1 thinly sliced lime
  • 1 apple, cored and cubed
  • 3 cups cold sparkling water or club soda

Instructions

  1. Steep the black tea bags and cinnamon in boiling water for five minutes.
  2. Remove and discard the tea bags.
  3. Stir in sugar until it dissolves.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine tea and cinnamon sticks with the pomegranate juice, orange juice, and sliced fruit.
  5. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for a more intense flavor. 
  6. Add sparkling water to the pitcher before serving.
  7. Serve in glasses over ice.

7UP and Watermelon Float

This sweet, brightly colored drink is sure to be a hit with everyone, especially the children. It’s a fast, easy twist on the traditional root beer float.

Ingredients

  • Cherry 7UP
  • Concentrated fruit juice with a watermelon flavor
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Fill the glass halfway with Cherry 7UP.
  2. Add three to five drops of the fruit juice concentrate and stir.
  3. Place roughly two scoops of ice cream on top, or until the drink reaches the brim.

For More Mocktail Recipes, Contact Columbia Distributing

When throwing a gathering, be sure to serve beverages that everyone can enjoy. Making family-friendly mocktails is the perfect way to accomplish this. And with the wide variety of brands available through Columbia Distributing, your business will never be short on the supplies your customers need for their celebrations. Contact us today for more information about our beverage distribution services throughout Oregon, California, and Washington.


The Summarized History of Vodka

Pouring Vodka Shots

For centuries, people have enjoyed vodka all over the globe. Whether it’s used for cooking and cocktails or to sterilize injuries in a pinch, vodka has an astounding array of uses. ivermectin tablets for humans canada With countless brands and various proofs, vodka quite literally comes in all shapes and sizes for everyone of legal drinking age to enjoy. But how much do you know about vodka history – where it comes from, how it’s made, when it was invented? At Columbia Distributing, we provide several different types of vodka to retailers across the Pacific Coast, and here, we provide a brief history of vodka.

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Snacks for One: Healthy Pairings when Quarantining Alone

Healthy Snack Mix

The quarantine lifestyle has taken a toll on our eating habits. It’s all too easy to run out and get some fast food or grab a couple of snacks on your way back from the grocery store. The food we eat gives us the fuel needed to get through the day. Having a set of high-nutrient quarantine snacks handy for when hunger strikes can help you maintain higher levels of energy while meeting your body’s nutritional needs. Plus, pairing healthy snacks with the right drinks can make satisfying your hunger even sweeter. Here are a few healthy snack and drink ideas from the team at Columbia Distributing.

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What Juice to Start the Day With

Woman drinking green juice

Juice sometimes gets a bad reputation since it can have a lot of sugar and less fiber than whole fruits or vegetables. But at the same time, many juices contain minimal sugar and are packed with essential nutrients to promote better health. Plus, they taste great and make our mornings a little brighter. If you’re looking for delicious, healthy morning juices, Columbia Distributing suggests a few options to help start the day right.

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Tips for the Novice Wine Enthusiast

Woman pouring wine into stemless glass

Falling in love with great wine happens more quickly than you’d think. From savoring a glass now and then to learning more about varietals, regional nuances, and area wineries, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of wine before you know it. Still, the steps from eager novice to confident wine enthusiast can be intimidating. No matter where you are on your wine journey, Columbia Distributing offers a few tips to help you make the most of your newfound passion.

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Ideal Gifts for the Drink Enthusiast in Your Life

Couple exchanges gift at home

Gifting isn’t always easy. Instead of another sweater or gift card, you want to find something the recipient will use and enjoy. If someone special in your life maintains a well-stocked wine cabinet, spends weekends visiting craft breweries, or has a keen interest in mixology, choosing the perfect gift just got much simpler. Here, Columbia Distributing offers suggestions for birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day gifts for any of the alcoholic beverages enthusiasts in your life.

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Top 5 Best Drinks for Your Date Night

Couple sitting at bar enjoying cocktails together

It’s date night: dinner is almost ready, the music is perfect, and you’re ready to spend quality time together. All that’s left is to whip up the perfect romantic drinks. If you’re planning a romantic night in with alcoholic beverages, Columbia Distributing shares five top date night drinks for the most special of occasions.

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Energy Drink Or Water: Picking Out Your Ideal Pick-Me-Up

Two Women Walking With Energy Drinks

Whether you’re heading out for a run, visiting the gym, or pumping up for an important meeting, you may wonder which drink to reach for: an energy drink or water? Columbia Distributing provides a variety of nonalcoholic beverages for stores and restaurants throughout Oregon, Washington, and California, including water and popular energy drinks. Learn how to choose the best options for your needs with this quick comparison.

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