Under the Influence: Libations

SPIRITED HIVE CANNED COCKTAILS

Spirited Hive is a new line of three premium ready-to-drink craft cocktails made with high quality spirits. Spirited Hive is the brainchild of Jack Espy, who has family ties in Nashville, found himself in grad school at New York University during a global pandemic, making cocktails for his “hive.” Spirited Hive Cocktails come in three unique flavor combinations: Bourbon Whiskey Infused with Rosemary, Lemon & Honey 7% ABV / Spirited Hive uses real bourbon sourced from Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky, an iconic distillery dating back to the late 1800s, with 100 percent all-natural ingredients. Tequila Infused with Ginger, Lime & Honey 7% ABV / Made using a Blanco tequila sourced from Jalisco, Mexico, home to Casamigos. Other ingredients include filtered water, organic wildflower honey, natural and organic flavors, lime juice concentrate, and organic ginger juice. Vodka Infused with Cranberry, Lime & Honey 7% ABV / Spirited Hive’s six-times distilled corn vodka comes from St. Louis, Missouri, and follows the same distilling process as Tito’s Handmade Vodka to deliver the smooth taste that everyone loves.

Available at: Midtown Corkdorks Wine Spirits Beer, 1610 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 327-3874 / corkdorkswine.com Buds Liquors and Wine, 2139 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville, TN 37215 / (615) 292-7871 818 Wine & Spirits, 818 Murfreesboro Pike / Nashville, TN 37217 / (615) 928-6542 / 818-liquor.business.site Sinkers Beverages, 3308 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 / (615) 262-2300 / sinkerswieandspirits.com Franklins Wine and Spirits, 1400 Liberty Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 / (615) 794-4242 / franklinwineandspirits.com Online: ReserveBar (https://www.reservebar.com/collections/spirited-hive) or spiritedhive.com (SRP $16.99/4-pack retail and $18.99 online with free shipping on first order). Follow Spirited Hive at @spiritedhive.

19 CRIMES SNOOP CALI ROSÉ

Snoop Cali Rosé is fruit forward with notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry, and red cherry. A blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, and Pinot Noir gives this wine a pleasant mouthfeel with balanced acidity and sweetness. For a real treat, go to www.askthedoggfather.com on a mobile device and scan any bottle of Snoop Cali Rosé to watch Snoop come to life with 19 Crimes’ unique augmented reality technology. SRP $13

WANDER AND IVY INDIVIDUALLY BOTTLED WINES

Wander + Ivy features varieties sourced from award-winning family-owned vineyards that are certified organic in the world’s most renowned wine regions, packaged in premium single serving bottles perfect for outdoor entertaining. The Wander + Ivy California Chardonnay, light and crisp Rosé from the South of France, and Spanish Red Blend are perfect selections for a spring evening BBQ or casual picnic sip. In addition to the supremely convenient packaging and delicious wine, Wander + Ivy also gives back, with a commitment to helping charitable organizations feed those in need. All wines SRP $6.99 - $7.99. Order online: Wanderandivy.com

... or shake up FABLE LOUNGE’S “Horse of a Different Color” created by Erickson:

2 oz Belle Meade Bourbon ¼ oz Creme de Cacao ¼ oz Vanilla Syrup 12 dashes Orange Bitters 4 dashes Cassia Bitters 12 mint leaves Build cocktail and swizzle. Add to julep cup with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig, orange zest and a sprinkle of cinnamon.