|  Jesse James America's Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey
Jesse James America's Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey has hit the shelves at both Rimann Liquors, Lenexa and Prairie Village. Made in the traditional manner, this Bourbon whiskey is aged in new, charred oak casks for a minimum of 36 months, delivering an exceptionally smooth, full-bourbon character.
According to Jesse James Dupree, frontman of multi-platinum selling band Jackyl, and the man behind Jesse James Spirits, "I may be the driving force that makes Jesse James Whiskey available, but it belongs to and is a salute to all of us outlaws who bust our knuckles 40 or 50 hours a week, and like to do things loud, proud hard, and honest."
Here are a few ways to serve:
The Iron Ball
Pour Ginger Ale over ice and add 1.5oz JJ Bourbon
The Outlaw
Add 2oz JJ Bourbon to 4oz water. Serve straight up or on the rocks.
The American Sour
Pour 2oz orange juice, 1oz sweet and sour and 1.5oz JJ Bourbon over ice. Garnish with a cherry.
Updated December 16, 2011 7:45 p.m. CST
Updated November 9, 2011 12:52 p.m. CST
 Buy Local with Most Wanted Vodka made in Atchison, KS.
With seven generations of experience and a whole lot of luck, Seth Fox and his family decided to open a small-scale distillery in 2005. The High Plains Distillery, which produces the locally- and nationally-acclaimed Most Wanted brand of spirits, was borne out of a desire to produce small-batch, high-quality spirits using the best locally-produced grains. Seth Fox and his family built their distillery from the ground up on their farmstead in rural Kansas around the Leavenworth area. Initially devoted to producing vodka, the family-run distillery now produces a wide line of spirits. Their spirits have received numerous accolades and awards, beating out some of the top-dollar national brands in blind taste tests. This Kansas-based distillery has received nationwide attention for their high-quality products and their continued devotion to age-old distilling practices. The company has been growing steadily, and is now enjoyed in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Illinois, South Dakota, Georgia, and California. In 2009, sales topped $1.5 million, making Most Wanted a true local success story!
Updated June 10, 2011 4:34pm CDT
CAMPARI... What is it and what can I do with it?
What is it?
Campari is an Italian aperitif, known most for its strong, bitter flavor and vivid red color. Campari is made from chinotto, a bitter orange grown in several parts of Italy, and a secret combination of other herbs and fruits. The flavor is most strongly reminiscent of bitter orange peel with touches of sweetness. It has a syrupy mouthfeel and is most commonly mixed with soda or orange juice.
What can I do with it?
Campari and Soda:
1 part Campari
2 parts Soda
Pour into glass, garnish with orange slice
Garibaldi:
1.5 oz Campari
4 oz orange juice
Layer in a glass and garnish with orange peel
The Americano:
1 part Campari
1 part Sweet Vermouth
Pour Campari and Vermouth over ice, top with Club Soda
The Negroni:
1 part Gin
1 part Sweet Vermouth
1 part Campari
Stir together, pour over ice, garnish with orange peel
Updated April 7, 20116:32 pm CDT
 Bakon Vodka has been the preferred ingredient for "carniverous cocktails" since it recently came on the scene. Bartenders have found that the savory aspect of bacon makes a great dominant profile in a cocktail like a Bakon martini with a blue cheese-stuffed olive. But it can also take the back seat, with bacon's smoky flavor subtly enhancing the taste in a concoction like a Chocolate Martini. You can find it and more recipes in Prairie Village and Lenexa.
Updated Nov. 27, 2010 5:40 pm
 Skinny Girl Margarita is here, available in both Lenexa and Prairie Village. This pre-mixed margarita has only 100 calories per four-ounce serving. It is made with tequila, a hint of agave nectar, lime juice and triple sec. Created by Bethenny Frankel, a natural foods chef, author, and star of Real Housewives of New York City, as an option for those who want to enjoy a margarita without doing too much damage to the waistline.
Updated Nov. 3, 2010 10:46 am
Emily and Molly of Lenexa have a couple of suggestions for the Halloween  weekend. Emily recommends the Bogle "Phantom", a red wine blended of Old Vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Old Vine Mourvdre. Vivid essence of black pepper, dark fruit and juniper haunts the nose, while brighter flavors of blackberries glance off the palate. Like Halloween, it shows up just once a year. Try it before it vanishes again.
Molly likes the Vampyre Vodka. Wickedly smooth, with an unsettling red color, it was developed in England as a way to satisfy certain distinguished "spirit" drinkers who might have otherwise chosen a less social way to quench their unyielding thirst.
Updated Oct. 29, 2010 3:17 pm
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