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Check out this bizarre press release I got today:

"Catania Wine Enhancer's Unique Technology Improves Taste Of
Wine, Beer & Coffee. It's a product that can turn a good
beverage into a great one. Using a trade secret technology, the
Catania Wine Enhancer creates a harmonically balanced resonate
frequency that balances a wine's tannins and boosts the flavor
and aroma. Additionally, the Wine Enhancer has been known to
reduce or eliminate headaches among wine drinkers, based on many
users' testimonials."

I'm told you can find more information or buy the stuff, which costs $45-$150, here.

Question: Why wouldn't you just spend that money on a DECENT bottle of wine? Inquiring minds want to know... if you try this stuff, let me know how it works!

Next up: Good old liqueurs that probably need no enhancing whatsoever. They're new from the Starbucks line and include both coffee liqueur and cream liqueur. The Starbucks folks sent me some yummy recipes for the stuff, which cannot be purchased at your local Starbucks. For these products, you'll have to visit the ABC store.
Check out these summerlicious treats:

COFFEE FLOAT

1 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur
3 parts Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
1 1/2 part vanilla vodka
Cola
Vanilla ice cream
Beginning with ice cream, combine ingredients in a tall glass and fill with cola.

CAFE A LA MODE
1 part Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
1 part vanilla vodka
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Blend until smooth and pour into a champagne flute. Garnish with ground nutmeg.

FROZEN MUDSLIDE
1 part Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
1/2 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur
1/2 part vanilla vodka
Vanilla ice cream
Blend with ice.