Whether it is a fossilized tooth from a prehistoric shark or the real juice mixers that go into a tasty frozen tropical drink; Real is better than imitation. Both can be found in sunny Venice, Florida at Sharky’s on the Pier. Opened in 1987, by long-time friends and Detroit natives Greg Novack and Mike Pachota, …

Taking a vacation where the temperatures are warm, the sea breeze is cool and the sand is white is a very popular choice for good reason. Most people have heard of the Daytona 500, and many even realize that Daytona Beach is one of the few beaches in the world where you can actually drive …

As difficult as it is for some to believe, not everyone loves Margaritas.  The sweet and sour concoction especially may not sit well with some beer drinkers.  But who says you can’t have the best of both worlds? Doug McWhorter, Founder & CEO of Taste of Florida, presents an idea to liven up those ordinary …

A locally produced product like the Destin, Florida brand, Taste of Florida Mixers, may seem challenging to market for a wholesale distributor. However, there are a number of things that can be done to make a great product better known to your customers. Utilize media relations to bring the spotlight onto these products that may …

Jack Daniels has gone and done it now.  Beginning in January, Jack Daniels Distillery will debut to the rest of the country their Unaged Rye Whiskey-for all intents and purposes, moonshine.  Leave it to the master distillers at Jack Daniels to harness the inner bootlegger in all of us. Moonshine has been an Appalachian staple …

Christmas and winter holidays make us here at Taste of Florida think of warm fires, nice warm slippers, spending time with family, and sipping delicious drinks. While many people love eggnog, we realize it’s not for everyone so this year, enjoy something different. Spiced apples and cranberry flavor really bring home that winter holiday feeling. …

With “staycations” becoming more popular in today’s economic environment, many people are looking for new or recycled ways to entertain at home. The popularity of home bars in the 1950’s coincided with the Cold War era and the creation of cocktails. People were staying close to home for fear of a nuclear attack, but at …

Every good party has a few good drinks, right?  Well, let’s turn those “good drinks” into great drinks with Real Juice Mixers from Taste of Florida.  Better yet, take that real flavor and create a unique variety of drinks perfectly themed for your holiday get-together.  Here are a few recipes pulled from our website’s recipe collection …

Ordering a Bloody Mary can be accompanied by many personal variations. Spicy or mild? Garnished with olives or seasoned with Old Bay? Over ice or blended? Traditional vodka or alternative liquor? The best Bloody Mary is truly in the eye of the beholder, in the taste buds of each guest. Holiday hosts/hostesses know how truly …

If you love having a Spicy Bloody Mary for your Sunday brunch tradition, Taste of Florida has a new and delicious way of making sure the tradition stays strong. The savory flavors of a nice roast or fresh-cooked bacon go great with the spice and tomato of a good Bloody Mary. The tang of shrimp …