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Spirits & Recipes

Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients (with Easy Step-by-Step Video) 

You cant mention classic cocktails without bringing up the Tom Collins. The Tom Collins Cocktail is a refreshing drink perfect for the summer.

Spirits & Recipes

Pina Colada Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video) 

Do you like Pina Coladas... What about getting lost in the Rain. The Pina Colada is without a doubt one of our favorite summertime drinks.

Spirits & Recipes

Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video) 

A famous supermodel walks into a bar and says "I want a drink that'll wake me up and F@#K me up!" Bartender Dick Bradsell christens "The Espresso Martini"

Spirits & Recipes

Pisco Sour Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video) 

The Pisco Sour has gone global. But what is the story behind his south American cocktail? And how can we make it at home? let's dive right in.

Bartending & Mixology, Spirits & Recipes

Pink Squirrel Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

Let’s talk about the cocktail that puts the pink in vintage drink! Born in Milwaukee when swing was king, the Pink Squirrel ... Read more

Culture & Community

Cocktail Glasses: The Ultimate Glassware Guide for Beginners

This is the ultimate guide to cocktail glasses. In this guide, you will learn about the different cocktail glasses, their history, and how to maintain them.

Bartending & Mixology

What is Rye Whiskey? And How’s it Different from Bourbon?

What is rye whiskey? And what makes it different from the other whiskeys out there? Let’s dive into what makes rye whiskey a must-have for your home bar.

Bartending & Mixology

What is Gin? (The Strange Story Behind This Bold Spirit)

For those who haven’t grown to appreciate gin yet, we made this short and accessible guide on everything you should know about gin.

Bartending & Mixology

What are Bitters Anyway? And Why Your Home Bar Needs A Dash

What are bitters? And why are they essential in building some of the most classic cocktails we know? Let's explore the wonderful world of bitters.

Spirits & Recipes

10 Best Wine Cocktails: White and Red-Based Recipes (You Can Make At Home)

We expect your wine rack will start doubling in size once you read our list of top ten wine cocktails. These recipes are easy to make and delicious to drink!

Spirits & Recipes

Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

One of my favorite summertime cocktails is the Long Island Iced Tea. It's cool, it's refreshing, and it's just what you need on a hot summer day.

Spirits & Recipes

Penicillin Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

Treat yourself with a penicillin cocktail to be cured of all your pains. Scotch, ginger and lemon makes this cocktail exactly what the doctor ordered.

Culture & Community

Vodka: Complete Guide (Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know)

Whether you're sipping it straight (you brave soul), mixing it in cocktails, or whipping up a boozy pasta sauce, vodka is the MVP of versatile spirits.

Culture & Community

History of the Bloody Mary Cocktail (And How It Got Its Name)

This clear spirit might seem simple at first glance, but like your favorite reality TV show, there's more drama and depth here than meets the eye.

Culture & Community

The Real Origin of the Word Cocktail (And its Shocking History)

The word alone can solicit a giggle. But what is the origin of the word cocktail, and what does it have to do with a drink? The answer will surprise you.

Bartending & Mixology

Vermouth: What It Is, How to Use It, and Why you Need it as a Home Bartenders!

We use it all the time, but what is vermouth anyway and why should you care? In this post we cover the history of vermouth and wha makes it so special.

Spirits & Recipes

Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

Master the ultimate Bloody Mary cocktail recipe! Learn the perfect blend of vodka, tomato juice, and spices, plus tips and fascinating history.

Bartending & Mixology

How is Alcohol Made? 10 Types of Spirits & Their Different Production Process

Do you know what your favorite spirits are made of? In this post, we will answer the question, how is alcohol made?

Bartending & Mixology

Top 10 Essential Bartending Tools You Need to Make Cocktails (for Beginner Mixologists)

In this post, we will cover the top ten essential bartending tools for beginners. We will also offer some suggestions so you can start mixing drinks today!

Spirits & Recipes

Last Word Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

The Last Word is a very well-known Pre-Prohibition Cocktail that uses Gin at its base, combined with Lime Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, and Green Chartreuse.

Culture & Community

Spotlight: Kentucky YouTube Channel ‘Cocktail or Neat’

In this post, we take a look at Kentucky couple Tim and Heather, who’s YouTube channel 'Cocktail or Neat' is making a splash in the Bourbon scene.

Culture & Community

Spotlight: Meet ‘Whisky Central’ Your New Favorite Channel

In this post, we meet a twenty-four-year-old whiskey lover who is quickly gaining notoriety in the whiskey scene with her YouTube channel Whisky Central.

Bartending & Mixology

Tinitopper: A Stackable Drink Protector (A Must-have Bar Tool?)

The TiniTopper (Tini pronounced like the end of mar-tini) is really a very simple and practical concept. An idea you might be shaking your head saying, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Spirits & Recipes

Pomp and Whimsy Gin Review & Rating

Today I'll be covering the Pomp and Whimsy Gin. Spoiler alert, It's absolutely amazing and smells like a dream.
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