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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.

Whiskey Smash

Whiskey smash

Consider it a close cousin to the old fashioned, here for the summer to add some refreshment to your cocktail palatte.

Taylor Made

Taylor Made

This is easily one of the simplest and most underrated cocktails you can make at home. Trust me, this drink is taylor made, just for you.

Stinger

Stinger

If you’re wondering what this one’s gonna taste like, the clue’s in the name. The stinger is a two part cocktail for experienced drinkers only!

Sloe Gin Fizz

Sloe Gin Fizz

The sloe gin fizz is the perfect mix of sweet, tart, and citrusy, all mixed together with some club soda to make this one refreshing summertime drink.

Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

The Singapore Sling is believed to have been created in the early 20th century at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon.

Screwdriver Cocktail

Screwdriver cocktail

Empty your nearest vase, get the vodka and orange juice, mix it all together and you have all the ingredients you need to make a boozy brunch!

Satan’s Whiskers

Satan’s Whiskers

Temptingly tangy and seductively sweet. Satan’s Whiskers is the perfect cocktail for those with a devilishly good taste in drinks.

Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail

If you are interested in finding more seasonal or winter-themed cocktails like the Rusty Nail, check out our Top Ten Winter Cocktails to … Read more

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